Francesca Charitable Foundation
Francesca Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Gibsonia, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 grants supported educational costs and scholarships, food assistance, community services, education, and disaster relief.
Francesca Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Francesca Charitable Foundation gave $28K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $27,550
- -3.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,252
- -3.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $611,881
- -1.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Francesca Charitable Foundation
- 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: 1315 Aviara Place, Gibsonia, PA 15044
Phone: (412) 651-2570
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Francesca Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Presbyterian University ($6K). Together the top 10 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 59 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Pennsylvania received 52% of grant dollars, followed by South Carolina (20%), Delaware (18%), Maryland (5%), and Wisconsin (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
How Francesca Charitable Foundation gives
- 89% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 383% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2021) to $29K (2023). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian University Clinton, SC | Tuition for K. Iragi | $5,500 |
| University of Delaware Newark, DE | Tuition for a. Craig | $5,000 |
| Food Helpers of Washington County Brownsville, PA | Community Services | $2,000 |
| Westmoreland Food Bank Delmont, PA | Food Bank | $2,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Tuition for J. Rivett | $1,500 |
| Allegheny College Meadville, PA | Scholarship Fund | $1,000 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Duquesne, PA | Food Bank | $1,000 |
| The Childrens Institute of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Education | $1,000 |
| The Little Sisters of the Poor Pittsburgh, PA | Community Services | $1,000 |
| Priests of the Scared Heart Hales Corner, WI | Community Services | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $611,881 | $29,175 | $37,045 | $27,550 | 22 | $29,414 | $21,544 | $29,179 |
| 2023 | $619,629 | $-2,282 | $37,736 | $28,550 | 22 | $28,550 | $2,264 | $27,217 |
| 2022 | $659,647 | $34 | $29,242 | $16,200 | 14 | $16,200 | — | $28,419 |
| 2021 | $688,855 | $584,042 | $8,583 | $5,700 | 1 | $5,700 | $96,636 | $17,126 |
| 2020 | $113,396 | $113,396 | — | — | — | — | $2,005 | $4,578 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Francesca Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $29K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for educational expenses and scholarships, food banks, community services, education, and disaster relief.
Among its 2024 grantees, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank describes its mission as working with the community on lasting solutions to hunger and its root causes. Brother’s Brother Foundation says it supports localized programs and provides resources for healthcare, infrastructure, disaster response, and education. Allegheny College describes its mission as preparing students for meaningful lives through intellectual, moral, and social development.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $27,550 through 22 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $5,500, with a median of $750.
Its largest reported grants included $5,500 to Presbyterian University for tuition for K. Iragi; $5,000 to the University of Delaware for tuition for A. Craig; $2,000 each to Food Helpers of Washington County for community services and Westmoreland Food Bank for food-bank support; and $1,500 to the University of Pittsburgh for tuition for J. Rivett. Other notable grants included $1,000 to Allegheny College for a scholarship fund and $1,000 to Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank for food-bank support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Maria Massucci, Arnold Colecchia, and James Massucci as trustees.
Francesca Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Arnold Colecchia
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Massucci
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria Massucci
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Francesca Colecchia (2020) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about Francesca Charitable Foundation
How much does Francesca Charitable Foundation give each year?
Francesca Charitable Foundation gave $28K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $29K across 22 grants.
What is Francesca Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Francesca Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $750, and its average grant was $1,252, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Francesca Charitable Foundation give grants?
Francesca Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were South Carolina (20%) and Delaware (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (11 grants).
Does Francesca Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Francesca Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Services" (9 grants) and "Food Bank" (3 grants).
Who are Francesca Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Francesca Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Presbyterian University ($5,500), University of Delaware ($5,000) and Food Helpers of Washington County ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Francesca Charitable Foundation?
Francesca Charitable Foundation reported $612K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $29K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $29K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Francesca Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for educational expenses and scholarships, food banks, community services, education, and disaster relief. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Francesca Charitable Foundation?
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 Francesca Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Francesca Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-7203442. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Francesca Charitable 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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