The Vitale Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 51-0414438 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$288K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$7.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $25,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | Boston, MA | Pledges fund | $50,000 |
| Academy for Urban School Leadership | Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Leadership Greater Chicago Inc | Chicago, IL | Celebrate Leaders 2025 fund | $25,000 |
| Museum of Science and Industry | Chicago, IL | Charitable Event | $25,000 |
| Music and Dance Theater Chicago Inc | Chicago, IL | Charitable Event | $25,000 |
| Teach for America Inc | Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Ingenuity Incorporated Chicago | Chicago, IL | Tapestry Program | $15,000 |
| A Better Chicago | Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Chicago Council on Global Affairs | Chicago, IL | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Ingenuity Incorporated Chicago | Chicago, IL | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| Leadership Greater Chicago Inc | Chicago, IL | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| Surge Institute | Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Ucan | Chicago, IL | Leadership Awards fund | $10,000 |
| Wings Program Inc | Palatine, IL | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Merit School of Music | Chicago, IL | Charitable Event | $7,500 |
| Court Theatre Fund | Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Advance Illinois NFP | Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| City Year Inc | Chicago, IL | Ripples of Hope fund | $5,000 |
| Field Museum of Natural History | Chicago, IL | Founders Council fund | $3,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $288,000 | 19 |
| 2024 | $883,000 | 20 |
| 2023 | $190,250 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630939349100803
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 51-0414438
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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