The foundation concentrates its giving on education — particularly K–12 urban charter networks and scholarship programs — alongside sustained support for Catholic parishes and campus ministry. Grants are large, multi-hundred-thousand gifts to a small set of organizations, with occasional support for healthcare and local community foundations. Its portfolio reflects a clear preference for faith-based Catholic institutions and practical education access (scholarships, charter expansion).
A defining feature of the Anthony J and Christie De Nicola Foundation is its repeated use of large, multi-hundred-thousand-dollar charitable gifts to a small circle of education, Catholic, and faith-affiliated organizations. The largest recent grants include $625,000 to Seton Education Partners, $500,000 to Brilla New Jersey Charter School, and $400,000 to the Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund, showing a pattern that mixes urban charter-school support with religious philanthropy. The foundation also backs scholarship access and campus ministry, including Inner-city Scholarship Fund, Fellowship of Catholic University Students, and Catholic parish institutions. Its giving extends into related public-interest and health causes as well, with support for organizations such as Hospital for Special Surgery and the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty. The portfolio points to a funder that favors established institutions and practical operating support rather than many small awards. Recent grant records also show repeat relationships with some recipients over time, including Harvard University and the Becket Fund, alongside newer gifts to charter and Catholic education organizations in 2025.
Education is the clearest theme in the foundation’s grantmaking. In 2025 it gave $500,000 to Brilla New Jersey Charter School in Paterson, and earlier it awarded $625,000 to Seton Education Partners in New York for charitable purposes tied to its education work. Scholarship access is another recurring thread: the foundation granted $362,000 to Inner-city Scholarship Fund in New York. Catholic institutions receive sustained support as well. It gave $280,000 to Epiphany Cathedral Parish in Venice and $155,000 to Cathedral of St Jhon the Baptist in Paterson. The foundation also supports campus and faith formation work, including $200,000 to Fellowship of Catholic University Students in Golden.
The foundation’s typical grant size is $100,000 at the 25th percentile, $125,000 at the median, and $200,000 at the 75th percentile, with several gifts well above that range. Giving appears to combine one-time and recurring relationships: Harvard University received $100,000 in both 2023 and 2025, and the Becket Fund appears in both 2023 and 2025 records under slightly different names. The foundation is an operating grantmaker with program-related investments noted in its profile. No unsolicited application process is described in the data.
$3.5M
$74.7M
$8.2M
$4.2M
Most grants fall between $100K and $200K, with a median of $125K.
25th Percentile
$100K
Median
$125K
75th Percentile
$200K
About 5% of grants go to recipients in NY.
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Concentrated, high-dollar gifts to a small number of repeat and mission-aligned organizations rather than many small grants; a mix of education (charter and scholarship) and Catholic institutional funding with occasional healthcare/community foundation grants.
Notable grantees: Seton Education Partners, BRILLA New Jersey Charter School, Inner‑City Scholarship Fund, Fellowship of Catholic University Students, Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund
Grantmaking is national, with all recorded recipients in the United States. New York is the top state by grant count, and several awards go to New York City organizations, including education, scholarship, and patient-rights groups. Paterson, New Jersey also appears more than once through charter-school and cathedral support. Other repeated locations include Washington, DC and Venice, Florida. Although the foundation is headquartered in Englewood, Florida, no grants in the recent record go to recipients in the headquarters state.
The recent record is centered on K–12 urban charter education, Catholic parishes and campus ministry, and scholarship support for low-income students. It also shows gifts to faith-affiliated national organizations and occasional healthcare support.
Typical awards are large: the 25th percentile is $100,000, the median is $125,000, and the 75th percentile is $200,000. Several recent grants exceed that range, including $625,000 and $500,000 gifts.
Yes. Harvard University received $100,000 in both 2023 and 2025, and the Becket Fund appears in both years under closely related names. The record also shows continued support for charter and Catholic education organizations across multiple years.
The giving is national, but New York is the top state by grant count. Recent recipient cities include New York, Paterson, Washington, DC, and Venice, with all recorded grants going to U.S. organizations.
Yes. Recent grants include $200,000 to Fellowship of Catholic University Students, $280,000 to Epiphany Cathedral Parish, and $155,000 to Cathedral of St Jhon the Baptist. The record also includes support for the Diocese of Venice in Florida and the Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRILLA NEW JERSEY CHARTER SCHOOL | PATERSON, NJ | $500,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE GIFT |
| KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITABLE FUND | NEW HEAVEN, CT | $400,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE GIFT |
| INNER-CITY SCHOLARSHIP FUND | NEW YORK, NY | $362,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE GIFT |
| HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY | NEW YORK, NY | $286,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE GIFT |
| EPIPHANY CATHEDRAL PARISH | VENICE, FL | $280,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE GIFT |
| FELLOWSHIP OF CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY STUDENTS | GOLDEN, CO | $200,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE GIFT |
| INVEST IN EDUCATION FOUNDATION | ALBANY, NY | $200,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE GIFT |
| CATHEDRAL OF ST JHON THE BAPTIST | PATERSON, NJ | $155,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE GIFT |
| THE BECKET FUND FOR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY | WASHINGTON, DC | $150,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE GIFT |
| DIOCESE OF VENICE IN FLORIDA | VENICE, FL | $100,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE GIFT |
| TURNING POINT USA | PHOENIX, AZ | $100,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE GIFT |
| HARVARD UNIVERSITY | CAMBRIDGE, MA | $100,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE GIFT |
| ETHICS & PUBLIC POLICY CENTER | WASHINGTON, DC | $75,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE GIFT |
| DOMINICAN THOMISTIC INSTITUTE | WASHINGTON, DC | $50,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE GIFT |
| SAVE OUR ALLIES | CHAPEL HILL, NC | $50,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE GIFT |
| THE INTERNATIONAL DOMINICAN FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $50,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE GIFT |
| MAYO CLINIC | ROCHESTER, MN | $50,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE GIFT |
| STUDENTS FOR LIFE AMERICA | FREDERICKSBURG, VA | $50,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE GIFT |
| INSTITUTE FOR PATIENT RIGHTS | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE GIFT |
| SAINT PIO FOUNDATION | TUCKAHOE, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE GIFT |
| CHILDREN OF FALLEN PATRIOTS FOUNDATION | RESTON, VA | $25,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE GIFT |
| CATHOLIC INFORMATION CENTER | WASHINGTON, DC | $20,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE GIFT |
| ST LUKE'S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH | HOHOKUS, NJ | $20,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE GIFT |
| INSTITUTE ON RELIGION AND PUBLIC LIFE (FIRST THINGS) | NEW YORK, NY | $20,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE GIFT |
| HUDSON INSTITUTE | WASHINGTON, DC | $20,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE GIFT |
| SAINTS PETER AND PAUL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH | HOBOKEN, NJ | $15,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE GIFT |
| ST JOHN'S BREAD & LIFE | BROOKLYN, NY | $15,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE GIFT |
| AMERICAN FEDERATION FOR CHILDREN GROWTH FUND | DALLAS, TX | $15,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE GIFT |
| FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION | TALLAHASSEE, FL | $15,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE GIFT |
| COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IRVING MEDICAL CENTER | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE GIFT |
| THE SPRINGBOARD FOUNDATION | CHICAGO, IL | $10,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE GIFT |
| ST ANTHONY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH | WALTERBORO, SC | $10,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE GIFT |
| ST XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL | CINCINNATI, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE GIFT |
| THE ROMAN CATHOLIC ARCHBISHOP OF BOSTON | BRAINTREE, MA | $10,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE GIFT |
| CHEROKEE PLANTATION CHARITIES | YEMASSEE, SC | $10,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE GIFT |
| GALILEO FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE GIFT |
| CENTER FOR THE RIGHTS OF ABUSED CHILDREN | PHOENIX, AZ | $10,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE GIFT |
| LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL INC | FOXFIELD, CT | $9,626 | 2025 | CHARITABLE GIFT |
| CHAMPIONS FOR QUALITY EDUCATION | NEW YORK, NY | $8,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE GIFT |
| FOUNDATIONS IN EDUCATION | BRIDGEPORT, CT | $5,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE GIFT |
| NAVY SEAL FOUNDATION | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | $5,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE GIFT |
| CHILDREN'S SCHOLARSHIP FUND | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE GIFT |
| THE C4 FOUNDATION | CORONADO, CA | $5,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE GIFT |
| SISTERS OF LIFE | SUFFERN, NY | $5,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE GIFT |
| AGUDATH ISRAEL OF AMERICA | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE GIFT |
| AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE | NEW YORK, NY | $2,500 | 2025 | CHARITABLE GIFT |
| ST AEDAN'S PARISH | JERSEY CITY, NJ | $1,500 | 2025 | CHARITABLE GIFT |
| WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA | COLUMBIAFALLS, ME | $1,020 | 2025 | CHARITABLE GIFT |
| THE CATHOLIC THING | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE GIFT |
| MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER | NEW YORK, NY | $1,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE GIFT |
BRILLA NEW JERSEY CHARTER SCHOOL
$500,000CHARITABLE GIFT
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITABLE FUND
$400,000CHARITABLE GIFT
INNER-CITY SCHOLARSHIP FUND
$362,000CHARITABLE GIFT
HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY
$286,000CHARITABLE GIFT
EPIPHANY CATHEDRAL PARISH
$280,000CHARITABLE GIFT
FELLOWSHIP OF CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
$200,000CHARITABLE GIFT
INVEST IN EDUCATION FOUNDATION
$200,000CHARITABLE GIFT
CATHEDRAL OF ST JHON THE BAPTIST
$155,000CHARITABLE GIFT
THE BECKET FUND FOR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
$150,000CHARITABLE GIFT
DIOCESE OF VENICE IN FLORIDA
$100,000CHARITABLE GIFT
TURNING POINT USA
$100,000CHARITABLE GIFT
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
$100,000CHARITABLE GIFT
ETHICS & PUBLIC POLICY CENTER
$75,000CHARITABLE GIFT
DOMINICAN THOMISTIC INSTITUTE
$50,000CHARITABLE GIFT
SAVE OUR ALLIES
$50,000CHARITABLE GIFT
THE INTERNATIONAL DOMINICAN FOUNDATION
$50,000CHARITABLE GIFT
MAYO CLINIC
$50,000CHARITABLE GIFT
STUDENTS FOR LIFE AMERICA
$50,000CHARITABLE GIFT
INSTITUTE FOR PATIENT RIGHTS
$25,000CHARITABLE GIFT
SAINT PIO FOUNDATION
$25,000CHARITABLE GIFT
CHILDREN OF FALLEN PATRIOTS FOUNDATION
$25,000CHARITABLE GIFT
CATHOLIC INFORMATION CENTER
$20,000CHARITABLE GIFT
ST LUKE'S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
$20,000CHARITABLE GIFT
INSTITUTE ON RELIGION AND PUBLIC LIFE (FIRST THINGS)
$20,000CHARITABLE GIFT
HUDSON INSTITUTE
$20,000CHARITABLE GIFT
SAINTS PETER AND PAUL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
$15,000CHARITABLE GIFT
ST JOHN'S BREAD & LIFE
$15,000CHARITABLE GIFT
AMERICAN FEDERATION FOR CHILDREN GROWTH FUND
$15,000CHARITABLE GIFT
FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION
$15,000CHARITABLE GIFT
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IRVING MEDICAL CENTER
$10,000CHARITABLE GIFT
THE SPRINGBOARD FOUNDATION
$10,000CHARITABLE GIFT
ST ANTHONY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH
$10,000CHARITABLE GIFT
ST XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL
$10,000CHARITABLE GIFT
THE ROMAN CATHOLIC ARCHBISHOP OF BOSTON
$10,000CHARITABLE GIFT
CHEROKEE PLANTATION CHARITIES
$10,000CHARITABLE GIFT
GALILEO FOUNDATION
$10,000CHARITABLE GIFT
CENTER FOR THE RIGHTS OF ABUSED CHILDREN
$10,000CHARITABLE GIFT
LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL INC
$9,626CHARITABLE GIFT
CHAMPIONS FOR QUALITY EDUCATION
$8,000CHARITABLE GIFT
FOUNDATIONS IN EDUCATION
$5,000CHARITABLE GIFT
NAVY SEAL FOUNDATION
$5,000CHARITABLE GIFT
CHILDREN'S SCHOLARSHIP FUND
$5,000CHARITABLE GIFT
THE C4 FOUNDATION
$5,000CHARITABLE GIFT
SISTERS OF LIFE
$5,000CHARITABLE GIFT
AGUDATH ISRAEL OF AMERICA
$5,000CHARITABLE GIFT
AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE
$2,500CHARITABLE GIFT
ST AEDAN'S PARISH
$1,500CHARITABLE GIFT
WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA
$1,020CHARITABLE GIFT
THE CATHOLIC THING
$1,000CHARITABLE GIFT
MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER
$1,000CHARITABLE GIFT