Daniele Agostino Derossi Foundation Inc
The Daniele Agostino Derossi Foundation is a private foundation based in Sudbury, Massachusetts. Established in 1991, it supports initiatives addressing the needs of vulnerable people, particularly women and children, with much of its work focused on indigenous communities in Guatemala and Mexico.
Daniele Agostino Derossi Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Daniele Agostino Derossi Foundation Inc gave $865K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $72K), top state Armed Forces Americas. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $865,310
- +13.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $72,109
- -5.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $46,013
- Total assets
- $8,913,994
- +2.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Armed Forces Americas (46% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Daniele Agostino Derossi Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds, except from organizations invited to submit proposals and partners currently receiving funding. Eligible invited organizations and current partners should apply by email and include their most recent narrative and financial report of activities. The foundation’s stated restrictions direct applicants to its guidelines.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Daniele Agostino Derossi Foundation
Mailing address: 20 Northwood Dr Unit 403, Sudbury, MA 01776
Phone: (703) 627-6385
Website: https://www.dadfound.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Daniele Agostino Derossi Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Save the Children Italia ($269K). Together the top 10 received $820K.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 65 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it mainly supports projects in Guatemala and Mexico, particularly those serving indigenous communities. It also supports a handful of projects in other countries through organizations and partners with which it has a longstanding working relationship. Its work includes a project in Ponderano, Italy, supporting women and children affected by domestic violence.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Daniele Agostino Derossi Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 12 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $76K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 205% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $536K (2022) to $865K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $865K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Save the Children Italia Italy, AA | Renovation of structure in Ponderano, Italyto provide transitional housing for mothers and childrenwho are victims of domestic violence | $269,292 |
| Maya Educational Foundation Wellfleet, MA | Support in creating a private vocationalhigh school and providing student housingin the Peten area in Guatemala | $130,068 |
| Madre Tierra Mexico | Health careprograms | $121,000 |
| Fundacion Nueva Esperanza Guatemala, AA | Rabinal ClinicGuatemala / HealthMedical center salaries and supplies | $78,222 |
| Mujeres Aliadas AC Tuscon, AZ | Birthing clinicand health center | $50,989 |
| Amigos de San Cristobal Chiapas Mexico, AA | Reproductivehealth educationand services | $50,000 |
| Friends of Transitions Guatemala Mill Valley, CA | Funding for wheelchairs andprosthetics | $42,025 |
| GoPhilanthropic Foundation Pittsford, NY | Health Projectsmainly inGuatemala | $27,000 |
| ConnectED Santa Cruz, CA | 5 Educationfellow projects | $26,705 |
| Mundo Exchange Portland, OR | To supportAMaChajuil | $25,152 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,913,994 | $253,586 | $966,395 | $865,310 | 12 | $865,310 | $200,825 | $422,077 |
| 2023 | $8,668,975 | $368,538 | $895,897 | $765,057 | 10 | $765,067 | $314,553 | $421,848 |
| 2022 | $8,496,407 | $425,417 | $650,752 | $535,610 | 13 | $535,610 | $363,102 | $474,476 |
| 2021 | $9,821,701 | $567,920 | $883,845 | $732,875 | 16 | — | $517,644 | $433,050 |
| 2020 | $7,797,378 | $136,288 | $946,599 | $824,963 | 14 | — | $184,436 | $396,431 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Daniele Agostino Derossi Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $422K for 2024 — 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’s mission focuses on addressing the needs of disenfranchised people in health, nutrition, education, housing, income generation, and basic services. It gives preference to small grassroots groups and projects benefiting women and children. Grants are intended to benefit a group, cooperative, or community, rather than a single individual.
The foundation also considers arts and photography projects related to the survival of native cultures, as well as ethnographic studies and reports about social problems in its regions of work. It primarily makes grants through tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations that support groups in Guatemala, Mexico, and other countries where it operates, including organizations acting as fiscal agents for existing groups.
Among its 2024 grantees, Maya Educational Foundation describes its mission as supporting the educational and professional advancement of Maya people, including through university scholarships provided with nonprofit partners. Friends of Transitions Guatemala describes its work as advancing the rights, dignity, and social inclusion of Guatemalans with disabilities by providing mobility equipment and opportunities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $865,310. Grants ranged from $22,000 to $269,292, with a median of $46,012.
Notable 2024 grants included $269,292 to Save the Children Italia for renovation of a structure in Ponderano, Italy, to provide transitional housing for mothers and children who are victims of domestic violence; $130,068 to Maya Educational Foundation for a vocational high school and student housing in Guatemala’s Petén area; and $121,000 to Madre Tierra Mexico for health care programs. Other grants included $78,222 to Fundacion Nueva Esperanza for clinic salaries and supplies in Guatemala, $50,989 to Mujeres Aliadas AC for a birthing clinic and health center, and $42,025 to Friends of Transitions Guatemala for wheelchairs and prosthetics.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Daniele Carlo Derossi as president, Armando J Alfonzo as vice president, Ottavia Derossi as director, David J Pollack Esq as treasurer, and Sarah M Saalfield as secretary.
Daniele Agostino Derossi Foundation Inc is led by Daniele Carlo Derossi, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniele Carlo Derossi
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ottavia Derossi
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Armando J Alfonzo
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$42K (2020) → $42K (2024)
David J Pollack Esq.
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Sarah M Saalfield
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Joan D Robinson (2020–2022) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $42K, to Armando J Alfonzo (Vice President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Daniele Agostino Derossi Foundation Inc
How much does Daniele Agostino Derossi Foundation Inc give each year?
Daniele Agostino Derossi Foundation Inc gave $865K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $765K across 10 grants.
What is Daniele Agostino Derossi Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Daniele Agostino Derossi Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $46,013, and its average grant was $72,109, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Daniele Agostino Derossi Foundation Inc that year got $25K on average.
Where does Daniele Agostino Derossi Foundation Inc give grants?
Daniele Agostino Derossi Foundation Inc's top state is Armed Forces Americas, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (15%) and California (8%).
Does Daniele Agostino Derossi Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Daniele Agostino Derossi Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Daniele Agostino Derossi Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Daniele Agostino Derossi Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Save the Children Italia ($269,292), Maya Educational Foundation ($130,068) and Madre Tierra Mexico ($121,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Daniele Agostino Derossi Foundation Inc?
Daniele Agostino Derossi Foundation Inc reported $8.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $865K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $422K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Daniele Agostino Derossi Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission focuses on addressing the needs of disenfranchised people in health, nutrition, education, housing, income generation, and basic services. It gives preference to small grassroots groups and projects benefiting women and children. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Daniele Agostino Derossi Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds, except from organizations invited to submit proposals and partners currently receiving funding. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Daniele Agostino Derossi Foundation Inc's EIN?
Daniele Agostino Derossi Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3636541. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Daniele Agostino Derossi Foundation Inc 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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