The Derenzo Charitable Foundationinc
The Derenzo Charitable Foundationinc is a private foundation based in Brockton, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing reports 15 grants totaling $206,300 to charitable organizations.
The Derenzo Charitable Foundationinc at a glance
In short: The Derenzo Charitable Foundationinc gave $206K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Massachusetts. 53% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $206,300
- +14.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,753
- +52.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,172
- -52.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (8 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (73% 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 Derenzo Charitable Foundationinc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations. Its filing says a written application should state the amount requested and purpose; it lists no restrictions on awards. Contact listed on the filing: Michael Midwood.
- Contact
Application contact: Michael Midwood
Mailing address: 338 Howard Street, Brockton, MA 02302
Phone: (508) 897-8029
Email: mmidwood@jderenzo.com
Website: HTTPS://WWW.DERENZOCHARITY.ORG/
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Derenzo Charitable Foundationinc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Crohns and Colitis Foundation ($50K). Together the top 10 received $196K.
Grant Size Distribution
99 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 88 grants of 99 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Of the 2024 grant dollars, 73% went to recipients in Massachusetts, 24% to recipients in New York, and 2% to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Derenzo Charitable Foundationinc open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 15 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 40% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 51% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $181K (2023) to $422K (2021). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $206K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crohns and Colitis Foundation New York, NY | General | $50,000 |
| Joe Andruzzi Foundation North Attleborough, MA | General | $40,000 |
| Boston Main Streets Foundation Boston, MA | General | $25,000 |
| Brigham & Women's Hospital Boston, MA | General | $25,000 |
| The Light Foundation Sharon, MA | General | $20,000 |
| Camp Harborview Boston, MA | General | $15,000 |
| Gilbane North Easton, MA | General | $5,500 |
| Bands for Badges Miami, FL | General | $5,000 |
| Buddys Union Villabuddys Union Villar Now North Easton, MA | General | $5,000 |
| St Judes Waltham, MA | General | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,172 | $204,000 | $206,424 | $206,300 | 15 | $206,300 | $441 |
| 2023 | $4,596 | $183,647 | $184,571 | $180,800 | 20 | $180,800 | $954 |
| 2022 | $5,520 | $365,000 | $367,375 | $367,250 | 28 | $367,250 | $1,199 |
| 2021 | $7,895 | $412,625 | $424,114 | $422,289 | 22 | $422,289 | $1,114 |
| 2020 | $19,384 | $250,500 | $250,100 | $247,100 | 14 | — | $2,202 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Derenzo Charitable Foundationinc reported a distributable amount of $441 for 2024 — 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 available information does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in cancer care, neighborhood revitalization, healthcare, and other areas. For example, the Joe Andruzzi Foundation says it supports cancer patients and their families with services including food assistance, transportation, household-expense help, and navigation. Boston Main Streets Foundation says its mission is to revitalize Boston neighborhood main streets.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $206,300. Grants ranged from $800 to $50,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
The largest listed awards included $50,000 to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, $40,000 to the Joe Andruzzi Foundation, $25,000 each to Boston Main Streets Foundation and Brigham & Women’s Hospital, $20,000 to The Light Foundation, and $15,000 to Camp Harborview. Each was listed with the purpose “GENERAL.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Howe as president and Paul Francioso and Michael Midwood as directors.
The Derenzo Charitable Foundationinc is led by David Howe, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Howe
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Francioso
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Midwood
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Julia Narsasian (2020–2022) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Derenzo Charitable Foundationinc
How much does The Derenzo Charitable Foundationinc give each year?
The Derenzo Charitable Foundationinc gave $206K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $181K across 20 grants.
What is The Derenzo Charitable Foundationinc's typical grant size?
The Derenzo Charitable Foundationinc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $13,753, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Derenzo Charitable Foundationinc that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Derenzo Charitable Foundationinc give grants?
The Derenzo Charitable Foundationinc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were North Easton, MA (4 grants) and Boston, MA (3 grants).
Does The Derenzo Charitable Foundationinc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Derenzo Charitable Foundationinc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Derenzo Charitable Foundationinc's largest grantees?
The Derenzo Charitable Foundationinc's largest 2024 grantees include Crohns and Colitis Foundation ($50,000), Joe Andruzzi Foundation ($40,000) and Boston Main Streets Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Derenzo Charitable Foundationinc?
The Derenzo Charitable Foundationinc reported $2K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $206K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $441 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Derenzo Charitable Foundationinc fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in cancer care, neighborhood revitalization, healthcare, and other areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Derenzo Charitable Foundationinc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Derenzo Charitable Foundationinc's EIN?
The Derenzo Charitable Foundationinc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-5111934. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Derenzo Charitable Foundationinc 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Derenzo Charitable Foundationinc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-derenzo-charitable-foundationinc-morg_8af6e0d1afb34caebd783afd89d77938
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