Private foundation · EIN 20-1930198 · Kensington, Maryland · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Nino R Vaghi Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 41 grants paid, $208K total, median $2,000. 29% of grants stayed in Maryland.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
41
$208K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in MD
29%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.5M

Grants paid in 2025

41 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Sacred HeartBowie, MDCharitable contribution$45K
Connelly School of the Holy ChildPotomac, MDCharitable contribution$25K
St John's College HsChevy Chase, DCCharitable contribution$21K
Service Source FoundationAlexandria, VACharitable contribution$10K
Catholic Charities FoundationWashington, DCCharitable contribution$10K
Save Venice IncNew York, NYCharitable contribution$7,650
Casey Cares FoundationBaltimore, MDCharitable contribution$7,500
Sisters of IhmScranton, PACharitable contribution$7,000
Little Sisters of the PoorWashington, DCCharitable contribution$6,000
Archdiocese of WashingtonHyattsville, MDCharitable contribution$6,000
St Luke InstituteSilver Spring, MDCharitable contribution$6,000
St AnnHyattsville, MDCharitable contribution$5,500
San Miguel SchoolWashington, DCCharitable contribution$5,263
Oami CASA LauraVarese, VACharitable contribution$5,000
Legacy of FaithCumming, GACharitable contribution$5,000
St Jane Frances de ChantalBethesda, MDCharitable contribution$4,200
St Vincent de PaulMaryland Heights, MOCharitable contribution$3,698
John Carroll SocietyWashington, DCCharitable contribution$3,500
Pontifical North American CollegeWashington, DCCharitable contribution$3,000
St Michaels Catholic ChurchRidge, MDCharitable contribution$3,000
Washington Jesuit AcademyWashington, DCCharitable contribution$2,000
SoarWashington, DCCharitable contribution$2,000
True Life MinistriesLebanon, PACharitable contribution$2,000
Covenant HouseTopeka, KSCharitable contribution$1,500
Knights of ColumbusNew Haven, CTCharitable contributions$1,500
Haiti HospitalOdessa, DECharitable contribution$1,500
Poor Roberts CharitiesWashington, DCCharitable contribution$1,000
Little Flower ParishBethesda, MDCharitable contribution$1,000
New Endeavors By WomenWashington, DCCharitable contribution$1,000
American Red CrossWashington, DCCharitable contribution$1,000
Marian HomesFairfax Station, VACharitable contribution$1,000
Nature ConservancyArlington, VACharitable contribution$900
Tunnels to TowersStaten Island, NYCharitable contribution$600
American Heart AssociationArlington, VACharitable contribution$500
Holy Family HospitalWashington, DCCharitable contribution$500
Chesapeake Bay FoundationAnnapolis, MDCharitable contribution$500
Sierra ClubOakland, CACharitable contribution$300
Kensington Volunteer FireKensington, MDCharitable contribution$210
Town of Chevy ChaseChevy Chase, MDCharitable contribution$150
GofundmeWest Hollywood, CACharitable contribution$117
Boy Scouts of AmericaIrving, TXCharitable contribution$105

By state: Maryland 12 · District of Columbia 12 · Virginia 5 · Pennsylvania 2 · New York 2 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

Nino R Vaghi Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Kensington, Maryland, administered in care of Nino R Vaghi, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Nino R Vaghi Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Nino R Vaghi Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $208K across 41 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Nino R Vaghi Foundation Inc give?

Maryland (12 grants), District of Columbia (12 grants), Virginia (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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