The Fruscione Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, with a strong emphasis on education. Its mission centers around enhancing educational opportunities, promoting youth development, and providing support for individuals with disabilities. The foundation funds a range of initiatives, including scholarships, youth sports programs, and employment opportunities for disabled workers, as well as efforts to prevent homelessness. It primarily serves organizations that focus on education and community support, reflecting its commitment to improving the lives of children and families.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established charitable organizations—especially schools and education-focused nonprofits based in the foundation's home state—already known to the foundation or introduced through trusted intermediaries.
Good Fit
- • Organization is based in the foundation's home state (NJ) or has a strong in-state presence.
- • Work clearly aligned with education, youth development, scholarships, or disability support.
- • Organizational profile matches past grantees (independent 501(c)(3) charities and schools).
- • Existing relationship, board-level connection, or an invitation from the foundation or a known intermediary.
Geography
Giving is concentrated in the foundation's home state: 87% of 2023 dollars were in-state, with only two other states receiving small shares, indicating a mostly state-focused footprint.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 11 distinct recipients (22 in the prior year) so the funder supports multiple independent organizations, but dollars are heavily concentrated (one recipient received about 64% and the top five about 88%).
New Applicants
The foundation states grants are by preselection only and behavior shows heavy repetition (9 returning recipients and only 2 new in the latest year), so unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to enter the portfolio without an introduction.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
