The Dealessandro Foundation
The Dealessandro Foundation is a private foundation based in Freehold, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing reports 32 grants totaling $148,500 to charitable organizations and an individual recipient.
The Dealessandro Foundation at a glance
In short: The Dealessandro Foundation gave $149K across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state New Jersey. 28% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $148,500
- +1.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,641
- -23.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,630,595
- +5.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (8 of 29, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (31% 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 The Dealessandro Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 57 Schanck Rd Ste C-1, Freehold, NJ 07728
Phone: (732) 462-2800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Dealessandro Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The New School ($10K). Together the top 10 received $58K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($7,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
102 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 101 grants of 102 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in New Jersey received 31% of grant dollars, those in New York received 24%, and those in Florida received 10%. Ohio and Iowa each accounted for 7%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Dealessandro Foundation open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 29 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 66% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 56% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 87% 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 (2020–2024). 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 $95K (2021) to $152K (2022). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $149K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The New School New York, NY | General Support Grant | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hosp Memphis, TN | General Support Grant | $7,500 |
| Christian Svensen Akron, OH | Indigent Grant | $5,500 |
| American Red Cross Boone, IA | General Support Grant | $5,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services Harlan, IA | General Support Grant | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders Hagerstown, MD | General Support Grant | $5,000 |
| Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ | General Support Grant | $5,000 |
| North American Volunteers Syracuse, NY | General Support Grant | $5,000 |
| Oak Hill Academy Lincroft, NJ | General Support Grant | $5,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children Atlanta, GA | General Support Grant | $5,000 |
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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 | $5,630,595 | $731,761 | $439,468 | $148,500 | 32 | $356,962 | $646,129 | $411,530 |
| 2023 | $5,338,161 | $706,361 | $426,087 | $146,000 | 24 | $352,383 | $635,562 | $356,585 |
| 2022 | $5,057,887 | $305,354 | $447,116 | $152,150 | 21 | $375,739 | $235,040 | $355,931 |
| 2021 | $5,199,925 | $441,348 | $375,120 | $95,000 | 11 | $302,266 | $386,739 | $371,687 |
| 2020 | $5,133,708 | $144,977 | $406,055 | $126,000 | 14 | — | $194,077 | $306,986 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dealessandro Foundation reported a distributable amount of $412K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations involved in education, health, social services, and humanitarian aid, among other areas. For example, Oak Hill Academy describes its work as elementary education for grades pre-K through eight. Life Choices Resource Center says it provides pregnancy testing, counseling, and referrals. The New York Foundling describes services, support, and advocacy for children, youth, adults, and families in need. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $148,500. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants included $10,000 to The New School and $7,500 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Other grants included $5,000 each to Monmouth University, Oak Hill Academy, Samaritan’s Purse, and several other organizations. The filing also lists a $5,500 indigent grant to an individual recipient.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Frank J. Dealessandro as chairman and Barbara M. Dealessandro, Joseph P. Dealessandro, and Joan F. Orlick as trustees.
The Dealessandro Foundation is led by Frank J. Dealessandro, Chairman on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Frank J. Dealessandro
Chairman
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$22K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Barbara M. Dealessandro
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$22K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Joan F. Orlick
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$22K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Joseph P. Dealessandro
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$22K (2020) → $20K (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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $20K, to Frank J Dealessandro (Chairman). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Dealessandro Foundation
How much does The Dealessandro Foundation give each year?
The Dealessandro Foundation gave $149K across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $146K across 24 grants.
What is The Dealessandro Foundation's typical grant size?
The Dealessandro Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,641, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Dealessandro Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Dealessandro Foundation give grants?
The Dealessandro Foundation's top state is New Jersey, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (24%) and Florida (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Dealessandro Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 91% of The Dealessandro Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Indigent Grant" (3 grants).
Who are The Dealessandro Foundation's largest grantees?
The Dealessandro Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The New School ($10,000), St Jude Children's Research Hosp ($7,500) and Christian Svensen ($5,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($7,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Dealessandro Foundation?
The Dealessandro Foundation reported $5.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $357K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $412K (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 Dealessandro Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations involved in education, health, social services, and humanitarian aid, among other areas. For example, Oak Hill Academy describes its work as elementary education for grades pre-K through eight. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Dealessandro Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Dealessandro Foundation's EIN?
The Dealessandro Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-6594082. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Dealessandro 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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