Ettore Richard Derosa Jr Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ettore Richard Derosa Jr Foundation is a private foundation in Reno, Nevada. In tax year 2025 it gave $117,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $12,000 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$117,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$12,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $127,000 the year before.
33% of its 2025 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 | $120,600 | 10 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $127,000 | 8 | $2.4 million |
| 2025 | $117,000 | 9 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
Ettore Richard Derosa Jr 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 Ettore Richard Derosa Jr Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7 | $90,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $25,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $12,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of San Francisco | To provide scholarships to students pursuing nursing degrees via the usf nursing program. | $25,000 |
| Cure Sma | To drive research for treatments and a cure for sma, and to support and empower everyone impacted by sma today. | $25,000 |
| Blind Childrens Center | To prepare infants, toddlers, and preschoolers of all abilities to thrive through inclusive, family-focused early childhood education, with a specialized focus on children who are blind or visually impaired. | $15,000 |
| Grace Science Foundation | To support and fund the development of life-saving treatment for patients that are deficient in the n-glycanese enzyme and those suffering from related genetic diseases. | $15,000 |
| Step 2 | To provide gender-specific long-term treatment services for substance use disorders, domestic violence intervention and education, and trauma services. | $12,000 |
| Song for Charlie | To raise awareness about fentapills - fake pills made of fentanyl among young people between the ages 13-30. | $10,000 |
| USC Caruso Catholic Center | To invite the usc community into a transforming relationship with christ and one another, empowered to make a lasting impact on the world. | $10,000 |
| Assistance League of Greater San Diego | To transform lives and strengthen community, to identify critical needs, develop impactful programs, and raise funds to deliver meaningful solutions. | $10,000 |
| JF Shea Therapeutic Riding Center Inc | To empower individuals through the transformative power of equine assisted services, fostering strength, confidence, and connection. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- June L Cox
- Jeffrey R Jennison
Questions people ask
Does Ettore Richard Derosa Jr Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ettore Richard Derosa Jr Foundation give?
$117,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $12,000.
Who runs Ettore Richard Derosa Jr Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists June L Cox (President) and Jeffrey R Jennison (Director).
What does Ettore Richard Derosa Jr Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and science and research.