The Acierno Family Foundation John Yannacone and Michael Acierno
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 82-3460019 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$570K
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$13.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
68% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Edmonds Academy | Wilmington, DE | Scholarships | $150,000 |
| Food Bank of Delaware | Newark, DE | The furtherance of charitable programs | $55,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | The furtherance of charitable programs | $50,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | US disaster relief | $50,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Alexandria, VA | The furtherance of charitable programs | $49,200 |
| Cancer Research Institute | New York, NY | The furtherance of charitable programs | $20,000 |
| The Light House Inc | Annapolis, MD | The furtherance of charitable programs | $20,000 |
| The V Foundation for Cancer Research | Cary, NC | The furtherance of charitable programs | $20,000 |
| Annapolis Wellness Corp | Annapolis, MD | The furtherance of charitable programs | $15,000 |
| Epilepsy Foundation of Delaware | Newark, DE | The furtherance of charitable programs | $15,000 |
| Brandywine SPCA | West Chester, PA | The furtherance of charitable programs | $10,000 |
| Faithful Friends | New Castle, DE | The furtherance of charitable programs | $10,000 |
| Hurricane Island Outward Bound School | Camden, ME | The furtherance of charitable programs | $10,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | Newark, DE | The furtherance of charitable programs | $10,000 |
| The Innocence Project | New York, NY | The furtherance of charitable programs | $10,000 |
| The Roots Fund | Stamford, CT | The furtherance of charitable programs | $10,000 |
| The Trevor Project | West Hollywood, CA | The furtherance of charitable programs | $10,000 |
| UC Davis Foundation | Davis, CA | The furtherance of charitable programs | $10,000 |
| Women of the Vine & Spirits | Piermont, NY | The furtherance of charitable programs | $10,000 |
| Severn River Association | Annapolis, MD | The furtherance of charitable programs | $6,800 |
| Sunday Breakfast Mission | Wilmington, DE | The furtherance of charitable programs | $6,000 |
| Luminis Health Anne Arundel Med Ctr Fndtn | Annapolis, MD | The furtherance of charitable programs | $5,000 |
| The Asher House | Salem, OR | The furtherance of charitable programs | $5,000 |
| Forgotten Cats Inc | Greenville, DE | The furtherance of charitable programs | $3,000 |
| Talleyville Fire Company | Wilmington, DE | The furtherance of charitable programs | $3,000 |
| West End Neighborhood House | Wilmington, DE | The furtherance of charitable programs | $3,000 |
| Access Granted Youth Exploration | District Heights, MD | The furtherance of charitable programs | $2,000 |
| Alumni Association of the University of Virginia | Charlottesville, VA | The furtherance of charitable programs | $1,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School Inc | Baltimore, MD | The furtherance of charitable programs | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $570,000 | 29 |
| 2024 | $530,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $530,000 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601669349100305
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-3460019
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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