The Finelli Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to providing financial assistance for various charitable causes. Its mission focuses on supporting individuals facing health challenges, particularly those affected by cancer and mental disabilities, as well as contributing to educational initiatives and community services. The foundation serves a diverse range of recipients, including individuals in need of medical assistance, educational institutions, and community organizations. Its funding reflects a commitment to enhancing the well-being of vulnerable populations and supporting local community efforts.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small, local or regional organization or an individual project with a clear personal or community connection to the trustees and requests in the small-grant range (under ~$5K), especially in health, disability support, education, or faith-based service.
Good Fit
- • Located in Ohio or nearby (regional presence).
- • Request size in the low-thousands and specific, tangible purpose (medical assistance, school support, missionary work).
- • A clear, personal or trustee-related connection or referral into the foundation’s circle.
- • Project aligns with prior purposes such as medical/cancer assistance, disability support, education, or mission/faith activities.
Geography
In the latest year grants were paid to recipients in two states and the foundation gave a majority share to Ohio (62%), indicating a state-level/regional focus rather than national reach.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded multiple independent recipients each observed year (4 distinct recipients in 2024 and 3 in 2023) with no repeating grantees, showing a moderate variety of small recipients despite the program's small overall scale.
New Applicants
Behaviorally the funder has supported new recipients each observed year (no repeats), which suggests newcomers have been funded; however, the foundation’s stated preselection approach and lack of a public application route mean openness to unfamiliar applicants cannot be confirmed.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
