James & Florence Depolo Foundation
The James & Florence Depolo Foundation is a private foundation based in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 grants supported charitable organizations in Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Missouri, with listed purposes including education, charitable, religious, and community support.
James & Florence Depolo Foundation at a glance
In short: James & Florence Depolo Foundation gave $30K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 22% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $29,987
- -10.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- +3.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,111
- -13.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $300
- Total assets
- $285,335
- +3.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (6 of 27, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (87% 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 James & Florence Depolo 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 48 Shore Drive, Tunkhannock, PA 18657
Phone: (570) 388-2558
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James & Florence Depolo Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Misericordia University ($6K). Together the top 10 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 121 grants of 121 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 7% to Indiana, and 7% to Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
Is James & Florence Depolo Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 27 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $250 repeat.
- 63% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 168% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $23K (2021) to $48K (2020). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Misericordia University Dallas, PA | Education, General Fund | $6,350 |
| Wyoming Valley Children's Association Fortyfort, PA | Education, General Fund | $2,800 |
| CASA of Luzerne County Wilkes-Barre, PA | Education, General Fund | $2,500 |
| Boy Scouts of America Northeastern Pennsylvania Council Moosic, PA | Charitable, General Fund | $2,322 |
| King's College Wilkes-Barre, PA | Educational, General Fund | $2,000 |
| Red White and Blue Floyds Knobs, IN | Charitable, General Fund | $2,000 |
| Warriors Ascent Kansas City, MO | Charitable, General Fund | $2,000 |
| Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church Tunkhannock, PA | Religious, General Fund | $1,900 |
| Lake Carey Dam Association Tunkhannock, PA | Charitable, General Fund | $1,750 |
| Lake Carey Welfare Association Tunkhannock, PA | Community, General Fund | $1,500 |
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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 | $285,335 | $46,804 | $37,081 | $29,987 | 27 | $32,112 | $41,835 | $19,058 |
| 2024 | $275,982 | $33,500 | $45,046 | $33,470 | 26 | $37,488 | $26,609 | $19,393 |
| 2023 | $287,900 | $30,004 | $34,615 | $31,100 | 24 | $31,100 | $27,048 | $18,534 |
| 2022 | $292,511 | $16,156 | $39,268 | $31,980 | 22 | $33,830 | $11,229 | $20,322 |
| 2021 | $316,481 | $43,663 | $30,459 | $23,282 | 22 | $25,080 | $38,812 | $22,800 |
| 2020 | $303,343 | $19,028 | $54,077 | $47,927 | 17 | — | $15,092 | $18,718 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James & Florence Depolo Foundation reported a distributable amount of $19K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for educational institutions and services, charitable organizations, a church, and community associations.
Among organizations it supported in 2024, Wyoming Valley Children’s Association describes its work as providing early childhood education and related therapeutic and support services. Wyoming County United Way says its mission is to meet needs and improve quality of life in the county. King’s College and Misericordia University describe themselves as Catholic educational institutions. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $29,987. Grant amounts ranged from $40 to $6,350, with a median of $300. Its largest reported grants included:
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Florence Depolo, James Depolo, and David Depolo as directors.
James & Florence Depolo Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Depolo
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Florence Depolo
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Depolo
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 James & Florence Depolo Foundation
How much does James & Florence Depolo Foundation give each year?
James & Florence Depolo Foundation gave $30K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $33K across 26 grants.
What is James & Florence Depolo Foundation's typical grant size?
James & Florence Depolo Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $300, and its average grant was $1,111, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from James & Florence Depolo Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does James & Florence Depolo Foundation give grants?
James & Florence Depolo Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Indiana (7%) and Missouri (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tunkhannock, PA (10 grants), Wilkes-Barre, PA (4 grants) and Moosic, PA (2 grants).
Does James & Florence Depolo Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of James & Florence Depolo Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are James & Florence Depolo Foundation's largest grantees?
James & Florence Depolo Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Misericordia University ($6,350), Wyoming Valley Children's Association ($2,800) and CASA of Luzerne County ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is James & Florence Depolo Foundation?
James & Florence Depolo Foundation reported $285K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $32K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does James & Florence Depolo Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for educational institutions and services, charitable organizations, a church, and community associations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James & Florence Depolo Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is James & Florence Depolo Foundation's EIN?
James & Florence Depolo Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0320187. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does James & Florence Depolo 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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