Cheryl and Paul Speranza Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyPittsford, New York · EIN 81-1953032 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$125K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$595K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
21% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse University | Syracuse, NY | Unrestriced - general charitable | $20,000 |
| Catholic Charities Community Services | Dunkirk, NY | Unrestriced - general charitable | $20,000 |
| New York University School of Law | New York, NY | Grant for graduate tax program | $15,000 |
| University of San Francisco School of Law | San Francisco, CA | Grant for graduate tax program | $15,000 |
| Saint Thomas More Catholic Church | Rochester, NY | Unrestricted - general charitable | $10,000 |
| Wxxi | Rochester, NY | Unrestriced - general charitable | $10,000 |
| Holy Cross Church | Rochester, NY | Unrestriced - general charitable | $9,500 |
| Mother of Sorrows Church | Rochester, NY | Unrestriced - general charitable | $7,500 |
| Sandra Eller Mercy Program | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Unrestriced - general charitable | $7,294 |
| Ewtn Global Catholic Network | Irondale, AL | Unrestriced - general charitable | $5,000 |
| Cloverwood Senior Living | Pittsford, NY | Unrestriced - general charitable | $3,000 |
| Catholic Ministries Appeal | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted - general | $1,000 |
| St Judes Research Hospital | Buffalo, NY | Unrestriced - general charitable | $1,000 |
| University of Richester Medical Center | Rochester, NY | Unrestriced - general charitable | $300 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $124,594 | 14 |
| 2024 | $278,870 | 12 |
| 2023 | $132,400 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600969349101205
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-1953032
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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