Private foundation · EIN 52-2363816 · Houston, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Fusco Family 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: 8 grants paid, $1.1M total, median $28K. 63% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$1.1M
Median grant
$28K
Stays in TX
63%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$20M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Key SchoolAnnapolis, MDGeneral fund$800K
Houston Children CharityHouston, TXGeneral fund$165K
American Italian Cancer FoundationNew York, NYGeneral fund$50K
Kids' Meals IncHouston, TXGeneral fund$31K
Houston Food BankHouston, TXGeneral fund$25K
Star of HopeHouston, TXGeneral fund$25K
Sunshine KidsHouston, TXGeneral fund$25K
National MS SocietyNew York, NYGeneral fund$2,500

By state: Maryland 1 · Texas 5 · New York 2

About this foundation

Fusco Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, administered in care of Kristin Fusco, tax-exempt since 2002. 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 Fusco Family 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 Fusco Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.1M across 8 grants, a median of $28K.

Where does Fusco Family Foundation Inc give?

Maryland (1 grants), Texas (5 grants), New York (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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