The Pellerito Foundation
The Pellerito Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. It made 10 grants totaling $29,800 in 2024, supporting charitable organizations in Florida, California, Colorado, and Pennsylvania.
The Pellerito Foundation at a glance
In short: The Pellerito Foundation gave $30K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $29,800
- +19.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,980
- -4.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,950
- Total assets
- $1,164,515
- +32.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Pellerito Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Pellerito Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jupiter Medical Center Foundation Inc ($10K). Together the top 8 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 46 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 17% to California, 3% to Colorado, and 2% to Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Pellerito Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% 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 $25K (2023) to $42K (2022). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation Inc Jupiter, FL | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Harbor Devlopmental Disabilities Foundation Torrance, CA | Harbor Help Fund | $5,000 |
| Place of Hope Inc West Palm BCH, FL | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Place of Hope Inc West Palm BCH, FL | Charitable Event | $3,000 |
| El Beth El Development Center Inc Jacksonville, FL | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| El Beth El Development Center Inc Jacksonville, FL | Charitable Event | $1,400 |
| Els for Autism Foundation Jupiter, FL | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Positivi-Tee Inc Denver, CO | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation Philadelphia, PA | Charitable Event | $500 |
| The Friends of Jupiter Beach Inc Jupiter, FL | General & Unrestricted | $400 |
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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 | $1,164,515 | $324,453 | $41,995 | $29,800 | 10 | $36,796 | $70,454 | $39,198 |
| 2023 | $882,057 | $79,314 | $43,738 | $24,900 | 8 | $31,742 | $68,118 | $35,658 |
| 2022 | $846,481 | $48,559 | $51,017 | $42,400 | 9 | $49,317 | $47,559 | $37,383 |
| 2021 | $848,939 | $44,073 | $40,771 | $31,500 | 8 | $38,761 | $43,073 | $41,898 |
| 2020 | $845,637 | $37,281 | $41,404 | $33,100 | 11 | — | $36,281 | $39,264 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Pellerito Foundation reported a distributable amount of $39K 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 included support for a medical center foundation, organizations serving children and families, and an autism foundation. The grantees describe their own missions as follows: Jupiter Medical Center Foundation says it secures resources to sustain clinical excellence and quality of care at Jupiter Medical Center and its affiliates; Place of Hope says it provides a stable and loving family environment for children who are hurting and their families; and Els for Autism Foundation says it aims to transform the lives of people with autism and those who care for them through lifetime services and collaborative partnerships.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $29,800. Grant amounts ranged from $400 to $10,000, with a median of $1,950.
The largest grants included $10,000 to Jupiter Medical Center Foundation, $5,000 and $3,000 to Place of Hope, $5,000 to Harbor Developmental Disabilities Foundation, and $2,500 to El Beth El Development Center. Other 2024 grants included $1,400 to El Beth El Development Center, $1,000 each to Els for Autism Foundation and Positivi-Tee, $500 to The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation, and $400 to The Friends of Jupiter Beach.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Cynthia Pellerito as director and secretary, and Vincent E. Pellerito as president, director, and treasurer.
The Pellerito Foundation is led by Vincent E Pellerito, President, Director & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Vincent E Pellerito
President, Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Pellerito
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/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 Pellerito Foundation
How much does The Pellerito Foundation give each year?
The Pellerito Foundation gave $30K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $25K across 8 grants.
What is The Pellerito Foundation's typical grant size?
The Pellerito Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,950, and its average grant was $2,980, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Pellerito Foundation give grants?
The Pellerito Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jupiter, FL (3 grants), West Palm BCH, FL (2 grants) and Jacksonville, FL (2 grants).
Does The Pellerito Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of The Pellerito Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Event" (4 grants).
Who are The Pellerito Foundation's largest grantees?
The Pellerito Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jupiter Medical Center Foundation Inc ($10,000), Place of Hope Inc ($8,000 across 2 grants) and Harbor Devlopmental Disabilities Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Pellerito Foundation?
The Pellerito Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $37K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $39K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Pellerito Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a medical center foundation, organizations serving children and families, and an autism foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Pellerito Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Pellerito Foundation's EIN?
The Pellerito Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5254285. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Pellerito 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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