De La Pena Foundation Inc
De La Pena Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. It reported 17 grants totaling $288,000 in 2025, including grants to organizations whose stated missions include promoting human rights and democracy in Cuba, youth outreach, and humanitarian aid.
De La Pena Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: De La Pena Foundation Inc gave $288K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Florida. 41% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $288,000
- +21.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +21.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,941
- -0.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,262,483
- +3.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 41% first-time grantees (7 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (59% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to De La Pena Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Ftci - One Madison Ave Ste 200, New York, NY 10010
Phone: (212) 632-3000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who De La Pena Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Directorio Democratico Cubano ($90K). Together the top 10 received $246K.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 74 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 59% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 17% to Michigan, 16% to Virginia, 3% to the District of Columbia, and 2% to Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is De La Pena Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
41%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 17 grantees (41%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 59% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 37% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 89% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $179K (2020) to $288K (2025). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $288K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Directorio Democratico Cubano Miami, FL | General Exempt Purpose | $90,000 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | General Exempt Purpose | $50,000 |
| Young America's Foundation Reston, VA | General Exempt Purpose | $30,000 |
| Instituto Cubano Por La Libertad De Expresion Y Prensa Hialeah, FL | General Exempt Purpose | $15,000 |
| Voces De Cuba Miami Beach, FL | General Exempt Purpose | $11,000 |
| Belen Jesuit Prep School Miami, FL | General Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Center for a Free Cuba Falls Church, VA | General Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Order of Malta Cuban Assoc in Exile Coral Gables, FL | General Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Outreach Aid to the Americas Miami, FL | General Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Plantados Until Freedom and Democracy in Cuba Miami, FL | General Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
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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 | $3,262,483 | $470,454 | $369,337 | $288,000 | 17 | $304,245 | $408,856 | $342,245 |
| 2024 | $3,144,313 | $480,382 | $319,217 | $237,800 | 14 | $253,922 | $420,139 | $313,288 |
| 2023 | $2,988,539 | $379,515 | $282,023 | $213,500 | 19 | $227,928 | $325,535 | $268,152 |
| 2022 | $2,888,113 | $212,915 | $274,744 | $209,500 | 10 | $223,801 | $157,782 | $262,274 |
| 2021 | $2,989,956 | $102,811 | $301,000 | $232,500 | 14 | $247,416 | $45,290 | $293,712 |
| 2020 | $3,156,339 | $24,114 | $239,713 | $179,000 | 21 | — | $27,395 | $242,555 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, De La Pena Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $342K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied stated missions. For example, Directorio Democratico Cubano says its mission is to promote human rights, freedom, and democracy in Cuba. The Center for a Free Cuba describes itself as dedicated to promoting human rights and a transition to democracy and the rule of law on the island. Young America’s Foundation says it works to inspire young people with ideas including individual freedom, a strong national defense, free enterprise, and traditional values. Outreach Aid to the Americas describes a faith-based mission serving vulnerable communities in Latin America through relief, preparedness, advocacy, and sustainable development.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 17 grants totaling $288,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $90,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest awards included $90,000 to Directorio Democratico Cubano, $50,000 to Hillsdale College, and $30,000 to Young America’s Foundation. Other recipients included Instituto Cubano por la Libertad de Expresion y Prensa ($15,000), Voces de Cuba ($11,000), and Belen Jesuit Prep School ($10,000). Compass Aviation Inc received $5,000; it describes its mission as preparing people and aircraft for missionary and humanitarian aid efforts. The grants listed in the filing were for general exempt purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mario T. De La Pena and Miriam De La Pena as directors.
De La Pena Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mario T. De La Pena
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Miriam De La Pena
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 De La Pena Foundation Inc
How much does De La Pena Foundation Inc give each year?
De La Pena Foundation Inc gave $288K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $238K across 14 grants.
What is De La Pena Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
De La Pena Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $16,941, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from De La Pena Foundation Inc that year got $7K on average.
Where does De La Pena Foundation Inc give grants?
De La Pena Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Michigan (17%) and Virginia (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (6 grants) and Arlington, VA (2 grants).
Does De La Pena Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of De La Pena Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are De La Pena Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
De La Pena Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Directorio Democratico Cubano ($90,000), Hillsdale College ($50,000) and Young America's Foundation ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is De La Pena Foundation Inc?
De La Pena Foundation Inc reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $304K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $342K (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 De La Pena Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied stated missions. For example, Directorio Democratico Cubano says its mission is to promote human rights, freedom, and democracy in Cuba. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from De La Pena Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is De La Pena Foundation Inc's EIN?
De La Pena Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-1057681. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does De La Pena 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). De La Pena Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/de-la-pena-foundation-inc-morg_e912ba0e25d74e058e4db4520e396a8e
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