THE MICHAEL DERIENZO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
Staten Island, NY, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
55-0835658
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Michael Derienzo Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that engages in relationship-based grantmaking, providing funding exclusively by invitation and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $1.4K across three grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
2
Human rights
Human services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FRIENDS OF WILL INC
Lew Beach, NY
$5.5K
10%
LIVE LIKE LISA FOUNDATION INC
South River, NJ
$1.5K
3%
For The City Inc
Staten Island, NY
$1K
2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE MICHAEL DERIENZO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
No. THE MICHAEL DERIENZO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE MICHAEL DERIENZO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION give?
THE MICHAEL DERIENZO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, New Jersey, and Michigan. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE MICHAEL DERIENZO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE MICHAEL DERIENZO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE MICHAEL DERIENZO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE MICHAEL DERIENZO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $1,425. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE MICHAEL DERIENZO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE MICHAEL DERIENZO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 3 grantees. Recent grantees include FRIENDS OF WILL INC, LIVE LIKE LISA FOUNDATION INC, and For The City Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE MICHAEL DERIENZO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
THE MICHAEL DERIENZO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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