Joann Denapoli Charitable

Foundation · Grantmaker Waltham, MA EIN: 81-2009455

Joann Denapoli Charitable is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Waltham, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 16 grants totaling $177K.

Key facts about Joann Denapoli Charitable

EIN: 81-2009455
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $176,929
Grants made (2025): 16
Average grant: $11,058
Median grant: $500
New grantees (estimate): 44% first-time grantees (7 of 16, 2025)
Primary geography: Rhode Island (66% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who Joann Denapoli Charitable funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Joann Denapoli Charitable's 16 itemized 2025 grants were Rhode Island (66%) and Massachusetts (28%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants) and Winchester, MA (2 grants). None of its 16 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable & Educational" (16 grants).

Is Joann Denapoli Charitable open to new grantees?

44%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 7 of 16 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. 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

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$177K

+124.0% YoY

Grant Count

+6.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$11K

+110.0% YoY

About Joann Denapoli Charitable

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Rhode Island $117K (66%)

Massachusetts $49K (28%)

New Hampshire $8K (4%)

Connecticut $2K (1%)

Texas $1K (1%)

All other $300 (0%)

Share of all 16 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Illinois Massachusetts Maryland Maine New Hampshire New York Oklahoma Rhode Island Tennessee Texas Virginia

Cities

BostonWinchesterArlingtonAmherstFairfieldWarwickCambridgeGarden ValleyNorwalkPark RidgeBristolBrooklineHagerstownMarlboroughMemphisNmarlboroSmithtownBarringtonCharlestownDevens

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

September 25, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025

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 2025

Grant Size Distribution

60 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Vanguard Charitable Fund ($116,804), Arlington Boys & Girls Club ($45,000), Camp Marist ($7,500).

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

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Stephen M Politi Esq	President/Director	20	$14,500
George W Malloy CPA	Director	5	—
Kara Anne Humm Esq	Director	2	$300
Luca L Politi PHD	Director	2	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Joann Denapoli Charitable?

Joann Denapoli Charitable is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Waltham, MA. It holds — in total assets as of 2025.

Where does Joann Denapoli Charitable operate?

Joann Denapoli Charitable has awarded grants in Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia.