Felicia M Delorenzo Scholarship
The Felicia M. DeLorenzo Scholarship Foundation is a Boston-based private foundation that provides financial assistance for post-secondary education to deserving high school graduates who reside in Arlington, Massachusetts. Its scholarships recognize academic achievement and qualities associated with Felicia DeLorenzo, including a strong work ethic and commitment to community.
Felicia M Delorenzo Scholarship at a glance
In short: Felicia M Delorenzo Scholarship gave $367K across 61 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), top state Massachusetts. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $367,253
- +8.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 61
- +10.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,021
- -2.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,500
- Total assets
- $4,571,529
- +5.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (11 of 61, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (48% 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 Felicia M Delorenzo Scholarship
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Arlington high school seniors applying for the first time and current DeLorenzo Scholars seeking continued support have separate application options. Online applications are encouraged; a paper application is accepted if applying online presents a challenge. First-time applicants must submit a completed, signed application, essay, information about extracurricular activities, community service or work, school transcripts, SAT or ACT score reports, a FAFSA Student Aid Report, and a recommendation letter. Current scholars reapplying submit a reapplication form with a short essay, their most recent college transcript, and a recent Student Aid Report if applicable. Scholarship support is limited to eight semesters total. Awardees must provide evidence of admission or enrollment, and payments are made directly to educational institutions, generally in two installments.
- Review Cycle
- Applications for the 2026 award cycle are due by 5:00 p.m. Friday, March 6, 2026.
- Deadline
- Applications for the 2026 award cycle are due by 5:00 p.m.
- Contact
Mailing address: Nutter Mcclennen Fish Llp Pob 514, Boston, MA 02205
Phone: (617) 439-2276
Website: https://delorenzoscholarship.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Felicia M Delorenzo Scholarship funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Massachusetts - Amherst ($63K). Together the top 10 received $178K.
Grant Size Distribution
282 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 281 grants of 282 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Applicants must be legal residents of the Town of Arlington, Massachusetts. In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts (48%), Rhode Island (10%), New York (9%), Connecticut (6%), and Virginia (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 61 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Felicia M Delorenzo Scholarship open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 61 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 77% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 124% 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 $293K (2021) to $367K (2024). In 2024 it made 61 grants totaling $367K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts - Amherst Amherst, MA | Scholarships | $63,125 |
| Northeastern University Boston, MA | Scholarships | $23,750 |
| Tufts University Medford, MA | Scholarships | $19,250 |
| Johnson & Wales University Providence, RI | Scholarships | $12,000 |
| Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY | Scholarships | $11,250 |
| University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA | Scholarships | $11,125 |
| Providence College Providence, RI | Scholarships | $10,500 |
| Brown University Providence, RI | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Fairfield University Fairfield, CT | Scholarships | $8,500 |
| Colgate University Hamilton, NY | Scholarships | $8,250 |
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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 | $4,571,529 | $917,779 | $662,902 | $367,253 | 61 | $471,055 | $727,172 | $378,974 |
| 2023 | $4,316,652 | $691,502 | $585,331 | $338,767 | 55 | $431,550 | $543,097 | $351,540 |
| 2022 | $4,210,481 | $301,148 | $563,667 | $323,533 | 50 | $408,430 | $150,679 | $374,191 |
| 2021 | $4,473,000 | $599,290 | $532,469 | $292,989 | 57 | $377,586 | $452,728 | $417,068 |
| 2020 | $4,406,179 | $374,001 | $559,678 | $341,535 | 59 | — | $238,242 | $354,686 |
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.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated purpose is to help Arlington high school graduates pursue post-secondary education. Its scholarships are for students who demonstrate qualities such as a strong work ethic and commitment to community.
Its 2024 grants were reported as scholarships to educational institutions. Among the grantees, the University of Massachusetts Amherst Foundation describes its role as supporting private fundraising for the Amherst campus, including its research, teaching and outreach. Johnson & Wales University describes its mission as providing an education that inspires professional success and lifelong personal and intellectual growth.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation reported 61 grants totaling $367,253. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $63,125, with a median of $4,500. Its largest grants included $63,125 to the University of Massachusetts–Amherst, $23,750 to Northeastern University, $19,250 to Tufts University, and $12,000 to Johnson & Wales University. Each was designated for scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John E Fedele as clerk/director, Joann DeLorenzo Crimmings as president/director, and Julia Satti Cosentino as treasurer/director.
Felicia M Delorenzo Scholarship is led by Joann Delorenzo Crimmings, President & Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joann Delorenzo Crimmings
President & Director
Predident & Director → President & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $20K (2024)
John E. Fedele
Clerk & Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Julia Satti Cosentino
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: James R. Degiacomo Dec'd (2021) — Director
- Former: James R. Degiacomo (2020) — Treasurer & Director
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 $20K, to John E Fedele (Clerk/Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Felicia M Delorenzo Scholarship
How much does Felicia M Delorenzo Scholarship give each year?
Felicia M Delorenzo Scholarship gave $367K across 61 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $339K across 55 grants.
What is Felicia M Delorenzo Scholarship's typical grant size?
Felicia M Delorenzo Scholarship's median grant in 2024 was $4,500, and its average grant was $6,021, across 61 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Felicia M Delorenzo Scholarship that year got $4K on average.
Where does Felicia M Delorenzo Scholarship give grants?
Felicia M Delorenzo Scholarship's top state is Massachusetts, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Rhode Island (10%) and New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (5 grants), Providence, RI (3 grants), Amherst, MA (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Felicia M Delorenzo Scholarship give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 61 grants with a stated purpose on Felicia M Delorenzo Scholarship's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (61 grants).
Who are Felicia M Delorenzo Scholarship's largest grantees?
Felicia M Delorenzo Scholarship's largest 2024 grantees include University of Massachusetts - Amherst ($63,125), Northeastern University ($23,750) and Tufts University ($19,250), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Felicia M Delorenzo Scholarship?
Felicia M Delorenzo Scholarship reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $471K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $379K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Felicia M Delorenzo Scholarship fund?
The Foundation’s stated purpose is to help Arlington high school graduates pursue post-secondary education. Its scholarships are for students who demonstrate qualities such as a strong work ethic and commitment to community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Felicia M Delorenzo Scholarship?
The Foundation 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 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.
Does Felicia M Delorenzo Scholarship 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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