Christina Dettorre Foundation
The Christina Dettorre Foundation is a private foundation based in Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania. Its stated primary objective is to make grants to Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations; it does not make grants to individuals.
Christina Dettorre Foundation at a glance
In short: Christina Dettorre Foundation gave $120K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $119,960
- +263.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +233.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,996
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,930
- Total assets
- $3,103,856
- +21.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Christina Dettorre Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2183 Basswood Drive, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
Phone: (267) 210-2169
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Christina Dettorre Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Elmwood Park Zoo ($50K). Together the top 10 received $120K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 13 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania and 1% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Christina Dettorre Foundation gives
- 0% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 83% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2024) to $120K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $120K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elmwood Park Zoo Norristown, PA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Temple University Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Temple Cats Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted Grant | $10,000 |
| Saint Luke's Catholic School Glenside, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Eagles Autism Foundation Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $2,860 |
| A Meaningful Purpose at Reed's Farm Egg Harbor Township, NJ | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Sturgi's Youth Football Philadelphia, PA | Restricted Grant | $500 |
| Saint Luke's Catholic Church Glenside, PA | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Teenage Garage Band Palooza River Edge, NJ | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Plymouth Whitemarsh High School Plymouth Meeting, PA | Unrestricted | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,103,856 | $714,504 | $164,375 | $119,960 | 10 | $128,034 | $88,407 | $154,241 |
| 2024 | $2,558,180 | $2,587,317 | $64,209 | $33,000 | 3 | $38,732 | — | $128,192 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Christina Dettorre Foundation reported a distributable amount of $154K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its primary objective is grantmaking to Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations. Its 2025 grants included support for Elmwood Park Zoo, Temple University, Temple Cats, Saint Luke’s Catholic School, and Eagles Autism Foundation. The available information does not state the missions of these grantees.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $119,960. The median grant was $1,930; grants ranged from $100 to $50,000. The largest grants were $50,000 each to Elmwood Park Zoo and Temple University, followed by $10,000 to Temple Cats and $5,000 to Saint Luke’s Catholic School.
The foundation states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Brian Shafer as President, Morgan Shafer as Treasurer, and Adrienne Renzelli as Secretary.
Christina Dettorre Foundation is led by Brian Shafer, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian Shafer
President
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adrienne Renzelli
Secretary
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Morgan Shafer
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Christina Dettorre Foundation
How much does Christina Dettorre Foundation give each year?
Christina Dettorre Foundation gave $120K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $33K across 3 grants.
What is Christina Dettorre Foundation's typical grant size?
Christina Dettorre Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,930, and its average grant was $11,996, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Christina Dettorre Foundation give grants?
Christina Dettorre Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (4 grants) and Glenside, PA (2 grants).
Does Christina Dettorre Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of Christina Dettorre Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Christina Dettorre Foundation's largest grantees?
Christina Dettorre Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Elmwood Park Zoo ($50,000), Temple University ($50,000) and Temple Cats ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Christina Dettorre Foundation?
Christina Dettorre Foundation reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $128K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $154K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Christina Dettorre Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its primary objective is grantmaking to Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations. Its 2025 grants included support for Elmwood Park Zoo, Temple University, Temple Cats, Saint Luke’s Catholic School, and Eagles Autism Foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Christina Dettorre Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Christina Dettorre Foundation's EIN?
Christina Dettorre Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-1304323. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does Christina Dettorre Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
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Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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