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Special Needs Advocacy is a private corporation based in LANSDOWNE, PA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2020. The principal officer is Robet Radich. It holds total assets of $12K. Annual income is reported at $224K. Total assets have grown from $3K in 2020 to $12K in 2024. Created and implemented the Special Needs Trust Program including establishing all policies and procedures for administering Trusts so that recipients will remain eligible for means tested government benefits. In 2020 our first year of operation we onboarded 7 new clients including 2 that we work on on a pro bono basis. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Pennsylvania and Tennessee. According to available records, Special Needs Advocacy has made 32 grants totaling $15K, with a median grant of $500. Annual giving has grown from $1K in 2021 to $6K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $8K distributed across 20 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $2K, with an average award of $603.12. The foundation has supported 11 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Pennsylvania and Tennessee and District of Columbia. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$350
Average Grant
$363
Largest Grant
$500
Based on 4 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Created and implemented the Special Needs Trust Program including establishing all policies and procedures for administering Trusts so that recipients will remain eligible for means tested government benefits. In 2020 our first year of operation we onboarded 7 new clients including 2 that we work on on a pro bono basis
Expenses: $250
Established a pro Bono program for trustee and financial power of attorney services. We received mandates to support additional clients in 2020 which came onboard in 2021. 3 additional pro bono clients
We did 5 Financial Literacy Trust and Public Benefit presentations to community organizations throughout SE Pennsylvania in 2020
Expenses: $150
We did pro bono benefit consulting for 3 Special Needs Clients in 2020- establishing SSDI eligibility for one client and handled SSI appeals for two additional clients.
Created and implemented the Special Needs Trust Program including establishing all policies and procedures for administering Trusts so that recipients will remain eligible for means tested government benefits. In 2020 our first year of operation we onboarded 7 new clients including 2 that we work on on a pro bono basis. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 32 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in PA, TN, DC.
Special Needs Advocacy has distributed a total of $15K across 32 grants. The median grant size is $500, with an average of $603.12. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $2K.
Special Needs Advocacy typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Special Needs Advocacy is headquartered in LANSDOWNE, PA. While based in PA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
Officer and trustee information is not yet available for this foundation. This data is typically reported in Part VIII of the 990-PF filing.
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$12K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$12K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
32
Total Giving
$15K
Average Grant
$603.12
Median Grant
$500
Unique Recipients
11
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaitlyn SaezPRO BONO TRUSTEE SERVICES | Aston, PA | $2K | 2023 |
| Judy MadonnaPRO BONO TRUSTEE SERVICES | Conestoga, PA | $1K | 2023 |
| St Judes Children'S HospitalCash grant from ongoing operations | Memphis, TN | $1K | 2023 |
| PhilabundanceGrant from operating funds | Philadelphia, PA | $1K | 2023 |
| Support Center For Child AdvocatesCash Grant from operations | Philadelphia, PA | $500 | 2023 |
| Klaudia MillerPro bono trustee services | Harleysville, PA | N/A | 2023 |
| Hector ColonPro bono trustee services | Philadelphia, PA | N/A | 2023 |
| Keith GlennValue of pro bono trustee services | Philadelphia, PA | — | 2023 |
| Ptrick LehmanRental and Food assistance | Carnegie, PA | $500 | 2022 |
| Autism SpeaksCASH GRANT | Washington, DC | $500 | 2022 |
| Operation Warmcash grant | Chadds Ford, PA | $250 | 2022 |
| St Jude Children'S HospitalGeneral grant to Childrens Hospital | Memphis, TN | $350 | 2021 |
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
LIGONIER, PA
PITTSBURGH, PA