Private foundation · EIN 47-2589483 · Spokane, Washington · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ferraiuolo 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $236K total, median $5,375. 100% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$236K
Median grant
$5,375
Stays in WA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Gonzaga UniversitySpokane, WAStudent athlete donations$176K
YMCASpokane, WAOperational support$39K
Downtown Spokane CommunitySpokane, WAOperational support$6,000
Vanessa Behan Crisis NurserySpokane, WAOperational support$5,750
YWCA SpokaneSpokane, WAOperational support$5,000
Feed SpokaneSpokane Valley, WAOperational support$2,750
Wishing Star FoundationSpokane, WAOperational support$1,000
Franklin Apple ProgramSpokane, WAOperational support$700

About this foundation

Ferraiuolo Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Spokane, Washington, administered in care of Jonathan Ferraiuolo, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Ferraiuolo Foundation 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 Ferraiuolo Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $236K across 8 grants, a median of $5,375.

Where does Ferraiuolo Foundation give?

Washington (8 grants), per its latest filing.

More foundations near Spokane that accept applications

All in Washington
FoundationBased inGrants paidMedian grantAccepts applicationsAssets
Empire Health Foundationsince 2010 Spokane, WA $1.1M66 grants · 2024 $10KPreselected only $88M
Pwh Educational Foundation Incsince 1995 Spokane, WA $2.8M1 grants · 2024 $2.8MYes $66M
Lanterman Foundationsince 1997 Spokane, WA $5.6M16 grants · 2025 $150KPreselected only $32M
Harriet Cheney Cowles Foundation Incsince 1948 Spokane, WA $570K6 grants · 2024 $75KPreselected only $12M
Welsh Family Foundationsince 2009 Spokane, WA $742K16 grants · 2024 $25KPreselected only $11M
The@avista Foundationsince 2002 Spokane, WA $2.2M577 grants · 2025 $1,000Yes $11M
Krumble Foundationsince 2020 Spokane, WA $461K4 grants · 2025 $55KPreselected only $8.9M
Smith-Barbieri Progressive Fund a Charitable Foundationsince 1998 Spokane, WA $1.0M51 grants · 2024 $8,500Preselected only $6.9M
Email me matching grants