The Della Rosa Family Foundation
The Della Rosa Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing states that it conducts no direct charitable activities and primarily supports other organizations exempt under Section 501(c)(3) through contributions.
The Della Rosa Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Della Rosa Family Foundation gave $388K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $32K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $388,261
- +25.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $32,355
- +15.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,881
- Total assets
- $3,610,741
- -5.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (31% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Della Rosa Family 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: Co Andersen Llc 1177 6Th Ave 18, New York, NY 10036
Phone: (646) 213-5100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Della Rosa Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Georgetown University ($122K). Together the top 10 received $382K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 54 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the reported share of grant dollars by recipient state was 31% to DC, 28% to NJ, 27% to NY, and 13% to IL.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Della Rosa Family Foundation gives
- 58% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 63% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 120% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $238K (2022) to $1.2M (2020). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $388K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University Washington DC, DC | General Purpose | $122,000 |
| Brooklyn Academy of Music Brooklyn, NY | General Purpose | $75,000 |
| Cristo Rey Network Chicago, IL | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Kent Place School Summit, NJ | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Student Partner Alliance Summit, NJ | General Purpose | $26,000 |
| Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation Hackensack, NJ | General Purpose | $19,261 |
| Braven Inc New York, NY | General Purpose | $12,500 |
| The Summit Area YMCA Summit, NJ | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities New York, NY | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| New York Historical Society New York, NY | General Purpose | $7,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,610,741 | $174,843 | $395,811 | $388,261 | 12 | $392,036 | $171,068 | $325,910 |
| 2024 | $3,838,961 | $211,100 | $317,150 | $309,400 | 11 | $313,275 | $207,225 | $289,783 |
| 2023 | $3,937,509 | $202,931 | $562,150 | $554,650 | 12 | $555,900 | $201,681 | $277,416 |
| 2022 | $4,283,735 | $138,738 | $247,050 | $238,000 | 10 | $242,525 | $134,213 | $310,264 |
| 2021 | $4,397,195 | $-96,771 | $423,250 | $409,500 | 9 | — | $99,896 | $320,145 |
| 2020 | $4,933,407 | $452,339 | $1,208,750 | $1,197,750 | 1 | — | $449,339 | $321,472 |
| 2019 | $5,955,433 | $263,177 | $288,479 | $287,500 | 1 | — | $262,198 | $350,778 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Della Rosa Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $326K 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
The foundation’s filing describes its purpose as supporting charitable organizations through contributions. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including universities, schools, arts and cultural institutions, and organizations supporting students.
Grantees describe their work in their own terms: Georgetown University says it promotes understanding through discourse among people of different faiths, cultures, and beliefs, with a commitment to justice and the common good. Brooklyn Academy of Music says it supports artistic experimentation and champions inclusion and accessibility in the arts. Kent Place School says it empowers girls to become confident, intellectual, and ethical leaders. Cristo Rey Network describes its work as providing career-focused, college-preparatory education for students with limited economic resources. Student Partner Alliance says it supports New Jersey high school students with tuition assistance and mentoring. New York Historical Society describes its mission as collecting, preserving, and interpreting material relevant to U.S. and New York history.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $388,261. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $122,000, with a median of $15,880. The largest reported grants were $122,000 to Georgetown University, $75,000 to Brooklyn Academy of Music, $50,000 each to Cristo Rey Network and Kent Place School, and $26,000 to Student Partner Alliance. The listed 2025 grants were for general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joseph Della Rosa, Cheryl Della Rosa, Joseph Della Rosa Jr, and Antoinette Della Rosa as trustees.
The Della Rosa Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cheryl Della Rosa
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Joseph Della Rosa
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Antoinette Della Rosa
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joseph Della Rosa Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Della Rosa Family Foundation
How much does The Della Rosa Family Foundation give each year?
The Della Rosa Family Foundation gave $388K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $309K across 11 grants.
What is The Della Rosa Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Della Rosa Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,881, and its average grant was $32,355, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Della Rosa Family Foundation give grants?
The Della Rosa Family Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (28%) and New York (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants) and Summit, NJ (3 grants).
Does The Della Rosa Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Della Rosa Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Della Rosa Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Della Rosa Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Georgetown University ($122,000), Brooklyn Academy of Music ($75,000) and Cristo Rey Network ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Della Rosa Family Foundation?
The Della Rosa Family Foundation reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $392K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $326K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Della Rosa Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its purpose as supporting charitable organizations through contributions. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including universities, schools, arts and cultural institutions, and organizations supporting students. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Della Rosa Family 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 Della Rosa Family Foundation's EIN?
The Della Rosa Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3797964. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Della Rosa Family 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 15, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Della Rosa Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-della-rosa-family-foundation-morg_9c663cb0cab04e44842f7ea7bff917b6
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