Nicholas and Viola Spinelli Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyWoodbury, Connecticut · EIN 06-1464817 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$371K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$4.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $160,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
14% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford High School Scholarship Fund | Stratford, CT | Scholarships | $190,000 |
| Bunnell High School Scholarship Fund | Stratford, CT | Scholarships | $160,000 |
| Bridgeport Hospital Foundation | Bridgeport, CT | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Ct Foodshare | Wallingford, CT | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Great Oaks Charter School | Bridgeport, CT | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Saint Martin de Porres Academy | New Haven, CT | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| American Diabeties Association | Arlington, VA | Unrestricted | $526 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $370,526 | 7 |
| 2023 | $273,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543179349101214
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-1464817
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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