The Rocco a and Mary Abessinio
The Rocco A and Mary Abessinio is a private foundation based in Concordville, Pennsylvania. In 2024, it reported 15 grants totaling $120,585, with nearly all grant dollars going to recipients in Delaware.
The Rocco a and Mary Abessinio at a glance
In short: The Rocco a and Mary Abessinio gave $121K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Delaware. 58% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $120,585
- -86.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,039
- -89.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $69,126,531
- +15.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 58% first-time grantees (7 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Delaware (99% 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 Rocco a and Mary Abessinio
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 130, Concordville, PA 19331
Phone: (484) 840-9179
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Rocco a and Mary Abessinio funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Ministry of Caring Inc ($65K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $120K.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 85 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went primarily to Delaware recipients: the state accounted for 99% of the total. Recipients in Washington, DC accounted for 1%; Massachusetts, Virginia, and Tennessee each accounted for 0% when rounded.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Rocco a and Mary Abessinio open to new grantees?
58%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 12 grantees (58%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 17% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 96% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 4% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $121K (2024) to $8.5M (2020). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $121K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Ministry of Caring Inc Wilmington, DE | To Help Fund the Organization's Operating Budget. | $60,000 |
| Saint Edmond's Academy Wilmington, DE | Academic Assistance | $24,000 |
| MCC Foundation Inc Wilmington, DE | To Help Fund the Organization's Operating Budget. | $5,100 |
| Archmere Academy Claymont, DE | To Help Fund the Organization's Operating Budget. | $5,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor Newark, DE | To Help Fund the Organization's Operating Budget. | $5,000 |
| Operadelaware Wilmington, DE | To Help Fund the Organization's Operating Budget. | $5,000 |
| Shepard's Office Inc Wilmington, DE | To Help Fund the Organization's Operating Budget. | $5,000 |
| St Peter Cathedral School Wilmington, DE | To Help Fund the Organization's Operating Budget. | $5,000 |
| The Ministry of Caring Inc Wilmington, DE | To Help Fund the Organization's Operating Budget. | $4,475 |
| Order of Malta - Federal Association USA Washington, DC | To Help Fund the Organization's Operating Budget. | $1,000 |
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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 | $69,126,531 | $1,563,779 | $3,136,231 | $120,585 | 15 | $122,465 | $1,513,506 | $3,213,435 |
| 2023 | $60,056,316 | $11,866,554 | $2,099,805 | $917,072 | 12 | $918,739 | $1,920,901 | $2,416,605 |
| 2022 | $43,818,667 | $32,522,719 | $128,368 | $1,225,315 | 17 | $1,233,516 | $415,706 | $892,916 |
| 2021 | $15,519,103 | $2,570,888 | $51,812 | $3,311,850 | 17 | $3,313,359 | $2,178,302 | $728,189 |
| 2020 | $14,910,303 | $444,610 | $5,249,178 | $8,517,471 | 24 | — | $421,932 | $745,328 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rocco a and Mary Abessinio reported a distributable amount of $3.2M 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 grantees include organizations serving people in need, schools, and arts organizations. The Ministry of Caring describes its work as providing food, shelter, housing, employment support, childcare, medical and dental services, and advocacy for people in need. MCC Foundation says it supports facilities that care for multi-handicapped individuals. OperaDelaware describes itself as a professional nonprofit opera company that provides arts education and operatic programming.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $120,585. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $60,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest reported awards were $60,000 to The Ministry of Caring, $24,000 to Saint Edmond’s Academy, $5,100 to MCC Foundation, and $5,000 each to Archmere Academy, Little Sisters of the Poor, OperaDelaware, Shepard’s Office, and St. Peter Cathedral School.
The Ministry of Caring also appears elsewhere in the 2024 itemized grants with awards of $4,475 and $435. The filing lists a $1,000 grant to the Order of Malta – Federal Association USA and a $250 grant to the Michael C. Rotheberg September 11th Memorial Scholarship.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rocco A. Abessinio, Mary F. Abessinio, Mary D. Cool, Peter G. Abessinio, Vincent T. Abessinio, and Joanne F. Fabrizio as directors.
The Rocco a and Mary Abessinio's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joanne F. Fabrizio
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary D. Cool
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary F. Abessinio
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Peter G. Abessinio
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rocco A. Abessinio
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Vincent T. Abessinio
Director
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 Rocco a and Mary Abessinio
How much does The Rocco a and Mary Abessinio give each year?
The Rocco a and Mary Abessinio gave $121K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $917K across 12 grants.
What is The Rocco a and Mary Abessinio's typical grant size?
The Rocco a and Mary Abessinio's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,039, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Rocco a and Mary Abessinio that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Rocco a and Mary Abessinio give grants?
The Rocco a and Mary Abessinio gives mostly in Delaware: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Wilmington, DE (8 grants) and Newark, DE (2 grants).
Does The Rocco a and Mary Abessinio give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of The Rocco a and Mary Abessinio's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Rocco a and Mary Abessinio's largest grantees?
The Rocco a and Mary Abessinio's largest 2024 grantees include The Ministry of Caring Inc ($64,910 across 3 grants), Saint Edmond's Academy ($24,000) and Little Sisters of the Poor ($5,125 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Rocco a and Mary Abessinio?
The Rocco a and Mary Abessinio reported $69.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $122K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.2M (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 Rocco a and Mary Abessinio fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations serving people in need, schools, and arts organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Rocco a and Mary Abessinio?
The foundation 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 Rocco a and Mary Abessinio's EIN?
The Rocco a and Mary Abessinio's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0413298. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Rocco a and Mary Abessinio 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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