Alfred & Dawn Dalessandro Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Alfred & Dawn Dalessandro Foundation is a private foundation in Sea Girt, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $60,155 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $11,500. 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$60,155
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$11,500
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was down from $64,380 the year before.
19% 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 | $47,800 | 30 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $64,380 | 30 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $60,155 | 21 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Alfred & Dawn Dalessandro 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 Alfred & Dawn Dalessandro Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 7 | $16,405 |
| New York | 3 | $12,750 |
| Florida | 1 | $9,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $6,900 |
| Arizona | 2 | $4,500 |
| California | 2 | $4,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $3,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $1,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Charitable donation | $11,500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Charitable donation | $9,000 |
| Individual | Charitable donations | $6,905 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospita | Charitable donation | $5,900 |
| Individual | Charitable donation | $3,500 |
| Turning Point USA | Charitable donation | $2,500 |
| Mercy Center Corp | Charitable donation | $2,200 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Charitable donation | $2,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Cen | Charitable donation | $2,000 |
| Individual | Charitable donation | $2,000 |
| Mary's Place by the Sea | Charitable donation | $2,000 |
| Syngap Research Fund | Charitable donation | $2,000 |
| Individual | Charitable donation | $1,800 |
| Sea Girt Police Fire Rescue | Charitable donation | $1,500 |
| Folds of Honor | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Individual | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Blankets of Hope | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Mt St Dominic Academy | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Night Stalker Foundation | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Making Headway Foundation | Charitable donation | $250 |
| Association of the Miraculous Medal | Charitable donation | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Alfred Dalessandro
- Dawn Dalessandro
- Michael Paul Dalessandro
- Mia Rose Dalessandro
Questions people ask
Does Alfred & Dawn Dalessandro Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Alfred & Dawn Dalessandro Foundation give?
$60,155 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Alfred & Dawn Dalessandro Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Alfred Dalessandro (Chairman), Dawn Dalessandro (Director), Michael Paul Dalessandro (Trustee) and Mia Rose Dalessandro (Trustee).
What does Alfred & Dawn Dalessandro Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and science and research.