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Centofante Foundation

Redondo Beach, California  ·  EIN 330361839  ·  Private foundation

Centofante Foundation is a private foundation based in Redondo Beach, California. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.0M in grants paid and $102K in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 13 individual grants from this funder — $8.1M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for higher education. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$102K
Total assets
13
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Centofante Foundation funds

Centofante Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Centofante Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
University of Southern California
GRANTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS
Los Angeles, CA$2.0M2018
University of Southern California
USC COLISEUM RESTORATION
Los Angeles, CA$2.0M2017
University of Southern California
GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
Los Angeles, CA$1.0M2023
University of Southern California
GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
Los Angeles, CA$1.0M2022
University of Southern California
GRANTFSDGRANTS AND CONTRIBUTIONSGRANTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS
Los Angeles, CA$1.0M2020
University of Southern California
GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
Los Angeles, CA$1.0M2024
Swim With Mike Foundation
GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
Pasadena, CA$22K2022
Swim With Mike Foundation
GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
Pasadena, CA$20K2024
University of Southern California
USC SWIM WITH MIKE
Los Angeles, CA$18K2018
University of Southern California
USC SWIM WITH MIKE
Los Angeles, CA$17K2017
Providence Little Company of Mary Foundation
OPERATIONS
Torrance, CA$10K2017
Usc Caruso Catholic Center
GRANT
Los Angeles, CA$10K2020
Swim With Mike Foundation
GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
Pasadena, CA$2K2023

Centofante Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$2.0M
2018$2.0M
2020$1.0M
2022$1.0M
2023$1.0M
2024$1.0M

How to apply for funding from Centofante Foundation

Centofante Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Centofante Foundation

Does Centofante Foundation accept grant applications?
Centofante Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Centofante Foundation fund?
Centofante Foundation's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include University of Southern California, University of Southern California, University of Southern California. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Centofante Foundation give in grants?
Centofante Foundation reported $1.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $8.1M over 13 grants.
Where is Centofante Foundation located?
Centofante Foundation is based in Redondo Beach, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 330361839.
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About this profile. This page is built from Centofante Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Centofante Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.