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La Speranza Charitable Foundation is a private corporation based in BLUE BELL, PA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is Directors. It holds total assets of $1.3M. Annual income is reported at $1.6M. Total assets have grown from $931K in 2011 to $1.2M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Pennsylvania and New York. According to available records, La Speranza Charitable Foundation has made 41 grants totaling $273K, with a median grant of $4K. The foundation has distributed between $58K and $77K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $77K distributed across 13 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $25K, with an average award of $7K. The foundation has supported 24 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Pennsylvania, District of Columbia, New York, which account for 93% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 13 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
La Speranza Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 41 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in PA, DC, NY.
La Speranza Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $273K across 41 grants. The median grant size is $4K, with an average of $7K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $25K.
La Speranza Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
La Speranza Charitable Foundation is headquartered in BLUE BELL, PA. While based in PA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maria A Downs | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dennis George | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Anthony S Disandro Jr Esq | SECETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Anthony S Disandro | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$83K
Total Assets
$1.2M
Fair Market Value
$1.3M
Net Worth
$1.2M
Grants Paid
$71K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$25K
Distribution Amount
$60K
Total: $1.2M
Total Grants
41
Total Giving
$273K
Average Grant
$7K
Median Grant
$4K
Unique Recipients
24
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Girl ScoutsGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $250 | 2023 |
| Germantown AcademyGENERAL SUPPORT | Fort Washington, PA | $25K | 2023 |
| National Italian American FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $24K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of PhiladelphiaGENERAL SUPPORT | Philadelphia, PA | $5K | 2023 |
| Prince Albert Ii Of Monaco Foundation UsaGENERAL SUPPORT | Philadelphia, PA | $5K | 2023 |
| Italian Wefare LeagueGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Community BackstomGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $4K | 2023 |
| Roman Catholic High SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Philadelphia, PA | $2K | 2023 |
| Bringing Hope HomeGENERAL SUPPORT | Malvern, PA | $1K | 2023 |
| The Trustees Of The University Of PennsylvaniaGENERAL SUPPORT | Philadelphia, PA | $20K | 2022 |
| Othodavis Scholarship FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Deptford, NJ | $3K | 2022 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Alexandria, VA | $2K | 2022 |
| Partnership In OutreachGENERAL SUPPORT | Chester Springs, PA | $1K | 2022 |
| First Book PhiladelphiaGENERAL SUPPORT | Gladwyne, PA | $1K | 2022 |
| Philadelphia Chapter Of Chums IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Blue Bell, PA | $250 | 2022 |
| The Als AssociationGENERAL SUPPORT | Ambler, PA | $100 | 2022 |
| Children Hospital FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Philadelphia, PA | $10K | 2021 |
| Italian Welfare LeagueGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $4K | 2021 |
| Simeone FoundationITALIAN AMERICAN MEDICAL AWARDS | Philadelphia, PA | $3K | 2021 |
| St Maron Catholic ChurchGENERAL SUPPORT | Philadelphia, PA | $3K | 2021 |
| Plumstead Christian SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Plumsteadville, PA | $250 | 2021 |
| National Italian American FndnGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $16K | 2020 |
| Children Hospital FndnGENERAL SUPPORT | Philadelphia, PA | $10K | 2020 |
| American Friends Of ItalyGENERAL SUPPORT | Essington, PA | $3K | 2020 |
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