Sound Start Babies Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$302K
Foundation funders
11
Grants recorded
31
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Sound Start Babies Foundation?
Sound Start Babies Foundation is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Alfiero and Lucia Palestroni ($75K), The Selma and Irving Ettenberg Foundation ($50K), National Philanthropic Trust ($45K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $302K in grants to Sound Start Babies Foundation between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfiero and Lucia Palestroni | $75,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Selma and Irving Ettenberg Foundation | $50,000 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $45,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Robert & Joan Dircks Foundation Inc | $33,000 | 2 | 2019–2020 |
| Thomas & Annette Dircks Family Foundation | $27,500 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Diaco Family Foundation Inc | $25,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Vonage Foundation Corporation | $15,000 | 3 | 2019–2021 |
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Inc | $12,000 | 4 | 2021–2023 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Metrowest NJ | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Burke Foundation Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Turrell Fund | $4,000 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2023) to $134K (2020). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $15K.
What grants has Sound Start Babies Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Selma and Irving Ettenberg Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Diaco Family Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Selma and Irving Ettenberg Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Thomas & Annette Dircks Family Foundation | EDUCATION FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED | $7,000 |
| 2024 | Diaco Family Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Thomas & Annette Dircks Family Foundation | EDUCATION FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED | $6,000 |
| 2023 | Diaco Family Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Inc | EMPLOYEE GIVING PROGRAM | $1,000 |
| 2022 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $15,000 |
| 2022 | The Selma and Irving Ettenberg Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Thomas & Annette Dircks Family Foundation | EDUCATION FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED | $6,000 |
| 2022 | Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Inc | EMPLOYEE GIVING PROGRAM | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Diaco Family Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| 2021 | National Philanthropic Trust | HEALTH | $15,000 |
| 2021 | The Selma and Irving Ettenberg Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Metrowest NJ | General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Inc | GENERAL PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Vonage Foundation Corporation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Diaco Family Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Thomas & Annette Dircks Family Foundation | EDUCATION FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Inc | EMPLOYEE GIVING PROGRAM | $1,000 |
| 2020 | Alfiero and Lucia Palestroni | GENERAL FUNDING | $75,000 |
| 2020 | Robert & Joan Dircks Foundation Inc | Sound Start Babies Early Intervention Program for Children Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing | $16,500 |
| 2020 | National Philanthropic Trust | HEALTH | $15,000 |
| 2020 | The Selma and Irving Ettenberg Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Vonage Foundation Corporation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2020 | The Burke Foundation Inc | TRUSTEE DISCRETIONARY GRANT | $5,000 |
| 2020 | Turrell Fund | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $4,000 |
| 2020 | Thomas & Annette Dircks Family Foundation | Education for the hearing impaired | $3,500 |
| 2019 | Robert & Joan Dircks Foundation Inc | Sound Start Babies Early Intervention Program for Children Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing | $16,500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 31 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Sound Start Babies Foundation?
Sound Start Babies Foundation is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Alfiero and Lucia Palestroni ($75K), The Selma and Irving Ettenberg Foundation ($50K), National Philanthropic Trust ($45K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $302K in grants to Sound Start Babies Foundation between 2019–2025.
Who is Sound Start Babies Foundation's largest funder?
Alfiero and Lucia Palestroni is the largest recorded funder of Sound Start Babies Foundation, with $75K across 1 grant (2020).
How much grant funding has Sound Start Babies Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $302K in grants to Sound Start Babies Foundation across 31 grants from 11 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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