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Est.

2018

Fiscal Year Start

Apr 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

Tony's Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, operating by invitation only. In 2025, the foundation awarded a total of $19.5K across 10 grantees and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

CARING FOR AND CURING THE FUTURE OF CHICAGOLAND.
Total Funding Given
$19.5K
2025
Grantees funded
10
Multi-year grantees
30%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
3
Median 1st year grant
$6.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$0
J
James Marnos
Board Member
T
Tony Ingraffia
Board Member
D
Domenico Gambino
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to TONY'S CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
No. TONY'S CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does TONY'S CHARITABLE FOUNDATION give?
TONY'S CHARITABLE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, Missouri, and Illinois. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are TONY'S CHARITABLE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from TONY'S CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $6,750. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does TONY'S CHARITABLE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, TONY'S CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $20 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did TONY'S CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, TONY'S CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 8 grantees. Recent grantees include WESTERN UNION FOUNDATION, ALEXIAN BROTHERS HEALTH SYSTEM, and Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to TONY'S CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
TONY'S CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.