The Dalessandro Foundation
The D Alessandro Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. In filing year 2025, it made 10 grants totaling $470,000 to charitable organizations, with listed recipients in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut.
The Dalessandro Foundation at a glance
In short: The Dalessandro Foundation gave $470K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $47K), mostly in New York. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $470,000
- +1.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $47,000
- +1.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $7,708,045
- -2.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (73% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Dalessandro Foundation
- 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: Hemenway Barnes PO Box 961209, Boston, MA 02196-1209
Phone: (617) 227-7940
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Dalessandro Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Basilica Church of the Sacred Hearts ($100K). Together the top 10 received $470K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 54 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, New York recipients received 73% of grant dollars, New Jersey recipients 16%, Pennsylvania recipients 6%, and Connecticut recipients 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Dalessandro Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 91% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $462K (2024) to $541K (2023). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $470K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Basilica Church of the Sacred Hearts Southampton, NY | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| Our Lady of the Hamptons School Southampton, NY | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| Georgian Court University Lakewood Township, NJ | General Purpose | $75,000 |
| Southampton Fresh Air Home for Crippled Children Southampton, NY | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Heart of the Hamptons DBA Human Resources of the Hamptons Southampton, NY | General Purpose | $30,000 |
| Villanova University Villanova, PA | General Purpose | $30,000 |
| America's Vet Dogs - K9 Corps Inc Smithtown, NY | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons Inc East Hampton, NY | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| East End Hospice Inc Westhampton Beach, NY | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| The Children's School Stamford, CT | General Purpose | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,708,045 | $442,636 | $615,690 | $470,000 | 10 | $484,470 | $307,271 | $530,630 |
| 2024 | $7,892,657 | $585,292 | $626,701 | $462,262 | 10 | $484,426 | $436,565 | $483,588 |
| 2023 | $7,980,182 | $293,957 | $716,636 | $541,032 | 12 | $563,446 | $140,770 | $484,640 |
| 2022 | $8,403,954 | $604,499 | $625,309 | $482,500 | 11 | $495,737 | $483,776 | $565,339 |
| 2021 | $8,433,582 | $652,229 | $616,262 | $467,500 | 11 | — | $485,026 | $495,719 |
| 2020 | $8,397,615 | $298,227 | $655,058 | $485,000 | 13 | — | $170,732 | $487,545 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dalessandro Foundation reported a distributable amount of $531K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants went to organizations including schools and universities, animal-rescue organizations, a hospice, a veterans’ service organization, and community and religious organizations. The listed grants were designated for general purpose.
Among its grantees, Georgian Court University describes its mission as providing a comprehensive liberal arts education that promotes scholarship, service, and personal development. The Children’s School describes itself as an independent nonprofit school serving children ages three to eight in lower Fairfield County, with an environment intended to foster a joy of learning. Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons says it rescues cats and dogs and provides care and sanctuary until they find homes. East End Hospice says it provides expert care, comfort, and compassion to terminally ill patients and their families across eastern Long Island.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $470,000. Grant amounts ranged from $20,000 to $100,000, with a median of $30,000. The largest awards were $100,000 each to Basilica Church of the Sacred Hearts and Our Lady of the Hamptons School, both in Southampton, New York; and $75,000 to Georgian Court University in Lakewood Township, New Jersey. Other listed awards included $50,000 to Southampton Fresh Air Home for Crippled Children, $30,000 each to Heart of the Hamptons and Villanova University, and $25,000 to America’s VetDogs - K9 Corps.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Charles R. Platt, Timothy C. Withers, Mary O. Harris, and Joan G. Flynn as trustees.
The Dalessandro Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; 3 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joan G. Flynn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Timothy C. Withers
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $14K (2025)
Charles R. Platt Appointed
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1.3 hrs/week
$2K (2023) → $14K (2025)
Mary O. Harris Appointed
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
$12K (2024) → $14K (2025)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Arthur B. Page (2020–2023) — Trustee · Filing note: Resigned 7723
- Former: Denise O'Hearn (2020–2023) — Trustee · Filing note: Resigned 1923
- Former: Robert McCann (2020–2021) — Trustee · Filing note: Resigned 21821
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $14K, to Charles R Platt Appointed 42822 (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Dalessandro Foundation
How much does The Dalessandro Foundation give each year?
The Dalessandro Foundation gave $470K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $462K across 10 grants.
What is The Dalessandro Foundation's typical grant size?
The Dalessandro Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $30,000, and its average grant was $47,000, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Dalessandro Foundation give grants?
The Dalessandro Foundation gives mostly in New York: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (16%) and Pennsylvania (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Southampton, NY (4 grants).
Does The Dalessandro Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Dalessandro Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Dalessandro Foundation's largest grantees?
The Dalessandro Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Basilica Church of the Sacred Hearts ($100,000), Our Lady of the Hamptons School ($100,000) and Georgian Court University ($75,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Dalessandro Foundation?
The Dalessandro Foundation reported $7.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $484K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $531K (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 The Dalessandro Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including schools and universities, animal-rescue organizations, a hospice, a veterans’ service organization, and community and religious organizations. The listed grants were designated for general purpose. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Dalessandro Foundation?
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 The Dalessandro Foundation's EIN?
The Dalessandro Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0210702. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Dalessandro Foundation 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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