DeNicola Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
DeNicola Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $84,978 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $1,060 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$84,978
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$1,060
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees68%
Giving in 2024 was down from $89,367 the year before.
68% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $89,367 | 14 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $84,978 | 20 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
DeNicola Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What DeNicola Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 10 | $45,728 |
| New York | 2 | $26,000 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $6,445 |
| Nevada | 1 | $2,265 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,040 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple University | Rome campus | $25,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson University | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Norristown Zoological Society | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| God Feeds | Thanksgiving dinners | $5,500 |
| A Meaningful Purpose | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Norristown Zoological Society | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities -Greater Las Vegas | Super bowl event (see in-kind grant general explanation) | $2,265 |
| Police Athletic League of Philadelphia | For backpacks for Back to School event | $1,633 |
| Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans | The Avanti Group Chicago Fund | $1,500 |
| A Babys Breath | General & Unrestricted (see in-kind grant general explanation) | $1,081 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | General & Unrestricted | $1,040 |
| CH Pennsylvania Under - 21 | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Shanahan Education Foundation Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Sold Out Youth Ministries Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Jaws Youth Fund | General & Unrestricted (see in-kind grant general explanation) | $945 |
| Merakey Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $800 |
| Opus Outreach Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Rutgers University Foundation | Charitable Event | $500 |
| Daily Bread Community Food Pantry Inc | General & Unrestricted | $214 |
Officers and trustees
- Cosmo DeNicola
- Janet DeNicola
Questions people ask
Does DeNicola Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does DeNicola Family Foundation give?
$84,978 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $1,060.
Who runs DeNicola Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Cosmo DeNicola (Pres, Dir, Treas, Cob) and Janet DeNicola (Dir, Sec, VP).
What does DeNicola Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and animals.