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Grano Family Foundation is a private trust based in WARREN, NJ. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is Jjgfo LLC. It holds total assets of $694K. Annual income is reported at $230K. Total assets have decreased from $1.4M in 2011 to $694K in 2025. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2025. Funding is distributed across 5 states, including New Jersey, Virginia, New York. According to available records, Grano Family Foundation has made 47 grants totaling $375K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $60K in 2020 to $79K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $152K distributed across 24 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $35K, with an average award of $8K. The foundation has supported 27 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, New Jersey, Virginia, which account for 74% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$11K
Largest Grant
$35K
Based on 8 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Grano Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 47 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, NJ, VA.
Grano Family Foundation has distributed a total of $375K across 47 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $8K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $35K.
Grano Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Grano Family Foundation is headquartered in WARREN, NJ. While based in NJ, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen J Grano | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Joseph C Grano | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Andrea J Grano | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Joseph J Grano Jr | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Angela L Grano | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$694K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$694K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
47
Total Giving
$375K
Average Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
27
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Promise Project IncGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Cento AmiciGENERAL SUPPORT | Lebanon, NJ | $11K | 2023 |
| Harding Township Police DepartmentGENERAL SUPPORT | Morristown, NJ | $10K | 2023 |
| The Rutgers University FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | New Brunswick, NJ | $5K | 2023 |
| Foundation For Morristown Medical CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Morristown, NJ | $5K | 2023 |
| New Vernon Volunteer Fire DepartmentGENERAL SUPPORT | New Vernon, NJ | $5K | 2023 |
| Police Athletic LeagueGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Lead IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Allentown, NJ | $5K | 2023 |
| Ellis Island Honors Society IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Franklin Square, NY | $4K | 2023 |
| Parkinson'S FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Catholic Academy Of BridgeportGENERAL SUPPORT | Bridgeport, CT | $1K | 2023 |
| Trustees Of Columbia UniversityGeneral Unrestricted | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| St Jude Children'S Research HospitalGeneral Unrestricted | Memphis, TN | $4K | 2022 |
| Horses N Heroes Of Marion County IncGeneral Unrestricted | Citra, FL | $2K | 2022 |
| The Friends Of Kemmerer LibraryGeneral Unrestricted | New Vernon, NJ | $2K | 2022 |
| Shriner'S Hospitals For ChildrenGeneral Unrestricted | Tampa, FL | $2K | 2022 |
| Foster Parrots LtdGeneral Unrestricted | Hope Valley, RI | $1K | 2022 |
| Marc Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer FoundationGeneral Unrestricted | Woodbury, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Classic Stage CompanyGeneral Unrestricted | New York, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship FoundationGeneral Unrestricted | Alexandria, VA | $10K | 2021 |
| Children Of Fallen Patriots FoundationGeneral Unrestricted | Dulles, VA | $5K | 2021 |
| Center For Orangutan And Chimpanzee Conservation IncGeneral Unrestricted | Wauchula, FL | $3K | 2021 |
| Thistle Farms IncGeneral Unrestricted | Nashville, TN | $3K | 2021 |
| Catholic Charities Of The Roman Catholic Diocese Of PatersonGeneral Unrestricted | Clifton, NJ | $1K | 2021 |
| Lead Program IncGeneral Unrestricted | New York, NY | $25K | 2020 |
| Nj 30 Day FundGeneral Unrestricted | Charlottesville, VA | $5K | 2020 |
| Feeding AmericaGeneral Unrestricted | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2020 |