Vitantonio Foundation Inc
Vitantonio Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Aurora, Ohio. Its 2025 filing lists grants for “Christian international human relief,” including support for charitable organizations in Ohio and other states.
Vitantonio Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Vitantonio Foundation Inc gave $76K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Ohio. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $75,500
- +88.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -23.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,550
- +145.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,150
- Total assets
- $422,817
- -10.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (68% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Vitantonio Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 472 Danbury Dr, Aurora, OH 44202
Phone: (440) 460-1578
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Vitantonio Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Christian Aid Ministries ($50K). Together the top 10 received $76K.
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 90 grants of 93 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio (68%), Florida (8%), Kentucky (7%), California (4%), and an unidentified state (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Vitantonio Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 30% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 36% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 203% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2024) to $196K (2020). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $76K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Aid Ministries Berlin, OH | Christian International Human Relief | $50,000 |
| Sonshine Missions Tampa, FL | Christian International Human Relief | $6,000 |
| India Evangelistic Crusade | Christian International Human Relief | $5,000 |
| Blessing Hands Morehead, KY | Christian International Human Relief | $5,000 |
| Med Share International Decatur, GA | Christian International Human Relief | $2,500 |
| Direct Relief International Santa Barbara, CA | Christian International Human Relief | $1,800 |
| Mercy Ships Garden Valley, TX | Christian International Human Relief | $1,500 |
| Minorities for Christ Ripon, CA | Christian International Human Relief | $1,500 |
| Interlink Ministries Apple Creek, OH | Christian International Human Relief | $1,200 |
| Water Missions International Charlotte, NC | Christian International Human Relief | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $422,817 | $21,861 | $75,500 | $75,500 | 10 | $75,500 | — | — |
| 2024 | $474,456 | $20,560 | $39,999 | $39,999 | 13 | $39,999 | — | $19,697 |
| 2023 | $493,895 | $26,047 | $108,060 | $107,300 | 17 | $107,300 | — | $4,391 |
| 2022 | $575,908 | $8,353 | $118,295 | $118,295 | 20 | $118,295 | — | $2,589 |
| 2021 | $685,850 | $69 | $103,625 | $103,625 | 33 | $103,625 | $69 | $36,327 |
| 2020 | $789,406 | — | $196,890 | $196,000 | 35 | — | — | $46,433 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants all list “Christian international human relief” as their purpose.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the types of organizations supported. Christian Aid Ministries says its primary purpose is to provide a channel for Amish, Mennonite, and other conservative Anabaptist groups and individuals to address physical and spiritual needs around the world. Blessing Hands says it serves minority and poor students in Southeast Asia and Africa through school sponsorships, college scholarships, school assistance, and local disaster relief. Interlink Ministries describes its mission as linking people who want to share the gospel with people who need to hear it.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $75,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $2,150. The largest grants went to Christian Aid Ministries ($50,000), Sonshine Missions ($6,000), India Evangelistic Crusade ($5,000), and Blessing Hands ($5,000). Other listed recipients included Med Share International ($2,500), Direct Relief International ($1,800), Mercy Ships ($1,500), Minorities for Christ ($1,500), Interlink Ministries ($1,200), and Water Missions International ($1,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert Vitantonio as president, Lenore Vitantonio as vice president, and Daniel Vitantonio as secretary.
Vitantonio Foundation Inc is led by Robert Vitantonio, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert Vitantonio
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Vitantonio
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lenore Vitantonio
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Vitantonio Foundation Inc
How much does Vitantonio Foundation Inc give each year?
Vitantonio Foundation Inc gave $76K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $40K across 13 grants.
What is Vitantonio Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Vitantonio Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,150, and its average grant was $7,550, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Vitantonio Foundation Inc give grants?
Vitantonio Foundation Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (8%) and Kentucky (7%).
Does Vitantonio Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Vitantonio Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Christian International Human Relief" (10 grants).
Who are Vitantonio Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Vitantonio Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Christian Aid Ministries ($50,000), Sonshine Missions ($6,000) and India Evangelistic Crusade ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Vitantonio Foundation Inc?
Vitantonio Foundation Inc reported $423K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $22K.
What does Vitantonio Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants all list “Christian international human relief” as their purpose. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Vitantonio Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Vitantonio Foundation Inc's EIN?
Vitantonio Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1956988. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Vitantonio Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Vitantonio Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/vitantonio-foundation-inc-morg_802bda268036440495526b18eb1c5bab
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