Zita M and Joseph Diyorio Foundation
The Zita M and Joseph Diyorio Foundation is a private foundation based in Youngstown, Ohio. In its 2025 filing, it reported 18 grants totaling $31,414, all to recipients in Ohio.
Zita M and Joseph Diyorio Foundation at a glance
In short: Zita M and Joseph Diyorio Foundation gave $31K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Ohio. 6% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $31,414
- +161.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +157.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,745
- +1.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $578,295
- -0.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% 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 Zita M and Joseph Diyorio Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing states that applicants should contact Farmers Trust Company and submit a written application stating the purpose of the grant. Awards are limited to religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Farmers Trust Company
Mailing address: 42 Mcclurg Road, Youngstown, OH 44512
Phone: (330) 743-7000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Zita M and Joseph Diyorio Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Youngstown Area Jewish Federation ($5K). Together the top 10 received $25K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($2,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 80 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Zita M and Joseph Diyorio Foundation open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 17 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 35% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+18%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2024) to $31K (2025). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Youngstown Area Jewish Federation Youngstown, OH | Public Support | $5,000 |
| United Way of Mahoning Youngstown, OH | Support Program | $5,000 |
| Warren City School District Warren, OH | Support Program | $4,664 |
| Inspiring Minds of Youngstown Youngstown, OH | Public Support | $3,500 |
| Our Community Kitchen Youngstown, OH | Public Support | $2,000 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $2,500 |
| Akron Childrens Hospital Foundation Akron, OH | Public Support | $1,000 |
| Compass Family & Community Youngstown, OH | Support Program | $1,000 |
| St Angela Merici Parish Youngstown, OH | Support Program | $1,000 |
| Silver Lining Cancer Fund Inc Canfield, OH | Public Support | $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 | $578,295 | $47,128 | $51,656 | $31,414 | 18 | $38,154 | $34,864 | $36,000 |
| 2024 | $582,806 | $82,332 | $30,103 | $12,000 | 7 | $18,448 | $70,677 | $31,955 |
| 2023 | $531,313 | $11,856 | $49,363 | $30,750 | 15 | $37,034 | $5,446 | $29,975 |
| 2022 | $568,822 | $71,357 | $46,062 | $26,623 | 20 | $33,104 | $58,967 | $30,984 |
| 2021 | $543,535 | $46,714 | $35,926 | $22,750 | 20 | $27,537 | $38,460 | $34,317 |
| 2020 | $532,745 | $16,773 | $28,316 | $16,000 | 7 | — | $9,325 | $28,949 |
| 2019 | $544,288 | $33,638 | $40,949 | $27,700 | 29 | — | $26,098 | $29,103 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Zita M and Joseph Diyorio Foundation reported a distributable amount of $36K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided in the available information. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation describes its mission as sustaining and enriching quality of life for Jewish people regionally, in Israel, and worldwide. Inspiring Minds of Youngstown says it works to engage and empower youth through education and life-changing experiences. Our Community Kitchen says it feeds people facing hunger in the Mahoning Valley and facilitates programs that encourage self-sufficiency.
Other 2025 grantees describe work that includes distributing food and supplies to needy services (Youngstown Community Food Center), supporting student scholarships and development (Youngstown State University Foundation), benefiting a children’s hospital (Akron Children’s Hospital Foundation), developing community leaders (Leadership Mahoning Valley), and providing supervised programs for young people (Boys & Girls Club of Youngstown).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $31,414. Awards ranged from $250 to $5,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest reported grants included:
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James L Pazol, James Colella, and Maraline Kubik as members of the advisory committee.
Zita M and Joseph Diyorio Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Colella
Advisory Committee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$2K (2019) → $3K (2025)
James L. Pazol
Advisory Committee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$2K (2019) → $3K (2025)
Maraline Kubik
Advisory Committee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$4K (2022) → $3K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $3K, to James L Pazol (Advisory Committee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Zita M and Joseph Diyorio Foundation
How much does Zita M and Joseph Diyorio Foundation give each year?
Zita M and Joseph Diyorio Foundation gave $31K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $12K across 7 grants.
What is Zita M and Joseph Diyorio Foundation's typical grant size?
Zita M and Joseph Diyorio Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,745, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Zita M and Joseph Diyorio Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Zita M and Joseph Diyorio Foundation give grants?
Zita M and Joseph Diyorio Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Youngstown, OH (11 grants) and Warren, OH (2 grants).
Does Zita M and Joseph Diyorio Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Zita M and Joseph Diyorio Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Support" (8 grants) and "Support Program" (7 grants).
Who are Zita M and Joseph Diyorio Foundation's largest grantees?
Zita M and Joseph Diyorio Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Youngstown Area Jewish Federation ($5,000), United Way of Mahoning ($5,000) and Warren City School District ($4,664), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($2,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Zita M and Joseph Diyorio Foundation?
Zita M and Joseph Diyorio Foundation reported $578K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $38K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Zita M and Joseph Diyorio Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided in the available information. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Zita M and Joseph Diyorio Foundation?
The filing states that applicants should contact Farmers Trust Company and submit a written application stating the purpose of the grant. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Zita M and Joseph Diyorio Foundation's EIN?
Zita M and Joseph Diyorio Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-7132206. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 15, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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