Tony J Difebbo and Jean H Difebbo
Tony J Difebbo and Jean H Difebbo is a private foundation based in Sparta, New Jersey. Its giving includes scholarships, with the funder’s website describing support for permanent residents of Ticonderoga, New York pursuing trade schools, professional certificates, and two- or four-year colleges.
Tony J Difebbo and Jean H Difebbo at a glance
In short: Tony J Difebbo and Jean H Difebbo gave $86K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $85,506
- -23.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- -4.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,072
- -19.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,500
- Total assets
- $1,580,441
- -3.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (64% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Tony J Difebbo and Jean H Difebbo
- 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. Its website says scholarship applications will be accepted in Spring 2027.
- Review Cycle
- No specific deadline is stated; the website lists Spring 2027 as the application period.
- Deadline
- No specific deadline is stated; the website lists Spring 2027 as the application period.
- Contact
Mailing address: 17 Cedar Crest Drive, Sparta, NJ 07871
Phone: (610) 357-1981
Website: https://www.difebbotrust.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tony J Difebbo and Jean H Difebbo funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was NCCC Ti ($10K). Together the top 5 received $26K.
Organizations only. It also paid 16 individual scholarships ($60,006), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 64 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The funder’s website describes its scholarship program as serving permanent residents of Ticonderoga, New York. In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (64%), Vermont (14%), Tennessee (6%), New Hampshire (6%), and Massachusetts (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Tony J Difebbo and Jean H Difebbo gives
- Giving grew 68% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 91% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2021) to $111K (2024). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $86K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 16 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $60,006 |
| NCCC Ti Ticonderoga, NY | Bridge Program | $10,000 |
| University of Buffalo I Porter Buffalo, NY | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Brandeis Univ Q Long Waltham, MA | Scholarships | $4,500 |
| Vermont Univ Castletona Whitford Castleton, VT | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| University of Albanye Hilder Albany, NY | Scholarships | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,580,441 | $44,662 | $104,205 | $85,506 | 21 | $89,959 | $51,094 | $98,991 |
| 2024 | $1,639,984 | $132,097 | $123,178 | $111,207 | 22 | $115,255 | $126,547 | $91,077 |
| 2023 | $1,631,065 | $125,743 | $110,129 | $94,985 | 17 | $97,805 | $127,408 | $82,338 |
| 2022 | $1,615,451 | $387,929 | $60,803 | $50,860 | 3 | $50,860 | $382,613 | $86,336 |
| 2021 | $1,288,325 | $1,221,804 | $15,000 | $15,000 | 1 | $15,000 | $142,650 | $52,438 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tony J Difebbo and Jean H Difebbo reported a distributable amount of $99K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The funder’s website says its goal is to provide Ticonderoga residents with opportunities to pursue their educational goals through scholarships for trade schools, professional certificates, and two- and four-year colleges. Its 2025 filing describes direct scholarship awards made jointly with chosen students and awards to two named scholarship programs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $85,506 through 21 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $180 to $10,000, with a median of $4,500.
Among the largest listed grants were $10,000 to an individual recipient for scholarships and $10,000 to NCCC TI for a bridge program. Other listed grants included $5,000 to the University of Buffalo I. Porter for scholarships and $4,500 to Brandeis University Q. Long for scholarships. The filing also lists awards to individual recipients; those grants included scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Karl L. Johnston as president/treasurer, Patricia Johnston as vice president-secretary, and Melissa Young and Evan Young as trustees.
Tony J Difebbo and Jean H Difebbo is led by Karl L. Johnston, President on every filing since 2021; 2 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Karl L. Johnston
President
On filings since 2021
$3K (2023) → $4K (2025)
Evan Young
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Melissa Young
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Patricia Johnston
Vp-Secretary
On filings since 2021
$3K (2023) → $4K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $4K, to Karl L Johnston (President/Tr). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Tony J Difebbo and Jean H Difebbo
How much does Tony J Difebbo and Jean H Difebbo give each year?
Tony J Difebbo and Jean H Difebbo gave $86K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $111K across 22 grants.
What is Tony J Difebbo and Jean H Difebbo's typical grant size?
Tony J Difebbo and Jean H Difebbo's median grant in 2025 was $4,500, and its average grant was $4,072, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Tony J Difebbo and Jean H Difebbo give grants?
Tony J Difebbo and Jean H Difebbo gives mostly in New York: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Vermont (14%) and Tennessee (6%).
Does Tony J Difebbo and Jean H Difebbo give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Tony J Difebbo and Jean H Difebbo's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (16 grants) and "Scholarship" (4 grants).
Who are Tony J Difebbo and Jean H Difebbo's largest grantees?
Tony J Difebbo and Jean H Difebbo's largest 2025 grantees include NCCC Ti ($10,000), University of Buffalo I Porter ($5,000) and Brandeis Univ Q Long ($4,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 16 individual scholarships ($60,006), which are not listed by name. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Tony J Difebbo and Jean H Difebbo?
Tony J Difebbo and Jean H Difebbo reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $90K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $99K (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 Tony J Difebbo and Jean H Difebbo fund?
The funder’s website says its goal is to provide Ticonderoga residents with opportunities to pursue their educational goals through scholarships for trade schools, professional certificates, and two- and four-year colleges. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tony J Difebbo and Jean H Difebbo?
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 Tony J Difebbo and Jean H Difebbo's EIN?
Tony J Difebbo and Jean H Difebbo's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-6562023. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Tony J Difebbo and Jean H Difebbo 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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