The Rosemary DePetris Foundation
The Rosemary DePetris Foundation is a private foundation based in Summit, New Jersey (EIN 26-1199694). Its 2024 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Rosemary DePetris Foundation at a glance
In short: The Rosemary DePetris Foundation gave $46K across 123 grants in 2024 (avg $375.61), top state Pennsylvania. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $46,200
- -6.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 123
- +18.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $376
- -21.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200
- Total assets
- $5,169
- -90.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (27 of 119, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (40% 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 Rosemary DePetris 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. Because its 2024 filing is marked as final, this should not be taken as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1468, Summit, NJ 07901
Phone: (856) 795-7744
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Rosemary DePetris Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Little Flower Catholic High School ($10K). Together the top 10 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
407 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 407 grants of 407 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Pennsylvania received 40% of grant dollars, New Jersey 17%, New York 8%, Florida 4%, and Missouri 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 123 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Rosemary DePetris Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 27 of 119 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $309; repeat grants $411. How we count
Medians: $200 first-time, $200 repeat.
- 77% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2021) to $50K (2022). In 2024 it made 123 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Little Flower Catholic High School Philadelphia, PA | Further Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Helen L Diller Home for Blind Children Avalon, NJ | Further Charitable Purpose | $1,500 |
| St John Vianney Church Galdwyne, PA | FurtherCharitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Catholic Medical Mission Board New York, NY | Further CharitablePurpose | $1,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services Baltimore, MD | Further Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| John McGowann III Memorial Scholarship Horsham, PA | Further Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Sisters of Mercy Cumberland, RI | Further CharitablePurpose | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | FurtherCharitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| The Central Assoc of the Miraculous Medal Perryville, MO | FurtherCharitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| The Central Assoc of the Miraculous Medal Perryville, MO | FurtherCharitablePurpose | $750 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,169 | $70 | $48,220 | $46,200 | 123 | $48,220 | $1,269 |
| 2023 | $53,319 | $4,382 | $52,512 | $49,500 | 104 | $52,512 | $4,929 |
| 2022 | $101,449 | — | $52,888 | $49,700 | 105 | $52,888 | $5,997 |
| 2021 | $154,337 | — | $42,733 | $40,000 | 75 | — | $8,880 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rosemary DePetris Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K 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 organizations whose own missions include pediatric disease research and treatment (St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital), global health solutions (Catholic Medical Mission Board), and assistance for people experiencing homelessness (Mercy Housing & Shelter Corporation).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 123 grants totaling $46,200. Grants ranged from $50 to $10,000, with a median of $200. Among the largest grants were $10,000 to Little Flower Catholic High School; $1,500 to Helen L Diller Home for Blind Children; and $1,000 each to St John Vianney Church, Catholic Medical Mission Board, Catholic Relief Services, John McGowann III Memorial Scholarship, Sisters of Mercy, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and The Central Assoc of the Miraculous Medal.
Other 2024 recipients included the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, Save The Children Federation, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Chestnut Hill Conservancy, Direct Relief, and Mercy Housing & Shelter Corporation, each of which received $500. The grantee descriptions supplied for those organizations identify work in cancer support and research, children’s relief and development, youth services, historic preservation, humanitarian aid, and housing assistance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joseph A DePetris as Chairman of the Board; Donna DePetris Groskoph as President; Steven DePetris as Vice President; James DePetris as Secretary; David DePetris as Treasurer; and Michael DePetris as Trustee.
The Rosemary DePetris Foundation is led by Donna DePetris Groskoph, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donna DePetris Groskoph
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph A DePetris
Chairman of the Board
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael DePetris
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David DePetris
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James DePetris
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven DePetris
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Rosemary DePetris Foundation
How much does The Rosemary DePetris Foundation give each year?
The Rosemary DePetris Foundation gave $46K across 123 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $50K across 104 grants.
What is The Rosemary DePetris Foundation's typical grant size?
The Rosemary DePetris Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $200, and its average grant was $376, across 123 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Rosemary DePetris Foundation that year got $309 on average.
Where does The Rosemary DePetris Foundation give grants?
The Rosemary DePetris Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (17%) and New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants), Philadelphia, PA (7 grants), Avalon, NJ (6 grants) and Washington, DC (5 grants).
Does The Rosemary DePetris Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 123 grants with a stated purpose on The Rosemary DePetris Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "FurtherCharitablePurpose" (62 grants) and "FurtherCharitable Purpose" (45 grants).
Who are The Rosemary DePetris Foundation's largest grantees?
The Rosemary DePetris Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Little Flower Catholic High School ($10,000), The Central Assoc of the Miraculous Medal ($1,750 across 2 grants) and Helen L Diller Home for Blind Children ($1,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Rosemary DePetris Foundation?
The Rosemary DePetris Foundation reported $5K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $48K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Rosemary DePetris Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions include pediatric disease research and treatment (St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Rosemary DePetris 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 Rosemary DePetris Foundation's EIN?
The Rosemary DePetris Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1199694. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does The Rosemary DePetris 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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