Private foundation · EIN 22-3113270 · Tenafly, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Florence & Paul Derosa Memorial Fund for the Arts Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $407K total, median $41K. 50% of grants stayed in New Jersey.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$407K
Median grant
$41K
Stays in NJ
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.9M

Grants paid in 2025

8 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Chapin SchoolNew York, NYTo support education$78K
Newark AcademyLivingston, NJTo support education$77K
Saddle River Day SchoolSaddle River, NJTo support education$77K
Nightingale Bamford SchoolNew York, NYTo support education$44K
Kent Place SchoolSummit, NJTo support education$39K
The Spence SchoolNew York, NYTo support education$39K
The Wardlaw Hartrdige SchoolEdison, NJTo support education$39K
The Juilliard SchoolNew York, NYTo support arts education$15K

By state: New Jersey 4 · New York 4

About this foundation

Florence & Paul Derosa Memorial Fund for the Arts Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Tenafly, New Jersey, tax-exempt since 2003. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Florence & Paul Derosa Memorial Fund for the Arts Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Florence & Paul Derosa Memorial Fund for the Arts Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $407K across 8 grants, a median of $41K.

Where does Florence & Paul Derosa Memorial Fund for the Arts Inc give?

New Jersey (4 grants), New York (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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