Stefano La Sala Foundation Inc
Stefano La Sala Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Bronxville, New York. It reported $100,000 in grants to 53 organizations in 2024. Its filing states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
Stefano La Sala Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Stefano La Sala Foundation Inc gave $100K across 53 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 53
- -5.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,887
- +5.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,429,064
- -2.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (27% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Stefano La Sala 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: 66 Palmer Ave Ste 43, Bronxville, NY 10708-3420
Phone: (914) 779-4600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Stefano La Sala Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Building Hope Foundation ($19K across 4 grants). Together the top 10 received $62K.
Grant Size Distribution
112 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 109 grants of 112 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut (27%) and New York (20%), followed by Massachusetts (8%), Maryland (6%), and Arizona (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 53 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Stefano La Sala Foundation Inc gives
- 69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $100K (2020) to $100K (2024). In 2024 it made 53 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Jerusalem Prayer Team Phoenix, AZ | Contribution | $6,300 |
| Building Hope Foundation Fairfield, CT | Contribution | $6,250 |
| Building Hope Foundation Fairfield, CT | Contribution | $6,250 |
| Building Hope Foundation Fairfield, CT | Contribution | $6,250 |
| Iona Preparatory School New Rochelle, NY | Contribution | $6,250 |
| Saint Aloysius Parish New Canaan, CT | Contribution | $6,250 |
| The Wilberforce School Princeton, NJ | Contribution | $6,200 |
| Washington University St. Louis, MO | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Memorial Sloankettering Cancer Center Hagerstown, MD | Contribution | $3,333 |
| The Boxer Rescue Inc Grafton, MA | Contribution | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,429,064 | $107,824 | $151,111 | $100,000 | 53 | $100,000 | $56,713 | $108,466 |
| 2023 | $1,472,351 | $75,579 | $147,602 | $100,000 | 56 | $100,000 | $2,204 | $101,674 |
| 2022 | $1,544,349 | $166,499 | $148,058 | $100,000 | 1 | $100,000 | $118,441 | $104,135 |
| 2021 | $1,525,908 | $109,737 | $154,975 | $100,000 | 1 | — | $54,762 | $110,332 |
| 2020 | $1,571,146 | $44,938 | $145,649 | $100,000 | 1 | — | $3,614 | $95,599 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stefano La Sala Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $108K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including schools, a parish, a cancer center, a hospital, an animal rescue organization, and a theatre company. The grantees describe their own work in varied terms: for example, The Wilberforce School says it provides a distinctly Christian education within a classical framework, while Seacoast Science Center says it seeks to inspire conservation of the ocean and natural environment.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 53 grants totaling $100,000. Awards ranged from $100 to $6,300, with a median of $1,000. Among the largest were $6,300 to The Jerusalem Prayer Team; three grants of $6,250 each to Building Hope Foundation; $6,250 to Iona Preparatory School; and $6,250 to Saint Aloysius Parish. Other listed grants included $6,200 to The Wilberforce School and $5,000 to Washington University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard Schiff as controller and Stephanie La Sala, Kenneth A La Sala, Andrew J La Sala Jr, and Stephen R La Sala as directors.
Stefano La Sala Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephen R. La Sala
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Andrew J. La Sala Jr.
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kenneth A. La Sala
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Stephanie La Sala
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Richard Schiff
Controller
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Anthony J. La Sala (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Andrew J. Lasala Jr. (2020) — Director
- Former: Anthony J. Lasala (2020) — Director
- Former: Kenneth A. Lasala (2020) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Stefano La Sala Foundation Inc
How much does Stefano La Sala Foundation Inc give each year?
Stefano La Sala Foundation Inc gave $100K across 53 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $100K across 56 grants.
What is Stefano La Sala Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Stefano La Sala Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,887, across 53 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Stefano La Sala Foundation Inc give grants?
Stefano La Sala Foundation Inc's top state is Connecticut, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (20%) and Massachusetts (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fairfield, CT (4 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Boston, MA (4 grants) and New Rochelle, NY (2 grants).
Does Stefano La Sala Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 53 grants with a stated purpose on Stefano La Sala Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (53 grants).
Who are Stefano La Sala Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Stefano La Sala Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Building Hope Foundation ($18,900 across 4 grants), The Jerusalem Prayer Team ($6,300) and Iona Preparatory School ($6,250), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Stefano La Sala Foundation Inc?
Stefano La Sala Foundation Inc reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $100K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $108K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Stefano La Sala Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including schools, a parish, a cancer center, a hospital, an animal rescue organization, and a theatre company. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stefano La Sala 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 Stefano La Sala Foundation Inc's EIN?
Stefano La Sala Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6110920. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Stefano La Sala 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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