Private foundation · EIN 56-6594082 · Freehold, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Dealessandro 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 32 grants paid, $149K total, median $5,000. 34% of grants stayed in New Jersey.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
32
$149K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in NJ
34%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.6M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 29 of 32 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The New SchoolNew York, NYGeneral support grant$10K
St Jude Children's Research HospMemphis, TNGeneral support grant$7,500
American Red CrossBoone, IAGeneral support grant$5,000
Catholic Relief ServicesHarlan, IAGeneral support grant$5,000
Doctors Without BordersHagerstown, MDGeneral support grant$5,000
Monmouth UniversityWest Long Branch, NJGeneral support grant$5,000
North American VolunteersSyracuse, NYGeneral support grant$5,000
Oak Hill AcademyLincroft, NJGeneral support grant$5,000
Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenAtlanta, GAGeneral support grant$5,000
St Joan of Arc Catholic ChurchBoca Raton, FLGeneral support grant$5,000
The Parish Community of St HelenWestfield, NJGeneral support grant$5,000
The Salvation ArmyWest Nyack, NYGeneral support grant$5,000
Saint John Vianney High SchoolHolmdel, NJGeneral support grant$5,000
Life Choices Resource CenterMetuchen, NJGeneral support grant$5,000
Joan Angela D'Alessandro Mem FndtnHillsdale, NJGeneral support grant$5,000
Lumen Christi Scholarship AppealPalm Beach Gardens, FLGeneral support grant$5,000
Disabled American VeteransCincinnati, OHGeneral support grant$5,000
Jewish National FundNew York, NYGeneral support grant$5,000
Holy Cross HealthFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral support grant$5,000
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCGeneral support grant$5,000
Wounder Warrior ProjectTopeka, KSGeneral support grant$5,000
Jersey Shore Univ Med Ctr Found Suite C-4Wall Township, NJGeneral support grant$5,000
Stephen Siller Tunnel to TowersStaten Island, NYGeneral support grant$5,000
The New York Firefighters Burn CtrBronx, NYGeneral support grant$2,500
The New York FoundlingNew York, NYGeneral support grant$2,500
Clark Scholarship FundClark, NJGeneral support grant$2,000
Alzheimer's New JerseyRoseland, NJGeneral support grant$2,000
National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyCanton, MAGeneral support grant$2,000
The Jed FoundationBoston, MAGeneral support grant$2,000

By state: New Jersey 11 · New York 7 · Florida 3 · Ohio 2 · Iowa 2 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

Dealessandro Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Freehold, New Jersey, administered in care of Drinker Biddle & Shanley Llp, tax-exempt since 2002. 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 Dealessandro Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Dealessandro Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $149K across 32 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Dealessandro Foundation give?

New Jersey (11 grants), New York (7 grants), Florida (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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