The David T & Karen Della Penta Charitable
The David T & Karen Della Penta Charitable is a private foundation, based in Rochester, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $202K. Net investment income was $333K.
The David T & Karen Della Penta Charitable at a glance
In short: The David T & Karen Della Penta Charitable gave $202K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $29K), mostly in New Hampshire. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $202,200
- -0.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $28,886
- -0.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $1,623,696
- +8.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (59% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The David T & Karen Della Penta Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Music Hall ($100K). Together the top 7 received $202K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 35 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The David T & Karen Della Penta Charitable gives
- Giving grew 35% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $132K (2020) to $221K (2021). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $202K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Music Hall Portsmouth, NH | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Bernies Book Bank Lake Bluff, IL | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Caddies for Kids Dallas, TX | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Malley Farm for Women Somersworth, NH | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Sarasota Memorial Health Care Foundation Sarasota, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The McDonough Scholarship Foundation Manchester, NH | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Impact 100 Belleair Bluffs, FL | Unrestricted | $2,200 |
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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 | $1,623,696 | $362,316 | $231,903 | $202,200 | 7 | $202,362 | $332,775 | $203,414 |
| 2024 | $1,493,283 | $40,054 | $231,462 | $203,500 | 7 | $203,662 | $26,711 | $198,554 |
| 2023 | $1,684,691 | $17,491 | $198,079 | $175,000 | 6 | $175,162 | $28,076 | $167,794 |
| 2022 | $1,865,279 | $30,432 | $176,406 | $150,000 | 6 | $150,000 | $21,930 | $175,575 |
| 2021 | $2,011,253 | $48,266 | $251,880 | $221,400 | 9 | $221,400 | $23,290 | $217,741 |
| 2020 | $2,220,294 | $460,197 | $172,921 | $132,375 | 5 | — | $451,885 | $169,108 |
| 2019 | $1,932,416 | $894,625 | $178,038 | $155,000 | 11 | — | $886,811 | $151,553 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The David T & Karen Della Penta Charitable reported a distributable amount of $203K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The David T & Karen Della Penta Charitable's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Della Penta
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Karen Della Penta
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The David T & Karen Della Penta Charitable
How much does The David T & Karen Della Penta Charitable give each year?
The David T & Karen Della Penta Charitable gave $202K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $204K across 7 grants.
What is The David T & Karen Della Penta Charitable's typical grant size?
The David T & Karen Della Penta Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $28,886, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The David T & Karen Della Penta Charitable give grants?
The David T & Karen Della Penta Charitable gives mostly in New Hampshire: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (25%) and Texas (10%).
Does The David T & Karen Della Penta Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The David T & Karen Della Penta Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The David T & Karen Della Penta Charitable's largest grantees?
The David T & Karen Della Penta Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include The Music Hall ($100,000), Bernies Book Bank ($50,000) and Caddies for Kids ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The David T & Karen Della Penta Charitable?
The David T & Karen Della Penta Charitable reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $202K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $203K (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 is The David T & Karen Della Penta Charitable's EIN?
The David T & Karen Della Penta Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-6130052. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 26, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The David T & Karen Della Penta Charitable funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Hancock Whitney Opportunity Grant (Hancock Whitney Community Reinvestment Act Program) Up to US $25,000 · Due October 30, 2026
- Boettcher Foundation Colorado Grantmaking: Rural Catalyst Grants US $1,000 - US $10,000 · Due October 30, 2026
- Boston Foundation: Safety Net Grants US $50,000 · Due October 30, 2026
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