Storm the Heavens
To put an end to dipg through prayer, research and awareness.
Storm the Heavens at a glance
In short: Storm the Heavens gave $165K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $55K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $165,000
- +27.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $55,000
- +27.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $325,376
- +1.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Storm the Heavens funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was PNOC Foundation ($100K). Together the top 3 received $165K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 8 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2020) to $170K (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $165K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PNOC Foundation San Rafael, CA | Fund Dipg Research Projects | $100,000 |
| Tough2gether Against DIPG Fund Wamego, KS | Fund Dipg Research Projects | $40,000 |
| ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation Saline, MI | Fund Dipg Research Projects | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $325,376 | $219,693 | $211,401 | $165,000 | 3 | $10,345 |
| 2023 | $320,084 | $229,827 | $141,462 | $129,700 | 3 | — |
| 2022 | $223,719 | $246,501 | $197,320 | $170,000 | Total only | — |
| 2021 | $174,538 | $184,855 | $242,943 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $232,626 | $215,689 | $150,482 | $35,000 | 2 | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Storm the Heavens
Based on IRS filings
Storm the Heavens is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $325K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $165K. Net investment income was $10K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Storm the Heavens is led by Philomena Carroll, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Philomena Carroll
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$15K (2023) → $16K (2024)
Alicia Santucci
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Taylor
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Chapokas
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Colleen Crandall
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenna Benvignati
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brynn Primavera
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark A. Stendardo
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Walter A. Musial III
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $16K, to Philomena Carroll (President).
Frequently asked questions about Storm the Heavens
How much does Storm the Heavens give each year?
Storm the Heavens gave $165K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $130K across 3 grants.
What is Storm the Heavens's typical grant size?
Storm the Heavens's median grant in 2024 was $40,000, and its average grant was $55,000, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Storm the Heavens give grants?
Storm the Heavens gives mostly in California: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Kansas (24%) and Michigan (15%).
Does Storm the Heavens give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Storm the Heavens's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Fund Dipg Research Projects" (3 grants).
How large is Storm the Heavens?
Storm the Heavens reported $325K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $220K.
What is Storm the Heavens?
Storm the Heavens is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Philadelphia, PA. It holds $325K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Storm the Heavens's EIN?
Storm the Heavens's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2521813. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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