Vita Nova Foundation Inc
509(A)(3) supporting organization for the exclusive benefit of Vita Nova, Inc. (EIN# 65-0298299) whose mission is to help young adults transition to independence by providing a stable, nurturing environment that includes housing, counseling, and education.
Vita Nova Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Vita Nova Foundation Inc gave $214K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $214K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $213,956
- -6.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $213,956
- -6.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $213,956
- Total assets
- $6,467,511
- +5.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Vita Nova Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Vita Nova Inc ($214K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Vita Nova Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−1%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $214K (2025) to $580K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $214K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vita Nova Inc West Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted grant | $213,956 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,467,511 | $207,979 | $249,833 | $213,956 | 1 | $207,979 |
| 2024 | $6,131,424 | $176,783 | $258,480 | $228,000 | 1 | $176,783 |
| 2023 | $5,219,047 | $160,680 | $26,908 | — | — | $160,680 |
| 2022 | $4,696,192 | $159,602 | $244,818 | $215,579 | 1 | $159,602 |
| 2021 | $6,061,526 | $128,310 | $610,911 | $580,338 | 1 | $128,310 |
| 2020 | $5,573,811 | $157,795 | $446,705 | $416,845 | 1 | $157,795 |
| 2019 | $5,594,789 | $168,001 | $279,465 | $240,000 | 1 | $168,001 |
About Vita Nova Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Vita Nova Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in West Palm Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $214K. Net investment income was $208K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Vita Nova Foundation Inc is led by Frank Gulisano, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Frank Gulisano
President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexandre Santos
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Marino Jr. CPA
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jose Coto
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Branch
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah McKnight
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Toby Pina
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vassila Binensztok
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Domenick Macri Sr. (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: David Scott (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Karen Tringali (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Vita Nova Foundation Inc
How much does Vita Nova Foundation Inc give each year?
Vita Nova Foundation Inc gave $214K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $228K across 1 grant.
How large is Vita Nova Foundation Inc?
Vita Nova Foundation Inc reported $6.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $208K.
What is Vita Nova Foundation Inc?
Vita Nova Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in West Palm Beach, FL. It holds $6.5M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Vita Nova Foundation Inc operate?
Vita Nova Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Florida.
What is Vita Nova Foundation Inc's EIN?
Vita Nova Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1020462. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 16, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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