Della Calce Private Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Della Calce Private Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Valley Cottage, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $105,000 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$105,000
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2025 was up from $91,000 the year before.
64% of its 2025 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 | $86,000 | 19 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $91,000 | 20 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $105,000 | 22 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Della Calce Private Foundation Inc 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 Della Calce Private Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $39,000 |
| California | 2 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $9,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Breast Cancer Research | Donation | $5,000 |
| St Jude's Childrens Hospittal | Donation | $5,000 |
| Smile Train | Donation | $5,000 |
| Semper-Fi Fund | Donation | $5,000 |
| Cancer Research | Donation | $5,000 |
| Save the Children | Donation | $5,000 |
| Direct Relief | Donation | $5,000 |
| K9'S for Warriors | Donation | $5,000 |
| Cure Alzheimers | Donation | $5,000 |
| Helen Keller Int'l Fdn | Donation | $5,000 |
| Ronald Mac Donald Charities | Donation | $5,000 |
| Gary Sinese Fdn | Donation | $5,000 |
| The V Fdn for Cancer | Donation | $5,000 |
| Boys Town | Donation | $5,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Donation | $5,000 |
| Fisher House Fdn | Donation | $5,000 |
| Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research | Donation | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Fdn | Donation | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross | Donation | $4,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Donation | $4,000 |
| Covenant House | Donation | $4,000 |
| Navy Seal Fdn | Donation | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jerry O'Donahue
Questions people ask
Does Della Calce Private Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Della Calce Private Foundation Inc give?
$105,000 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Della Calce Private Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Jerry O'Donahue (President).
What does Della Calce Private Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and youth programs.