Special Needs Advocacy
Preselected recipients only
Special Needs Advocacy is a private foundation in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $14,813 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $2,625. 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$14,813
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$2,625
- Assets$0
- New grantees89%
Giving in 2024 was up from $5,628 the year before.
89% of its 2024 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 | $5,628 | 7 | $3,311 |
| 2024 | $14,813 | 24 | $0 |
How to apply
Special Needs Advocacy 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 Special Needs Advocacy funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 17 | $10,663 |
| New York | 4 | $2,250 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
| Utah | 1 | $400 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Probono Trustee services | $2,625 |
| DTC Care | For Childrens Miracle Network Through "Supermom" program | $1,408 |
| Individual | Rental assistance while Social Security Disability application was in process | $1,370 |
| St Judes Childrens Hospital | Cash grant from ongoing operations | $1,000 |
| Individual | Pro bono trustee services | $775 |
| Alliance for Empowerment | Payment to disability rights organization | $750 |
| Broadway Community Food Bank | Donation for operations | $500 |
| Life Center of Delaware County | Cash donation to homeless shelter | $500 |
| Mural Arts Philadelphia | Cash grant to community arts program | $500 |
| Mothers Home | organization benefits impoverished mothers and mothers to be | $500 |
| Afi | Cash grant to arts organization | $500 |
| MJ Fox Foundatioin | Cash grant to Parkinsons Research organization | $500 |
| Pacan | Cash grant for Pancreatic Cancer Research | $500 |
| WXPN | Cash payment to public radio organization | $480 |
| Individual | Pro Bono Trustee Services | $445 |
| Individual | Pro Bono Trustee Services | $435 |
| Individual | Pro Bono Trustee Services | $400 |
| Support Center for Child Advocates | Cash Grant from operations | $250 |
| Schooner Youth Center | Donation to free store in impoverished community | $250 |
| Orphans of the Storm | animal welfare | $250 |
| Spotlight PA | Cash grant to investigative journalism organization | $250 |
| Reach Out And Read | Cash donation for fundraiser to support literacy | $250 |
| Equal Access Legal Services | Cash award to legal services non profit | $250 |
| Philabundance | Grant from operating funds | $125 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Radich
Questions people ask
Does Special Needs Advocacy accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Special Needs Advocacy give?
$14,813 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Special Needs Advocacy?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert Radich (Executive Director).
What does Special Needs Advocacy fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, disability and health.