Private foundation · EIN 84-6867859 · Sea Girt, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Alfred and Dawn Dalessandro 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: 21 grants paid, $60K total, median $2,000. 33% of grants stayed in New Jersey.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
21
$60K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in NJ
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYCharitable donation$12K
Wounded Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FLCharitable donation$9,000
Various Small OrganizationsSea Girt, NJCharitable donations$6,905
St Jude Children's Research HospitaMemphis, TNCharitable donation$5,900
Safe Haven Baby BoxesWoodburn, INCharitable donation$3,500
Turning Point USAPhoenix, AZCharitable donation$2,500
Mercy Center CorpAsbury Park, NJCharitable donation$2,200
Gary Sinise FoundationWoodland Hills, CACharitable donation$2,000
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenHagerstown, MDCharitable donation$2,000
Make a WishPhoenix, AZCharitable donation$2,000
Mary's Place By the SeaOcean Grove, NJCharitable donation$2,000
Syngap Research FundLos Angeles, CACharitable donation$2,000
Autism NjRobbinsville Township, NJCharitable donation$1,800
Sea Girt Police Fire RescueSea Girt, NJCharitable donation$1,500
Folds of HonorTulsa, OKCharitable donation$1,000
Special Olympics NjLawrenceville, NJCharitable donation$1,000
Blankets of HopeBrooklyn, NYCharitable donation$1,000
Mt St Dominic AcademyCaldwell, NJCharitable donation$1,000
Night Stalker FoundationClarksville, TNCharitable donation$1,000
Making Headway FoundationChappaqua, NYCharitable donation$250
Association of the Miraculous MedalPerryville, MOCharitable donation$100

By state: New Jersey 7 · New York 3 · Florida 1 · Tennessee 2 · Arizona 2 · California 2

About this foundation

Alfred and Dawn Dalessandro Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Sea Girt, New Jersey, tax-exempt since 2025. 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 Alfred and Dawn Dalessandro 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 Alfred and Dawn Dalessandro Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $60K across 21 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Alfred and Dawn Dalessandro Foundation give?

New Jersey (7 grants), New York (3 grants), Florida (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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