Private foundation · EIN 23-3031478 · Blue Bell, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

La Speranza Charitable Foundation

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: 10 grants paid, $71K total, median $2,150. 70% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$71K
Median grant
$2,150
Stays in PA
70%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Germantown AcademyFort Washington, PAGeneral support$25K
National Italian American FoundationWashington, DCGeneral support$18K
The Trustees of the University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PAGeneral support$10K
Boys and Girls Club of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PAGeneral support$9,000
The Justinian FoundationPhiladelphia, PAGeneral support$2,500
Italian Welfare LeagueNew York, NYGeneral support$1,800
Bringing Hope HomeMalvern, PAGeneral support$1,500
Community BackstomNew York, NYGeneral support$1,500
Philadelphia Montessori SchoolPhiladelphia, PAGeneral support$1,000
Partnership in OutreachChester Springs, PAGeneral support$1,000

By state: Pennsylvania 7 · District of Columbia 1 · New York 2

About this foundation

La Speranza Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Directors, tax-exempt since 2005. 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 La Speranza Charitable Foundation 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 La Speranza Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $71K across 10 grants, a median of $2,150.

Where does La Speranza Charitable Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (7 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), New York (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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