Yolanda and Salvatore Gigante
Yolanda and Salvatore Gigante is a private foundation based in Philmont, New York. Its 2021 filing reports support for recognized charitable organizations in the arts, for underprivileged people, and in education. The most recent filing on record is for 2021, with nothing filed since; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Yolanda and Salvatore Gigante at a glance
In short: Yolanda and Salvatore Gigante gave $104K across 12 grants in 2021 (avg $9K), mostly in New York. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $104,000
- -1.4% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 12
- -14.3% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $8,667
- +15.0% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $659,651
- -0.1% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- New York (62% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Yolanda and Salvatore Gigante
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 820, Philmont, NY 12565
Phone: (518) 672-5710
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Yolanda and Salvatore Gigante funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Cardinal Hayes High School ($20K). Together the top 10 received $99K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2021 grants went to recipients in New York (62% of grant dollars), Washington, D.C. (14%), Connecticut (10%), Florida (10%), and Kansas (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Yolanda and Salvatore Gigante gives
- 100% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $104K (2021) to $106K (2020). In 2021 it made 12 grants totaling $104K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Hayes High School Bronx, NY | Educaton | $20,000 |
| Bread for the City Washington, DC | Feeding TH E Poor | $15,000 |
| Apostles of the Sacred Heart of JES Hamden, CT | Religious Organization | $10,000 |
| Lamp Ministries Bronx, NY | Assistance to the Poor | $10,000 |
| Sisters of Charity Bronx, NY | Religiousity | $10,000 |
| Training Institue for Mental Health New York, NY | People with Social Disabilities | $10,000 |
| University of South Florida Tampa, FL | Higher Education | $10,000 |
| St Benedict Abbey Atchinson, KS | Religious Institution | $5,000 |
| St Francis Friends of the Poor New York, NY | Care for the Homeless | $5,000 |
| Time & Space Limited Hudson, NY | Arts in Hudson New York | $4,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $659,651 | $103,325 | $104,275 | $104,000 | 12 | $104,000 | $103,325 |
| 2020 | $660,326 | $190,050 | $107,308 | $105,500 | 14 | — | $27,162 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2021 filing describes its direct charitable activity as contributing to recognized charitable organizations in the arts, for the underprivileged, and in education. Its grants also went to organizations addressing poverty, homelessness, mental health, religious work, and higher education.
Among its grantees, Bread for the City says it provides food, clothing, medical care, and legal and social services to low-income Washington, D.C. residents. LAMP Ministries describes its work as feeding poor people spiritually and physically. St. Francis Friends of the Poor says it offers permanent housing and supportive services to homeless people with histories of chronic mental illness.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation gave $104,000 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $20,000, with a median of $10,000.
The largest grants included $20,000 to Cardinal Hayes High School in the Bronx for education and $15,000 to Bread for the City in Washington, D.C. Other grants included $10,000 each to Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, LAMP Ministries, Sisters of Charity, the Training Institute for Mental Health, and the University of South Florida. St. Francis Friends of the Poor received $5,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Louis R. Gigante, Irwin Siegel, and Luingio Gigante as trustees.
Yolanda and Salvatore Gigante's 2021 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Irwin Siegel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Louis R. Gigante
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Luingio Gigante
Trustee
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Yolanda and Salvatore Gigante
How much does Yolanda and Salvatore Gigante give each year?
Yolanda and Salvatore Gigante gave $104K across 12 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $106K across 14 grants.
What is Yolanda and Salvatore Gigante's typical grant size?
Yolanda and Salvatore Gigante's median grant in 2021 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,667, across 12 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Yolanda and Salvatore Gigante give grants?
Yolanda and Salvatore Gigante gives mostly in New York: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (14%) and Connecticut (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants) and Bronx, NY (3 grants).
Does Yolanda and Salvatore Gigante give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Yolanda and Salvatore Gigante's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Yolanda and Salvatore Gigante's largest grantees?
Yolanda and Salvatore Gigante's largest 2021 grantees include Cardinal Hayes High School ($20,000), Bread for the City ($15,000) and Apostles of the Sacred Heart of JES ($10,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is Yolanda and Salvatore Gigante?
Yolanda and Salvatore Gigante reported $660K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $103K.
What does Yolanda and Salvatore Gigante fund?
The foundation’s 2021 filing describes its direct charitable activity as contributing to recognized charitable organizations in the arts, for the underprivileged, and in education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Yolanda and Salvatore Gigante?
The foundation states that it contributes 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 Yolanda and Salvatore Gigante's EIN?
Yolanda and Salvatore Gigante's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7218535. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does Yolanda and Salvatore Gigante 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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