The Needy Family Fund
The Needy Family Fund provides emergency assistance to delawareans for basic necessities for which they are unable to provide. All funds are collected through community donations with 100% of the dollars going to those in need, as determined by the salvation army and the division of state service centers. The Needy Family Fund is run by the news journal, absorbing any administrative fees or costs. While we run the promotion at our expense and we collect and process the donations at our expense, our goal is simply to create awareness and collect the funds.
The Needy Family Fund at a glance
In short: The Needy Family Fund gave $67K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $67K), mostly in Delaware. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $67,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $67,000
- Median grant
- $67,000
- Total assets
- $398,423
- +493.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Delaware (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Needy Family Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Food Bank of Delaware ($67K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $67K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food Bank of Delaware Newark, DE | Mission Support | $67,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $398,423 | $401,706 | $70,401 | $67,000 | 1 | $68 |
| 2024 | $67,118 | $44,421 | $37,750 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $60,447 | $31,179 | $60,700 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $89,968 | $34,439 | $60,650 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $116,179 | $46,717 | $145,600 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $215,062 | $110,919 | $103,142 | — | — | — |
About The Needy Family Fund
Based on IRS filings
The Needy Family Fund is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in New Castle, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $398K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $67K. Net investment income was $68.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Needy Family Fund is led by Regan Apo, Co- Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Regan Apo
Co- Executive Director
President → Co- Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Feeley
Co- Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lorraine Disantis
Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Esteban Parra (2020–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Kathi Abatemarco (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Michael Feely (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: P. London (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Tom Hearon (2020–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Needy Family Fund
How much does The Needy Family Fund give each year?
The Needy Family Fund gave $67K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Needy Family Fund?
The Needy Family Fund reported $398K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $402K.
What is The Needy Family Fund?
The Needy Family Fund is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in New Castle, DE. It holds $398K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Needy Family Fund operate?
The Needy Family Fund has awarded grants in Delaware.
What is The Needy Family Fund's EIN?
The Needy Family Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-6018408. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 29, 2026)
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