Ralph L & June M Rossi Charitable Foundation Inc
Ralph L & June M Rossi Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wallingford, Connecticut. It gave $54,000 through 12 grants in 2024 to charitable organizations, primarily in Connecticut, including organizations whose work involves health, social welfare, education, and services for children and families.
Ralph L & June M Rossi Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Ralph L & June M Rossi Charitable Foundation Inc gave $54K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Connecticut. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $54,000
- +68.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,500
- +68.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $317,662
- -13.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ralph L & June M Rossi Charitable Foundation Inc
- 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: 37 Wadsworth Lane, Wallingford, CT 06492
Phone: (203) 623-6615
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ralph L & June M Rossi Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Michael Vincent Sage Dragonheart ($30K). Together the top 10 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 57 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut. The remaining reported shares went to California (6%), Florida (4%), New York (2%), and Washington, DC (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ralph L & June M Rossi Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 12 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 93% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 267% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2020) to $54K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Vincent Sage Dragonheart Wallingford, CT | Health | $30,000 |
| New Reach New Haven, CT | Social Welafare | $10,000 |
| Fistula Foundation Santa Clara, CA | Health | $3,000 |
| r Kids Inc New Haven, CT | General | $1,500 |
| Center of Childrens Advoacy Hartford, CT | Health | $1,500 |
| BH Care Rocky Hill, CT | Education | $1,500 |
| Children in Placement New Haven, CT | Social Welfare | $1,500 |
| Jack and Jill Children Center Fort Lauderdale, FL | Social Welfare | $1,000 |
| Ahrc New York, NY | General | $1,000 |
| Economic Resource Rocky Hill, CT | Education | $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 | $317,662 | $52,231 | $101,675 | $54,000 | 12 | $54,000 | $4,556 | $20,207 |
| 2023 | $367,106 | $18,342 | $78,926 | $32,000 | 12 | $32,000 | — | $18,371 |
| 2022 | $427,690 | $-1,034 | $81,368 | $32,000 | 12 | $32,000 | — | $24,434 |
| 2021 | $510,092 | $117,548 | $84,293 | $28,000 | 10 | $32,000 | $65,255 | $30,787 |
| 2020 | $476,837 | $33,270 | $82,364 | $27,000 | 11 | — | — | $28,432 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ralph L & June M Rossi Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $20K 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 2024 grants went to organizations with listed purposes including health, social welfare, education, and general support. Among its grantees, New Reach describes its mission as helping people affected by homelessness and poverty achieve lasting independence through housing and support. 'R Kids says it provides specialized services to vulnerable children and families, promoting children’s permanency, safety, and stability. Children in Placement says it provides advocacy, monitoring, and guardian ad litem services to children in Connecticut’s foster care system.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $54,000 in 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $30,000, with a median of $1,500.
Notable 2024 grants included $30,000 to Michael Vincent Sage Dragonheart in Wallingford, Connecticut, for health; $10,000 to New Reach in New Haven, Connecticut, for social welfare; and $3,000 to Fistula Foundation in Santa Clara, California, for health. Other grants included $1,500 each to 'R Kids, Center of Childrens Advoacy, BH Care, and Children in Placement, and $1,000 each to Jack and Jill Children Center, AHRC, Economic Resource, FINCA, and Pinion Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lauren A Rossi as DirectorPresident, Donna R Mauro as DirSec, and Ralph L Rossi Jr as Director.
Ralph L & June M Rossi Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ralph L Rossi Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna R Mauro
Dirsec
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Lauren A Rossi
Directorpresident
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$24K (2020) → $0 (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $24K, to Lauren A Rossi (DirectorPresident). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ralph L & June M Rossi Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Ralph L & June M Rossi Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Ralph L & June M Rossi Charitable Foundation Inc gave $54K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $32K across 12 grants.
What is Ralph L & June M Rossi Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Ralph L & June M Rossi Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $4,500, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ralph L & June M Rossi Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Ralph L & June M Rossi Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Ralph L & June M Rossi Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Haven, CT (3 grants), Rocky Hill, CT (2 grants) and Fort Lauderdale, FL (2 grants).
Does Ralph L & June M Rossi Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 25% of Ralph L & June M Rossi Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Health" (3 grants) and "Education" (3 grants).
Who are Ralph L & June M Rossi Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Ralph L & June M Rossi Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Michael Vincent Sage Dragonheart ($30,000), New Reach ($10,000) and Fistula Foundation ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ralph L & June M Rossi Charitable Foundation Inc?
Ralph L & June M Rossi Charitable Foundation Inc reported $318K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $54K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ralph L & June M Rossi Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with listed purposes including health, social welfare, education, and general support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ralph L & June M Rossi Charitable Foundation Inc?
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 Ralph L & June M Rossi Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Ralph L & June M Rossi Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3186862. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ralph L & June M Rossi Charitable Foundation Inc 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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