Vincent J & Barbara Smith Giffuni
Vincent J & Barbara Smith Giffuni is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $23K in total assets.
Vincent J & Barbara Smith Giffuni at a glance
- Total assets
- $23,176
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Vincent J & Barbara Smith Giffuni funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Vincent J & Barbara Smith Giffuni gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 3 grants totaling $90K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Sea Fire Dept Southampton, NY | For Charitable Purposes | $40,000 |
| Southhampton Volunteer Ambulance Southampton, NY | For Charitable Purposes | $40,000 |
| Push to Walk Montvale, NJ | For Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $23,176 | — | — | — | — | — | — | $1,141 |
| 2022 | $23,176 | $3 | $90,000 | $90,000 | 3 | $90,000 | $3 | $5,233 |
| 2021 | $113,173 | — | — | — | — | — | — | $5,574 |
| 2020 | $124,148 | — | — | — | — | — | — | $6,114 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Vincent J & Barbara Smith Giffuni reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Vincent J & Barbara Smith Giffuni's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Joseph Solomon
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Melvin N. Spitz
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Vincent J & Barbara Smith Giffuni
How large is Vincent J & Barbara Smith Giffuni?
Vincent J & Barbara Smith Giffuni reported $23K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Vincent J & Barbara Smith Giffuni operate?
Vincent J & Barbara Smith Giffuni has awarded grants in New Jersey, New York.
How much is Vincent J & Barbara Smith Giffuni required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Vincent J & Barbara Smith Giffuni reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Vincent J & Barbara Smith Giffuni's EIN?
Vincent J & Barbara Smith Giffuni's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2618371. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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