John and Helen Timo Foundation
Preselected recipients only
John and Helen Timo Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $150,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $58,000. 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$150,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$58,000
- Assets$4.3 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was up from $73,819 the year before.
35% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $73,819 | 22 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $150,000 | 20 | $4.3 million |
How to apply
John and Helen Timo 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 John and Helen Timo Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 14 | $110,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $22,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $16,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carpatho Rusyn Research Center | General & Unrestricted | $58,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | General & Unrestricted | $22,000 |
| 25 Carrick Ave Project | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Carpatho Rusyn Society | Annual Fund | $15,000 |
| Kenwood Symphony Orchestra | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Carpatho Rusyn Research Center | The People from Nowhere video course | $6,000 |
| Postnatural | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Carpatho Rusyn Society | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| 25 Carrick Ave Project | Charitable Event | $1,500 |
| New Sun Rising | Charitable Event | $1,500 |
| Sisters of the Order of Saint Basil the Great | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Nationality Council Centennial Award Scholarship Fund | $1,500 |
| Bulgarian-Macedonian National Educational and Cult | Charitable Event | $1,000 |
| Czechoslovak Genealogical Society International in | Charitable Event | $1,000 |
| Saint John Chrysostom Byzantine Catholic Church | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Taconic Music Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Fractured Atlas Inc | Doma Dance Theater led by Alexandra Bodnarchuk | $500 |
| Metropolitan Archeparchy of Pittsburgh Byzantine | Office of Religious Education | $500 |
| Monroeville Public Library Fund | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Maria Silvestri
- Mary Catherine Silvestri
Questions people ask
Does John and Helen Timo Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does John and Helen Timo Foundation give?
$150,000 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs John and Helen Timo Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Maria Silvestri (Dir, Pres) and Mary Catherine Silvestri (Dir, Sec).
What does John and Helen Timo Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, arts and culture and education.