The John Fscarpa Foundation
The John Fscarpa Foundation is a private foundation based in Palm Beach, Florida. In 2024, it made 17 grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in education, health, emergency services, and community programs.
The John Fscarpa Foundation at a glance
In short: The John Fscarpa Foundation gave $176K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in New Jersey. 6% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $176,289
- -85.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- -51.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,370
- -70.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $974,734
- +41.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (76% 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 John Fscarpa Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1676 South Ocean Blvd, Palm Beach, FL 33480-4040
Phone: (609) 646-9400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The John Fscarpa Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Salesian Sisters ($67K). Together the top 10 received $171K.
Grant Size Distribution
182 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 157 grants of 182 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 14% to recipients in Florida, and 10% to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The John Fscarpa Foundation open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 17 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 88% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 88% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 394% 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 $176K (2024) to $2.3M (2020). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $176K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salesian Sisters North Haledon, NJ | General Fund Contribution for Entity's Charitable Purpose | $66,825 |
| A Meaningful Purpose at Reed's Farm Egg Harbor Township, NJ | General Fund Contribution for Entity's Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| Cumberland Cape Atlantic YMCA Vineland, NJ | General Fund Contribution for Entity's Charitable Purpose | $20,000 |
| Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation Palm Beach, FL | General Fund Contribution for Entity's Charitable Purpose | $15,160 |
| Villanova University School of Law Villanova, PA | General Fund Contribution for Entity's Charitable Purpose | $12,054 |
| American Heart Association West Palm Beach, FL | General Fund Contribution for Entity's Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| St Augustine Prep Richland, NJ | General Fund Contribution for Entity's Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Chop Foundation Greenscastle, PA | General Fund Contribution for Entity's Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| St Mary School Vineland, NJ | General Fund Contribution for Entity's Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Larc School Camden, NJ | General Fund Contribution for Entity's Charitable Purpose | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $974,734 | $560,807 | $273,914 | $176,289 | 17 | $176,289 | $369,383 | $44,694 |
| 2023 | $686,967 | $402,040 | $1,313,719 | $1,234,670 | 35 | $1,234,670 | $385,085 | $84,204 |
| 2022 | $1,598,646 | $598,163 | $1,545,635 | $1,442,312 | 42 | $1,442,312 | $112,976 | $142,537 |
| 2021 | $2,563,244 | $1,540,022 | $1,535,833 | $1,419,987 | 45 | $1,419,987 | $293,484 | $173,184 |
| 2020 | $2,972,054 | $1,737,893 | $2,423,796 | $2,308,101 | 43 | — | $446,069 | $175,681 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The John Fscarpa Foundation reported a distributable amount of $45K 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 formal mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied charitable purposes. The Cumberland Cape Atlantic YMCA describes its work as fostering opportunities for individuals, families, and communities through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body. The American Heart Association says its mission is to promote longer, healthier lives. LARC School says it serves students and adults with varying disabilities, with an emphasis on growth, development, and independence.
Other 2024 recipients include the Millville Army Air Field Museum, which says it preserves educational, research, and historical materials about aeronautics, and the Avalon Rescue Squad, which says it provides basic life support in Avalon and neighboring communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $176,289 through 17 grants. Grants ranged from $250 to $66,825, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest grants included $66,825 to Salesian Sisters, $25,000 to A Meaningful Purpose at Reed’s Farm, $20,000 to Cumberland Cape Atlantic YMCA, $15,160 to Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation, and $12,054 to Villanova University School of Law. The stated purpose for these grants was a general fund contribution for each recipient’s charitable purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John F Scarpa as president and director, Michael B Azeez as treasurer and director, and Michael P Haney as secretary.
The John Fscarpa Foundation is led by John F. Scarpa, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John F. Scarpa
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael B. Azeez
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael P. Haney
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 John Fscarpa Foundation
How much does The John Fscarpa Foundation give each year?
The John Fscarpa Foundation gave $176K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 35 grants.
What is The John Fscarpa Foundation's typical grant size?
The John Fscarpa Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,370, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The John Fscarpa Foundation that year got $25K on average.
Where does The John Fscarpa Foundation give grants?
The John Fscarpa Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (14%) and Pennsylvania (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Vineland, NJ (3 grants) and Millville, NJ (2 grants).
Does The John Fscarpa Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The John Fscarpa Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The John Fscarpa Foundation's largest grantees?
The John Fscarpa Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Salesian Sisters ($66,825), A Meaningful Purpose at Reed's Farm ($25,000) and Cumberland Cape Atlantic YMCA ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The John Fscarpa Foundation?
The John Fscarpa Foundation reported $975K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $176K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $45K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The John Fscarpa Foundation fund?
No formal mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The John Fscarpa Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The John Fscarpa Foundation's EIN?
The John Fscarpa Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2939489. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The John Fscarpa 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.
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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 John Fscarpa Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-john-fscarpa-foundation-morg_441b4c60c3c646b0b987a099263a3c36
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