The Enrico & Sandra Di Portanova
The Enrico & Sandra Di Portanova is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, all of which went to recipients in Texas. The foundation states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
The Enrico & Sandra Di Portanova at a glance
In short: The Enrico & Sandra Di Portanova gave $395K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Texas. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $395,000
- +19.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- +17.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,630
- +2.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $2,921,627
- -8.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (9 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% 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 Enrico & Sandra Di Portanova
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 27285, Houston, TX 77227
Phone: (713) 624-5510
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Enrico & Sandra Di Portanova funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Easter Seals of Greater Houston ($29K). Together the top 10 received $227K.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 119 grants of 121 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Enrico & Sandra Di Portanova open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 27 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 37% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 31% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 234% of 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 $299K (2020) to $395K (2024). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $395K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Easter Seals of Greater Houston Houston, TX | Camp Smiles Program Support | $29,000 |
| CASA Mateo Houston, TX | General Operating Support | $27,500 |
| Connect Community Houston, TX | Textile Lab Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Greater Houston Disaster Alliance Houston, TX | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Bakerripley Houston, TX | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Catholic Charities Houston, TX | Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Kid's Meals Houston, TX | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Gateway Academy Houston, TX | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Galveston-Houston Immigrant Rep Pro Houston, TX | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Prounitas Inc Houston, TX | Program Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,921,627 | $368,540 | $642,295 | $395,000 | 27 | $456,837 | $293,114 | $195,226 |
| 2023 | $3,195,382 | $348,135 | $558,980 | $330,000 | 23 | $380,279 | $270,878 | $188,742 |
| 2022 | $3,406,227 | $255,017 | $546,552 | $305,500 | 24 | $363,568 | $174,086 | $206,603 |
| 2021 | $3,697,762 | $590,534 | $540,631 | $300,920 | 25 | $350,370 | $507,934 | $230,175 |
| 2020 | $3,638,439 | $104,777 | $490,921 | $298,735 | 22 | — | $33,705 | $213,837 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Enrico & Sandra Di Portanova reported a distributable amount of $195K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including disability services, housing insecurity, student support, neighborhood resources, basic needs, child welfare, and jazz music.
The grantees describe their own missions as follows: Easter Seals of Greater Houston provides “help, hope, answers” for veterans and people with disabilities; Casa Mateo supports women and children facing housing insecurity; and ProUnitas helps school districts identify and respond to student needs. BakerRipley says it brings resources, education, and connection to emerging neighborhoods. Other 2024 recipients include Catholic Charities, which assists clients with needs such as food, shelter, rent, and counseling; Undies for Everyone, which provides new underwear to children living in poverty or crisis; Children At Risk, which works to improve children’s quality of life through research, policy, education, collaboration, and advocacy; and Jazz Houston, which promotes jazz through performance, education, and community outreach.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $395,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $29,000, with a median of $15,000. The largest awards included $29,000 to Easter Seals of Greater Houston for Camp Smiles program support, $27,500 to Casa Mateo for general operating support, and $25,000 each to Connect Community for Textile Lab operating support and Greater Houston Disaster Alliance for program support. BakerRipley, Catholic Charities, Kid’s Meals, Gateway Academy, Galveston-Houston Immigrant Rep Pro, ProUnitas, and Tony’s Place each received $20,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lewis M Linn as president, Jennifer Hovas as director, and Esther M Perrine as treasurer.
The Enrico & Sandra Di Portanova is led by Lewis M. Linn, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lewis M. Linn
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jennifer Hovas
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Esther M. Perrine
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$115K (2020) → $143K (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 $143K, to Esther M Perrine (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about The Enrico & Sandra Di Portanova
How much does The Enrico & Sandra Di Portanova give each year?
The Enrico & Sandra Di Portanova gave $395K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $330K across 23 grants.
What is The Enrico & Sandra Di Portanova's typical grant size?
The Enrico & Sandra Di Portanova's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $14,630, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Enrico & Sandra Di Portanova that year got $13K on average.
Where does The Enrico & Sandra Di Portanova give grants?
The Enrico & Sandra Di Portanova gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (25 grants).
Does The Enrico & Sandra Di Portanova give general operating support?
Yes: 44% of The Enrico & Sandra Di Portanova's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (13 grants).
Who are The Enrico & Sandra Di Portanova's largest grantees?
The Enrico & Sandra Di Portanova's largest 2024 grantees include Easter Seals of Greater Houston ($29,000), CASA Mateo ($27,500) and Connect Community ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Enrico & Sandra Di Portanova?
The Enrico & Sandra Di Portanova reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $457K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $195K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Enrico & Sandra Di Portanova fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including disability services, housing insecurity, student support, neighborhood resources, basic needs, child welfare, and jazz music. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Enrico & Sandra Di Portanova?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Enrico & Sandra Di Portanova's EIN?
The Enrico & Sandra Di Portanova's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0408460. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Enrico & Sandra Di Portanova 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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