The Alfred & Rose Miniaci Foundation primarily funds Broward County–area nonprofits that strengthen local cultural institutions, K–12 and higher education, and community services. Their largest commitments are to regional intermediaries and anchors (notably the Community Foundation of Broward and the Museum of Discovery & Science), while smaller grants support schools, performing arts, youth financial/career education, and immigrant services. Grants are mostly unrestricted/general support or scholarships, indicating a preference for sustaining operating capacity and student aid at trusted local institutions.
A defining feature of The Alfred & Rose Miniaci Foundation Inc is its repeated support for Broward County institutions through large general-fund commitments and scholarship gifts. The single largest recent grant is $650,000 to the Community Foundation of Broward for its general fund, followed by $150,000 to Nova Southeastern University for the Albert & Beatriz Miniaci Razor's Edge endowed scholarship. Those two gifts show the foundation working across both community philanthropy and higher education. The foundation’s recent giving also includes substantial support for cultural and civic anchors in Fort Lauderdale and nearby cities. Museum of Discovery & Science received multiple grants, including $51,980 and $50,000 general-fund awards, while Broward Performing Arts Foundation Inc received $55,000 and $41,744 for general support. Smaller awards extend the pattern to schools, youth-serving organizations, and health-related nonprofits across the local area. The grant list points to a donor that favors established institutions and recurring support, especially where operating capacity, scholarships, or annual fund needs are named directly in the purpose text.
In community philanthropy and endowment building, the foundation made its largest recent gift: $650,000 to the Community Foundation of Broward for its general fund. That grant sits alongside other support for regional anchors rather than project-only funding. In higher education, the foundation gave $150,000 to Nova Southeastern University for the Albert & Beatriz Miniaci Razor's Edge endowed scholarship, plus $21,700 for general support and $12,500 for a hall of fame sponsorship. Those awards show both scholarship funding and institutional support. Cultural institutions are another clear theme. Museum of Discovery & Science received $51,980 and $50,000 for its general fund, while Broward Performing Arts Foundation Inc received $55,000 and $41,744 for general support. The grant list also includes $26,000 to Slow Burn Theatre and $18,500 to Miami City Ballet, indicating ongoing support for local performing arts.
Typical awards are modest: the grant-size distribution is $3,000 at the 25th percentile, $5,000 at the median, and $9,900 at the 75th percentile. The recent record also shows a small number of much larger commitments, including six-figure and high-five-figure grants to local institutions. Recipients appear across multiple years, which points to recurring support rather than one-time giving. Nova Southeastern University, Museum of Discovery & Science, Broward Performing Arts Foundation Inc, Junior Achievement of South Florida, and Hochberg Lower School all reappear in the recent-grants list. The foundation is a grantmaker, not a private operating charity, and it funds individuals as well as organizations. No application process is listed in the provided data.
$1.2M
$13.6M
$1.1M
$1.7M
Most grants fall between $3K and $10K, with a median of $5K.
25th Percentile
$3K
Median
$5K
75th Percentile
$10K
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Concentrated, place-based giving with a small number of sizable grants that dominate total dollars; repeat funding to anchor institutions and a mix of large multi-thousand-dollar commitments and mid-sized gifts for operating support and scholarships.
Notable grantees: Community Foundation of Broward, Museum of Discovery & Science, Nova Southeastern University, Hochberg Lower School, Broward Performing Arts Foundation
Giving is heavily concentrated in Florida, which accounts for 92% of grants, and the top giving state is FL. The strongest cluster is in Fort Lauderdale, with additional grants in Hallandale Beach, Hollywood, Coconut Creek, Davie, Miami Lakes, Miami Beach, and Boynton Beach. The recipient-country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 169 grants to U.S. recipients. The pattern is local rather than national or international.
The recent grants point to local community philanthropy, higher education scholarships, cultural institutions, and youth-serving nonprofits. Examples include the Community Foundation of Broward for a general fund, Nova Southeastern University for an endowed scholarship, and Broward Performing Arts Foundation Inc for general support.
The distribution is relatively small for most awards: $3,000 at the 25th percentile, $5,000 at the median, and $9,900 at the 75th percentile. The recent list also includes larger exceptions such as $650,000 to the Community Foundation of Broward and $150,000 to Nova Southeastern University.
Yes. Several recipients appear more than once in the recent grants list, including Nova Southeastern University, Museum of Discovery & Science, Broward Performing Arts Foundation Inc, Junior Achievement of South Florida, and Hochberg Lower School. That pattern suggests ongoing relationships with selected local institutions.
Florida is the clear center of giving: 92% of grants go to recipients in FL, and FL is the top state by grant count. The recipient cities include Fort Lauderdale, Hallandale Beach, Hollywood, Coconut Creek, Davie, Miami Lakes, Miami Beach, and Boynton Beach.
Yes. The foundation funds individuals as well as organizations. In the recent grants list, that individual support appears through scholarship awards, including an endowed scholarship at Nova Southeastern University and scholarship assistance at Hochberg Lower School.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF BROWARD | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | $650,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | $150,000 | 2025 | ALBERT & BEATRIZ MINIACI RAZOR'S EDGE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF BROWARD | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | $80,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| BROWARD PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION INC | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | $55,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY & SCIENCE | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | $51,980 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY & SCIENCE | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| BROWARD PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION INC | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | $41,744 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| HOCHBERG LOWER SCHOOL | HALLANDALE BEACH, FL | $30,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE |
| HOCHBERG LOWER SCHOOL | HALLANDALE BEACH, FL | $30,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE |
| PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | $25,000 | 2025 | ART CENTER |
| FLORIDA INDEPENDENCE TRAINING & EDUCATION CENTER INC | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| YMCA OF SOUTH FLORIDA | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | $18,700 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| MIAMI CITY BALLET | MIAMI BEACH, FL | $18,500 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| IL CIRCOLO FLORIDA | BOYNTON BEACH, FL | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY | DAVIE, FL | $12,500 | 2025 | HALL OF FAME SPONSORSHIP |
| FRIENDS OF BIRCH PARK | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| FORT LAUDERDALE POLICE OFFICERS FOUNDATION | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| IL CIRCOLO FLORIDA | BOYNTON BEACH, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| FORT LAUDERDALE POLICE OFFICERS FOUNDATION | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| HUNTER DELUCA | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY - SCHOLARSHIP |
| ARC BROWARD | SUNRISE, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| SLOW BURN THEATRE | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| DIMENSIONS DANCE THEATER OF MIAMI INC | MIAMI, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| ST THOMAS UNIVERSITY | MIAMI, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | MAIN UNIVERSITY ANNUAL FUND |
| ANN STORCK CENTER INC | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| NICOLE JONES | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | BAYLOR UNIVERSITY - SCHOLARSHIP |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF BROWARD COUNTY INC | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | $6,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF BROWARD COUNTY INC | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | $6,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA | ATHENS, GA | $5,500 | 2025 | WILLIAM C HARTMAN FUND |
| INTER-AMERICAN FOUNDATION | MARIANNA, FL | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| NICOLE JONES | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | $5,000 | 2025 | BAYLOR UNIVERSITY - SCHOLARSHIP |
| ANTHONY LAMOTTA | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | $5,000 | 2025 | IONA PREPARATORY SCHOOL - SCHOLARSHIP |
| ANTWAN LATIMORE | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | $5,000 | 2025 | FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY - SCHOLARSHIP |
| MIA SUN FU | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | $5,000 | 2025 | UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA - SCHOLARSHIP |
| NATALIE JONES | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | $5,000 | 2025 | CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY - SCHOLARSHIP |
| MAX MARANDO | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | $5,000 | 2025 | ST THOMAS AQUINAS HIGH SCHOOL - SCHOLARSHIP |
| ADRIANA LAMOTTA | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | $5,000 | 2025 | SAINT FRANCIS PREPARATORY SCHOOL - SCHOLARSHIP |
| TEMPLE ADATH OR | DAVIE, FL | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| LINDSAY BENSON | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | $5,000 | 2025 | UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN - SCHOLARSHIP |
| JOSEPH LAMOTTA | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | $5,000 | 2025 | IONA PREPARATORY LOWER SCHOOL - SCHOLARSHIP |
| NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY | DAVIE, FL | $5,000 | 2025 | ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT |
| UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA | ATHENS, GA | $5,000 | 2025 | THE GEORGIA BULLDOG CLUB |
| KYLIE CASTRO | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | $5,000 | 2025 | UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE - SCHOLARSHIP |
| LINDSAY BENSON | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | $5,000 | 2025 | UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN - SCHOLARSHIP |
| JAMES J BENSON III | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | $5,000 | 2025 | FORDHAM UNIVERSITY - SCHOLARSHIP |
| TEMPLE ADATH OR | WESTON, FL | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| JAMES J BENSON III | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | $5,000 | 2025 | FORDHAM UNIVERSITY - SCHOLARSHIP |
| FRIENDS OF BIRCH PARK | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| ETHAN FU | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | $5,000 | 2025 | UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA - SCHOLARSHIP |
| SAMANTHA MARANDO | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | $5,000 | 2025 | SUMMIT QUESTA MONTESSORI SCHOOL - SCHOLARSHIP |
ALBERT & BEATRIZ MINIACI RAZOR'S EDGE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY & SCIENCE
$51,980GENERAL FUND
MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY & SCIENCE
$50,000GENERAL FUND
HOCHBERG LOWER SCHOOL
$30,000SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE
HOCHBERG LOWER SCHOOL
$30,000SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE
PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS
$25,000ART CENTER
IL CIRCOLO FLORIDA
$15,000GENERAL FUND
FRIENDS OF BIRCH PARK
$10,000GENERAL FUND
FORT LAUDERDALE POLICE OFFICERS FOUNDATION
$10,000GENERAL FUND
IL CIRCOLO FLORIDA
$10,000GENERAL FUND
FORT LAUDERDALE POLICE OFFICERS FOUNDATION
$10,000GENERAL FUND
HUNTER DELUCA
$10,000FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY - SCHOLARSHIP
SLOW BURN THEATRE
$10,000GENERAL FUND
DIMENSIONS DANCE THEATER OF MIAMI INC
$10,000GENERAL FUND
ST THOMAS UNIVERSITY
$10,000MAIN UNIVERSITY ANNUAL FUND
NICOLE JONES
$10,000BAYLOR UNIVERSITY - SCHOLARSHIP
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
$5,500WILLIAM C HARTMAN FUND
INTER-AMERICAN FOUNDATION
$5,000GENERAL FUND
NICOLE JONES
$5,000BAYLOR UNIVERSITY - SCHOLARSHIP
ANTHONY LAMOTTA
$5,000IONA PREPARATORY SCHOOL - SCHOLARSHIP
ANTWAN LATIMORE
$5,000FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY - SCHOLARSHIP
MIA SUN FU
$5,000UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA - SCHOLARSHIP
NATALIE JONES
$5,000CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY - SCHOLARSHIP
MAX MARANDO
$5,000ST THOMAS AQUINAS HIGH SCHOOL - SCHOLARSHIP
ADRIANA LAMOTTA
$5,000SAINT FRANCIS PREPARATORY SCHOOL - SCHOLARSHIP
TEMPLE ADATH OR
$5,000GENERAL FUND
LINDSAY BENSON
$5,000UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN - SCHOLARSHIP
JOSEPH LAMOTTA
$5,000IONA PREPARATORY LOWER SCHOOL - SCHOLARSHIP
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
$5,000THE GEORGIA BULLDOG CLUB
KYLIE CASTRO
$5,000UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE - SCHOLARSHIP
LINDSAY BENSON
$5,000UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN - SCHOLARSHIP
JAMES J BENSON III
$5,000FORDHAM UNIVERSITY - SCHOLARSHIP
TEMPLE ADATH OR
$5,000GENERAL FUND
JAMES J BENSON III
$5,000FORDHAM UNIVERSITY - SCHOLARSHIP
FRIENDS OF BIRCH PARK
$5,000GENERAL FUND
ETHAN FU
$5,000UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA - SCHOLARSHIP
SAMANTHA MARANDO
$5,000SUMMIT QUESTA MONTESSORI SCHOOL - SCHOLARSHIP