Private foundation · EIN 99-1304323 · Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Christina Dettorre 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, $120K total, median $1,930. 80% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$120K
Median grant
$1,930
Stays in PA
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Elmwood Park ZooNorristown, PAUnrestricted$50K
Temple UniversityPhiladelphia, PAUnrestricted$50K
Temple CatsPhiladelphia, PAUnrestricted Grant$10K
Saint Luke's Catholic SchoolGlenside, PAUnrestricted$5,000
Eagles Autism FoundationPhiladelphia, PAUnrestricted$2,860
A Meaningful Purpose at Reed's FarmEgg Harbor Township, NJUnrestricted$1,000
Sturgi's Youth FootballPhiladelphia, PARestricted Grant$500
Saint Luke's Catholic ChurchGlenside, PAUnrestricted$250
Teenage Garage Band PaloozaRiver Edge, NJUnrestricted$250
Plymouth Whitemarsh High SchoolPlymouth Meeting, PAUnrestricted$100

By state: Pennsylvania 8 · New Jersey 2

About this foundation

Christina Dettorre Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania, tax-exempt since 2024. 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 Christina Dettorre 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 Christina Dettorre Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $120K across 10 grants, a median of $1,930.

Where does Christina Dettorre Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (8 grants), New Jersey (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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