Uncommon Individual Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Uncommon Individual Foundation is a private foundation in Villanova, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 94 grants; the typical grant was $1,250 and the largest $500,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants94
- Typical grant$1,250
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$94.0 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.5 million the year before.
100% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $859,174 | 30 | $78.7 million |
| 2023 | $1.5 million | 2 | $83.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 94 | $94.0 million |
How to apply
Uncommon Individual 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Uncommon Individual Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 20 states, the most to Pennsylvania. It also paid $11,800 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 38 | $983,479 |
| New Jersey | 9 | $58,500 |
| Hawaii | 4 | $10,000 |
| Ohio | 6 | $9,250 |
| West Virginia | 5 | $8,250 |
| Texas | 5 | $7,250 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,675 |
| New York | 2 | $5,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable | Cash contribution | $500,000 |
| Liguori Academy | Presidential excellence award grant agreement | $110,000 |
| The Baum School | Centenial expansion | $100,000 |
| Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School | Work study sponsor - 4 students at st rose 204025 inv# 25-057/scott belveal scholarship 2025 1 of 4/3 year commitment | $79,549 |
| Hope for Kids | Camp miracles sponsor/donation in support of healing to fly | $35,000 |
| New Jersey Scholars | Donation | $30,000 |
| Community Volunteers in Medicine | Donation | $25,000 |
| Cornerstone Christian Academy | Donation | $25,000 |
| Haven Ministries | Donation | $25,000 |
| Villanova Athletic Ticket Office | Donation to villanova | $22,680 |
| Deb Tiagwad Memorial Fund | Inv#46 - cocktail sponsor/2025 cocktail sponsor confirm with jh | $17,000 |
| Boys Town Jerusalem | Share of bomb shelter group pledge/inv # 761495 wissahickon caddie sponsor | $11,800 |
| Eagles Autism Challenge | Sponsor team - the uncommon individuals | $10,000 |
| Arizona State University | College credit scholarships | $5,675 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Chester Pa | In memory of michael hackman | $5,000 |
| Radnor Abc | Sponsor holding for jh approvl | $5,000 |
| Villanova University | Sponsor - 2nd place prize | $5,000 |
| Malvern Preparatory School | Sponsor david duffy memorial golf outing | $4,000 |
| Seal Future Foundation Inc | Hole sponsor | $4,000 |
| Individual | Dr. Ron attarian ontrack plus scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Caruso scholarship - yr4 | $2,500 |
| Individual | Dr. Ron attarian ontrack plus scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Caruso ontrack plus scholarship yr 1 | $2,500 |
| Individual | Caruso scholarship award - yr3 | $2,500 |
| Individual | Caruso ontrack scholarship award yr 2 | $2,500 |
| Individual | Dr. Ron attarian ontrack plus scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Caruso scholarship - yr4 | $2,500 |
| Individual | Dr. Ron attarian ontrack plus scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Caruso ontrack plus scholarship award yr 2 | $2,500 |
| Individual | Caruso ontrack plus scholarship yr 1 | $2,500 |
| Individual | Ontrack scholarship award attarian funded yr 2 | $2,500 |
| Individual | Caruso ontrack plus scholarship - yr 1 | $2,500 |
| Individual | Dr. Ron attarian ontrack plus scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Caruso ontrack plus scholarship yr 1 | $2,500 |
| Individual | Caruso scholarship award - yr 3 | $2,500 |
| Individual | Ontrack scholarship award attarian funded yr 2 | $2,500 |
| Individual | Caruso ontrack plus scholarship yr 1 | $2,500 |
| Sea Grit Fire Department | In memory of helene baeszler | $2,500 |
| Sea Grit Public Library | In memory of helene baeszler | $2,500 |
| Individual | Dr. Ron attarian ontrack plus scholarship | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- John C Crosby
- Gary R Dilella
- Gerald N Holtz
- Jonathan Caruso
- Jennifer Caruso
Questions people ask
Does Uncommon Individual Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Uncommon Individual Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 94 grants, with a typical grant of $1,250.
Who runs Uncommon Individual Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John C Crosby (Executive Director), Gary R Dilella (VP and Treasury), Gerald N Holtz (President) and Jonathan Caruso (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Uncommon Individual Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and faith communities.