Porto Charities Inc
Porto Charities Inc is a public charity based in Fairfax, Virginia. It supports educational, employment, and community-engagement opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with a focus on the Catholic Diocese of Arlington.
Porto Charities Inc at a glance
In short: Porto Charities Inc gave $196K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Virginia. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $196,000
- +102.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +27.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,000
- +58.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $14,000
- Total assets
- $769,376
- +64.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (4 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Porto Charities Inc
- How to Apply
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School applicants use the school-grant application process. For employment or nonprofit grants, the funder says requests are considered case by case by its Executive Board.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10660 Page Ave 4446, Fairfax, VA 22038
Phone: (571) 259-5958
Website: https://portocharities.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Porto Charities Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Basilica of St Mary ($20K). Together the top 10 received $156K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 44 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The funder describes its work as supporting the Catholic Diocese of Arlington, Virginia. All grant dollars reported for filing year 2024 went to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Porto Charities Inc open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 14 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $17K first-time, $12K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2024). 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 $70K (2021) to $196K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $196K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Basilica of St Mary Alexandria, VA | Support of Inclusive Education in Diocese School. | $20,000 |
| Holy Spirit Catholic School Annandale, VA | Support of Inclusive Education in Diocese School | $20,000 |
| St Anthony of Padua Catholic School Falls Church, VA | Support of Inclusive Education in Diocese School. | $20,000 |
| St Mark Catholic Church School Vienna, VA | Support for Inclusive Education in Diocese Schools. | $17,000 |
| St John Paul Catholic High School Potomac Shores, VA | Support of Inclusive Education in Diocese School. | $15,000 |
| St Thomas Moore Catholic School Arlington, VA | Support for inclusive education in the Diocese Catholic Schools. | $15,000 |
| Diocese of Arlington Office of Disability Arlington, VA | Support of Inclusive Education in Diocese School ($8000) support to SPRED ($6000). | $14,000 |
| St Patrick Catholic School Fredericksburg, VA | Support of Inclusive Education in Diocese School. | $14,000 |
| Siena Academy Great Falls, VA | Support of Inclusive Education in Diocese School. | $11,000 |
| Bishop Ireton High School Alexandria, VA | Support of Inclusive Education in Diocese School. | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The organization noted in its 2024 filing that some donations recognized in 2024 were received in January 2025, and some expenses incurred in December 2024 were paid in January 2025.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $769,376 | $798,216 | $507,978 | $196,000 | 14 | $15,131 |
| 2023 | $467,434 | $444,578 | $300,795 | $97,000 | 11 | $472 |
| 2022 | $309,062 | $221,397 | $207,748 | $80,000 | 10 | $63 |
| 2021 | $286,671 | $250,792 | $142,187 | $70,000 | 9 | $14 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Porto Charities states that its mission is to increase educational and employment opportunities for children and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through grants, education, and advocacy programs supporting the Catholic Diocese of Arlington.
Its school grants support inclusive education and special-needs programs. The organization’s website says grants have helped fund paraeducator and special-education teacher salaries, professional development, learning materials, technology, and equipment. It also describes scholarships for diocesan educators pursuing graduate study in special education and training for educators. Separately, it considers grants to local nonprofit organizations serving youth with disabilities and to diocesan schools and parishes to help offset costs of hiring a person with a disability.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Porto Charities reported 14 grants totaling $196,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $20,000, with a median of $14,000. The largest awards included $20,000 each to Basilica of St Mary, Holy Spirit Catholic School, and St Anthony of Padua Catholic School, all for inclusive education in Diocese schools. Other reported awards included $17,000 to St Mark Catholic Church School and $15,000 each to St John Paul Catholic High School and St Thomas Moore Catholic School.
For school grants, the funder’s application materials require the school to be a fully accredited Catholic school within the Diocese of Arlington, recognized by the Diocese’s Office of Catholic Schools, and to accept students with moderate to severe disabilities who need additional educational support. Schools must have appropriate support in place, a degreed special-education teacher, or a plan or funding request to train or credential staff for that role. The materials also call for a signed letter of commitment to inclusion—by the pastor and principal for elementary schools, or by the resource/special-education director and head of school for high schools—and an application with original signatures. The 2026–2027 school-grant application period ran January 1–31, 2026; that cycle is past. The funder’s 2026 application letter describes a shift away from physical-item grants toward salary support and professional development.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kathryn Doherty as Chief Operating Officer; Leo Alonso as President; Anthony Stafford as Vice President; John Reidt as Treasurer; and William Mundy as Secretary. It also lists Christine Fowler, Sheila Erhardt, Gerald Pelano, Paul Frommelt, and Stewart McHie as directors.
Porto Charities Inc is led by Leo Alonso, President on every filing since 2021; 1 of 19 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Leo Alonso
President
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Fowler
Director
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Cross
Director
Vice President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheila Erhardt
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Dalgetty
Director
Director → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arthur Bennett
Director
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Hoppe
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gerald Pelano
Director
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Saracina
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Frommelt
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stewart McHie
Director
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Miserendino
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Braun
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Milone
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Therese Fimian
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Doherty
Chief Operating Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$64K (2024)
John Reidt
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Mundy
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Stafford
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Lawrence Rzepka (2021–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Charles Sullivan (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Chris Wnuk (2021) — Director
- Former: Mike Eisenberg (2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $64K, to Kathryn Doherty (Chief Operating Officer).
Frequently asked questions about Porto Charities Inc
How much does Porto Charities Inc give each year?
Porto Charities Inc gave $196K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $97K across 11 grants.
What is Porto Charities Inc's typical grant size?
Porto Charities Inc's median grant in 2024 was $14,000, and its average grant was $14,000, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Porto Charities Inc that year got $16K on average.
Where does Porto Charities Inc give grants?
Porto Charities Inc gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Alexandria, VA (3 grants), Falls Church, VA (2 grants), Arlington, VA (2 grants) and Great Falls, VA (2 grants).
Does Porto Charities Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Porto Charities Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of Inclusive Education in Diocese School." (7 grants).
Who are Porto Charities Inc's largest grantees?
Porto Charities Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Basilica of St Mary ($20,000), Holy Spirit Catholic School ($20,000) and St Anthony of Padua Catholic School ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Porto Charities Inc?
Porto Charities Inc reported $769K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $798K.
What does Porto Charities Inc fund?
Porto Charities states that its mission is to increase educational and employment opportunities for children and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through grants, education, and advocacy programs supporting the Catholic Diocese of Arlington. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Porto Charities Inc?
School applicants use the school-grant application process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Porto Charities Inc's EIN?
Porto Charities Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0544129. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 2, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work Porto Charities Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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