The Michael Derienzo Charitable
The Michael Derienzo Charitable is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Staten Island, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $38K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1K. Net investment income was $21.
The Michael Derienzo Charitable at a glance
In short: The Michael Derienzo Charitable gave $1K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $712.5), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,425
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $713
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $713
- Total assets
- $38,417
- -6.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Michael Derienzo Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was PS 39 Francis J Murphy Jr ($925). Together the top 2 received $1K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Michael Derienzo Charitable gives
- Giving fell 78% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $920 (2022) to $7K (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PS 39 Francis J Murphy Jr Staten Island, NY | Educational Services | $925 |
| Live Like Lisa Foundation Brooklyn, NY | Community Service | $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 | $38,417 | $21 | $2,477 | $1,425 | 2 | $2,477 | $21 | — |
| 2023 | $40,873 | $21 | $2,736 | $1,425 | 2 | $1,986 | — | $2,097 |
| 2022 | $43,558 | $50,022 | $1,745 | $920 | 3 | $995 | — | $2,205 |
| 2021 | $45,281 | $235 | $7,400 | $6,600 | 4 | $6,650 | — | $2,527 |
| 2020 | $52,446 | $125 | $3,949 | $3,149 | 5 | — | — | $2,705 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Michael Derienzo Charitable is led by Lisa De Rienzo, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lisa De Rienzo
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Michael Derienzo Charitable
How much does The Michael Derienzo Charitable give each year?
The Michael Derienzo Charitable gave $1K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1K across 2 grants.
How large is The Michael Derienzo Charitable?
The Michael Derienzo Charitable reported $38K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $21.
What is The Michael Derienzo Charitable?
The Michael Derienzo Charitable is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Staten Island, NY. It holds $38K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Michael Derienzo Charitable operate?
The Michael Derienzo Charitable has awarded grants in Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York.
What is The Michael Derienzo Charitable's EIN?
The Michael Derienzo Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 55-0835658. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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