New Britain Charitable Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
New Britain Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Chalfont, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $27,500 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $15,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$27,500
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$15,500
- Assets$9,838
- New grantees86%
Giving in 2025 was up from $20,000 the year before.
86% 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 | $24,000 | 7 | $8,720 |
| 2024 | $20,000 | 6 | $10,938 |
| 2025 | $27,500 | 8 | $9,838 |
How to apply
| Contact | Domenic Dipillo Executive Director 335 W Butler Avenue, Chalfont, PA 18914 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (215) 996-3700 |
| What to submit | A grant application is available on our website. For requests of less than $1,000, complete section 1. For requests of $1,000 or more, complete sections 1, 2, & 3. Section 1: organization information, including but not limited to confirmation of 501(c)(3) public charity status. (continued on the next page) section 2: proposal summary * describe your organization's history and mission. * include geographic location of your organization and its beneficiaries. * provide a narrative of the purpose of your request, including what the beneficiaries will gain from this funding. Section 3: funding request * provide a financial summary of how the funds will be utilized. * include an expense budget for the financial request. * include last year's annual report. |
| Restrictions | The foundation will review all applications and determine the level of interest based on the giving guidelines and availability of funds. The foundation will consider requests from qualified tax-exempt, nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charities that support the following purposes as a charitable entity: (1) charities providing programs for children and adults living with a variety of physical or mental disabilities. (2) charities that address poverty, hunger, or terminal illnesses. (3) programs supporting financial literacy and education for youth and adults. (continued on the next page) the foundation will also evaluate various opportunities for community programs and sponsorships that make a meaningful difference in the communities we serve. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What New Britain Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 8 | $27,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge of Hope Buxmont | Helping to end homelessness for single mothers and their children | $15,500 |
| Christ's Cupboard Food Pantry | Food pantry providing emergency food for families in bucks county | $2,000 |
| Daily Bread Community Food Pantry | Food pantry providing emergency food for families in montgomery county | $2,000 |
| Garden of Health | Providing food free of allergens to low-income senior housing and community groups in bucks and montgomery counties | $2,000 |
| Human | Low-income family assistance with housing and medical expenses | $2,000 |
| Shepherd's Shelf | Emergency food shelter servings households in montgomery county | $2,000 |
| Individual | Cancer patients needing financial assistance for critical life expenses | $1,000 |
| Special Equestrians | Provide therapeutic horseback riding for low-income riders with disabilities | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dana Defilippis
- Domenic Dipillo
- Tom Janis
- Tom Eisenberger
- Julian Hauck
Questions people ask
Does New Britain Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does New Britain Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$27,500 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs New Britain Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Dana Defilippis (President), Domenic Dipillo (Vice President, Executive Director), Tom Janis (Treasurer) and Tom Eisenberger (Board Member) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does New Britain Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, human services and food and hunger.