Felicia M Delorenzo Scholarship
The Felicia M. DeLorenzo Scholarship Foundation, Inc. is a private foundation established in 2001 in Massachusetts. Based in Boston, MA, the foundation was created to fulfill the philanthropic vision of Felicia M. DeLorenzo, an Italian-American businesswoman and property owner who accumulated her wealth over a half-century of work in real estate and small business.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.6M
+5.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$367K
+8.4% YoY
Grant Count
61
+10.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
-2.3% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Felicia M Delorenzo Scholarship reported a distributable amount of $379K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Felicia M. DeLorenzo Scholarship Foundation provides deserving high school graduates who reside in the Town of Arlington with financial assistance for their post-secondary education.
The foundation awards scholarships to applicants who demonstrate Felicia's core qualities, including:
- Strong work ethic
- Commitment to community
Scholarship winners are announced in June, with payments made directly to educational institutions, generally in two installments.
Grantmaking
Scholarship winners for the upcoming school year are announced in June.
Review Cycle
5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026 (for the 2026 award cycle)
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation exclusively serves high school graduates who reside in the Town of Arlington, Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Organization Details:
- EIN: 04-3557888
- Established: 2001
- Type: Independent foundation
Contact Information:
- Telephone: 617-439-2276
- Mailing Address: PO Box 514, Boston, MA 02205
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,571,529 | $4,316,652 | $4,210,481 |
| Revenue | $917,779 | $691,502 | $301,148 |
| Expenses | $662,902 | $585,331 | $563,667 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $471,055 | $431,550 | $408,430 |
| Net Investment Income | $727,172 | $543,097 | $150,679 |
| Distributable Amount | $378,974 | $351,540 | $374,191 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of Massachusetts - Amherst ($63,125), Northeastern University ($23,750), Tufts University ($19,250).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON, DC | SCHOLARSHIPS | $6,000 |
| AMHERST COLLEGE AMHERST, MA | SCHOLARSHIPS | $4,000 |
| BENTLEY UNIVERSITY WALTHAM, MA | SCHOLARSHIPS | $4,500 |
| BOSTON COLLEGE CHESTNUT HILL, MA | SCHOLARSHIPS | $7,500 |
| BOSTON UNIVERSITY BOSTON, MA | SCHOLARSHIPS | $1,500 |
| BOWDOIN COLLEGE BRUNSWICK, ME | SCHOLARSHIPS | $1,500 |
| BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY WALTHAM, MA | SCHOLARSHIPS | $1,500 |
| BRIDGEWATER STATE UNIVERSITY BRIDGEWATER, MA | SCHOLARSHIPS | $1,500 |
| BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY PROVO, UT | SCHOLARSHIPS | $1,500 |
| BROWN UNIVERSITY PROVIDENCE, RI | SCHOLARSHIPS | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN E FEDELE | CLERK/DIRECTOR | 3 | $20,250 |
| JOANN DELORENZO CRIMMINGS | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 3 | $20,250 |
| JULIA SATTI COSENTINO | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation actively recruits applicants each year. As of early 2026, the foundation announced that applications for high school seniors and current DeLorenzo Scholars would be accepted until March 6, 2026, for the upcoming school year.
Felicia M. DeLorenzo Scholarship available to Arlington high school studentsCurrent DeLorenzo Scholars have provided testimonials about their experiences. One scholar attending Bentley University offered advice to prospective applicants: "Finally, just be yourself. [...] The right people will eventually find their way to you."
Felicia M. DeLorenzo Scholarship available to Arlington high school studentsSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Felicia M Delorenzo Scholarship fund?
The Felicia M. DeLorenzo Scholarship Foundation provides deserving high school graduates who reside in the Town of Arlington with financial assistance for their post-secondary education. The foundation awards scholarships to applicants who demonstrate Felicia's core qualities, including: • Strong work ethic • Commitment to community Scholarship winners are announced in June, with payments made directly to educational institutions, generally in two installments.
How do I apply for a grant from Felicia M Delorenzo Scholarship?
**Application Process:** • Online applications are strongly encouraged; paper applications are accepted if online submission presents a challenge • Separate application tracks exist for high school seniors applying for the first time and current DeLorenzo Scholars applying for continued support • Application deadline: 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026 (for the 2026 award cycle) **Award Announcement:** Scholarship winners for the upcoming school year are announced in June. **Payment Structure:**
Where does Felicia M Delorenzo Scholarship make grants?
The foundation exclusively serves high school graduates who reside in the Town of Arlington, Massachusetts.
What size grants does Felicia M Delorenzo Scholarship award?
In 2024, Felicia M Delorenzo Scholarship awarded 61 grants totaling $367K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Felicia M Delorenzo Scholarship required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Felicia M Delorenzo Scholarship reported a distributable amount of $379K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Felicia M Delorenzo Scholarship's EIN?
Felicia M Delorenzo Scholarship's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3557888. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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