Joann Denapoli Charitable
Joann Denapoli Charitable is a private foundation based in Waltham, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing states that it distributes funds earned from assets left to the foundation by Joann Denapoli’s estate and supports 501(c)(3) nonprofits with mission statements; organizations must be selected by its board to be eligible for grants.
Joann Denapoli Charitable at a glance
In short: Joann Denapoli Charitable gave $177K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Rhode Island. 44% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $176,929
- +124.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,058
- +110.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $3,937,154
- -3.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (7 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (66% 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 Joann Denapoli Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. It states that only organizations preselected by the board are eligible. Its filing describes a letter requesting assistance and explaining why the organization meets the charitable and educational qualification as the required material. Grants cannot exceed the required distribution amount for the year in question. The filing lists Stephen M. Politi, Esq. as the contact.
- Review Cycle
- No deadlines.
- Deadline
- No deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Stephen M Politi Esq
Mailing address: 8790 Quiet Inlet Lane, Boca Raton, FL 33496
Phone: (781) 507-5983
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joann Denapoli Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Vanguard Charitable Fund ($117K). Together the top 10 received $176K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 60 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 66% of grant dollars went to recipients in Rhode Island, 28% to Massachusetts, 4% to New Hampshire, 1% to Connecticut, and 1% to Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Joann Denapoli Charitable open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 16 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 56% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 44% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2023) to $177K (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $177K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Fund Warwick, RI | Charitable & Educational | $116,804 |
| Arlington Boys & Girls Club Arlington, MA | Charitable & Educational | $45,000 |
| Camp Marist Effingham, NH | Charitable & Educational | $7,500 |
| New England Innocence Project Boston, MA | Charitable & Educational | $2,500 |
| Mercy Ships Garden Valley, TX | Charitable & Educational | $1,000 |
| Save the Children Fairfield, CT | Charitable & Educational | $1,000 |
| Boston Children's Chorus Boston, MA | Charitable & Educational | $500 |
| Pan-Mass Challenge Needham, MA | Charitable & Educational | $500 |
| Serious Fun Children's Network Norwalk, CT | Charitable & Educational | $500 |
| Barrington Youth Basketball Barrington, RI | Charitable & Educational | $400 |
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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 | $3,937,154 | $163,815 | $208,553 | $176,929 | 16 | $208,553 | $132,339 | $199,074 |
| 2024 | $4,069,849 | $145,964 | $101,332 | $78,984 | 15 | $100,776 | $123,646 | $198,721 |
| 2023 | $4,042,926 | $224,649 | $70,334 | $37,000 | 12 | $37,000 | $205,829 | $152,709 |
| 2022 | $3,864,637 | $-140,296 | $160,421 | $122,500 | 6 | $122,500 | $63,407 | $73,220 |
| 2021 | $4,165,354 | $262,776 | $120,380 | $88,695 | 11 | $88,695 | $233,634 | $100,476 |
| 2020 | $3,703,431 | $135,017 | $144,944 | $117,010 | 11 | — | $107,083 | $52,580 |
| 2019 | $3,561,269 | $150,656 | $136,456 | $101,804 | 12 | — | $115,936 | $65,304 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joann Denapoli Charitable reported a distributable amount of $199K 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
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its activity as distributing funds to support eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Its 2025 grants included organizations working in areas such as youth services, children’s programs, legal advocacy, health, and education. For example, the New England Innocence Project describes its mission as correcting and preventing wrongful convictions and supporting people freed after wrongful incarceration. Boston Children’s Chorus says it uses music to connect diverse communities, cultivate empathy, and inspire social inquiry. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $176,929. Grant amounts ranged from $75 to $116,804, with a median of $500. Its largest listed grants were $116,804 to Vanguard Charitable Fund and $45,000 to Arlington Boys & Girls Club. Other listed grants included $7,500 to Camp Marist and $2,500 to the New England Innocence Project. The 2024 filing states that funding Vanguard Charitable Fund helps keep the foundation’s operating costs to a minimum.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Stephen M. Politi, Esq., as president and director, and George W. Malloy, CPA; Kara Anne Humm, Esq.; and Luca L. Politi, PhD, as directors.
Joann Denapoli Charitable is led by Stephen M. Politi Esq., President & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2019); 2 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stephen M. Politi Esq.
President & Director
President, Treasurer & Director → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$12K (2019) → $15K (2025)
Kara Anne Humm Esq.
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$200 (2019) → $300 (2025)
George W. Malloy CPA
Director
Clerk Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Luca L. Politi PhD
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $15K, to Stephen M Politi ESQ (President/Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Joann Denapoli Charitable
How much does Joann Denapoli Charitable give each year?
Joann Denapoli Charitable gave $177K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $79K across 15 grants.
What is Joann Denapoli Charitable's typical grant size?
Joann Denapoli Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $11,058, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Joann Denapoli Charitable that year got $1K on average.
Where does Joann Denapoli Charitable give grants?
Joann Denapoli Charitable gives mostly in Rhode Island: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (28%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants) and Winchester, MA (2 grants).
Does Joann Denapoli Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Joann Denapoli Charitable's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable & Educational" (16 grants).
Who are Joann Denapoli Charitable's largest grantees?
Joann Denapoli Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Vanguard Charitable Fund ($116,804), Arlington Boys & Girls Club ($45,000) and Camp Marist ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Joann Denapoli Charitable?
Joann Denapoli Charitable reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $209K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $199K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Joann Denapoli Charitable fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its activity as distributing funds to support eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Its 2025 grants included organizations working in areas such as youth services, children’s programs, legal advocacy, health, and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joann Denapoli Charitable?
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 Joann Denapoli Charitable's EIN?
Joann Denapoli Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2009455. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Joann Denapoli Charitable 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 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 April 11, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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