Private foundation · EIN 31-1740537 · Independence, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Fedeli Family Charitable Foundation

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 66 grants paid, $548K total, median $2,500. 89% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
66
$548K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in OH
89%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$17M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 66 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cleveland Clinic FoundationCleveland, OHFedeli family accelerator fund 2024$100K
Villa Angelast Joseph HighCleveland, OHTo support fundraising efforts$53K
John Carroll UniversityUniversity Heights, OHScholarships$51K
JenningsGarfield Heights, OHDivine statue restoration donation$38K
Catholic Community FoundationCleveland, OHTo support fundraising efforts$35K
Greater Cleveland Food BankCleveland, OHTo support fundraising efforts$35K
Noia FoundationCleveland, OHScholarship & office donation$30K
Partnership SchoolsNew York, NYTo support fundraising efforts$20K
Friends of Rwandan EducationHudson, OHTo support fundraising efforts$15K
Hands TogetherCedarville, OHHands together 2024$15K
Cuyahoga Community CollegeCleveland, OHTo support fundraising efforts$10K
Ave Maria UniversityAve Maria, FL3-s scholarship$7,500
Cuyahoga County Public LibraryParma, OHBooks & bites - 2024 presenting sponsor$7,500
Benedictine High SchoolCleveland, OHTo support fundraising efforts$7,000
Honduran Children's Rescue FundUniversity Heights, OHHcrf-2024$6,500
Noia FoundationCleveland, OHTo support fundraising efforts$6,500
Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican MuseumBrecksville, OHTo support fundraising efforts$5,100
Huntington Disease Society of AmericaCleveland, OH2024 celebration of hope$5,000
Julie Billiart SchoolLyndhurst, OHTo support fundraising efforts$5,000
One South EuclidSouth Euclid, OHTo support fundraising efforts$5,000
Shrine of St ElizabethCleveland, OHOperating support$5,000
The Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of ParmaIndependence, OHTo support fundraising efforts$5,000
The Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of ParmaIndependence, OHEvening of hope 2024$5,000
University SchoolHunting Valley, OHTo support fundraising efforts$5,000
JenningsGarfield Heights, OH2024 spirit & splendor$4,500
Cornerstone of HopeIndependence, OHTo support fundraising efforts$4,000
Icu MobileAkron, OHOperating support$4,000
VelosanoCleveland, OHTo support fundraising efforts$3,500
Giuseppe RipaSeven Hills, OHHouse-onesoutheuclid event 7-24-24$2,970
Angels of MercyRochester, NYTo support operations$2,500
Christ Child SocietyCleveland, OH2024 starlight soiree$2,500
Hattie Larlham FoundationMantua, OH2024 annual contribution$2,500
Institute of Christ the King Sovereign PriestChicago, ILOperating support$2,500
Joseph & Mary's HomeCleveland, OHTo support fundraising efforts$2,500
Maryssa's Mission FoundationBerea, OHTo support fundraising efforts$2,500
The Culture ProjectWynnewood, PATo support fundraising efforts$2,500
The Marshall ProjectCleveland, OHTo support fundraising efforts$2,500
Alzheimer's AssociationIndependence, OHKaz kares 2024 walk2endalz$2,000
Educational Assistance Fund IncWestlake, OHAdopt a student/save a nation-2024$2,000
Fellowship of Christian AthletesAvon, OHFca all abilities camp 2024$2,000
Sisters of the MostEuclid, OH#wegive catholic$2,000
St Francis of AssisiGates Mills, OHFestival 2024$2,000
The Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of ParmaIndependence, OH2023/2024 annual stewardship donation$2,000
The Salvation Army of Greater ClevelandCleveland, OHTo support fundraising efforts$2,000
Boy Scouts of AmericaMoreland Hills, OHOperation support$1,500
Concerts for HopeSimpsonville, KYConcerts for hope 2024$1,500
Notre Dame CollegeSouth Euclid, OHArtifact preservation$1,500
Zelie's HomeNewbury, OH2025 trivia night$1,500
Autism SpeaksLos Angeles, CATo support fundraising efforts$1,000
Coach Sam's Inner Circle FoundationBeachwood, OHTo support fundraising efforts$1,000
Friends of the Ohio Governor's Residence and Heritage GardenColumbus, OHOperating support$1,000
Italian American Professional & Businessmen's ClubAkron, OHTo support fundraising efforts$1,000
Medwish InternationalCleveland, OHMedbash 2024$1,000
Noia FoundationCleveland, OHTo support fundraising efforts$1,000
Ohio Governor's Residence and Office FoundationDublin, OHTo support fundraising efforts$1,000
Saint Maron ChurchIndependence, OH2024 annual festival-silver sponsor$1,000
Chagrin Valley Hunter JumperChagrin Falls, OHChagrin hunter jumper classic$500
Groundworks Dance TheaterCleveland, OHTo support fundraising efforts$500
Miracle League of Lake CountyEastlake, OHIn honor of dennis james morley$500
PelotoniaColumbus, OHRiderid#ee0046-team buckeye-pharm$500

By state: Ohio 59 · New York 2 · Florida 1 · Illinois 1 · Pennsylvania 1 · Kentucky 1

About this foundation

The Fedeli Family Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Independence, Ohio, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 The Fedeli Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 The Fedeli Family Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $548K across 66 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does The Fedeli Family Charitable Foundation give?

Ohio (59 grants), New York (2 grants), Florida (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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