Ettore Richard Derosa Jr Foundation
Invitation OnlyReno, Nevada · EIN 27-5551577 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$117K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$12,000
Total assets$2.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 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
90% of grants went outside Nevada.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | To provide scholarships to students pursuing nursing degrees via the usf nursing program. | $25,000 |
| Cure Sma | Schumburg, IL | To drive research for treatments and a cure for sma, and to support and empower everyone impacted by sma today. | $25,000 |
| Blind Childrens Center | Los Angeles, CA | To prepare infants, toddlers, and preschoolers of all abilities to thrive through inclusive, family-focused early childhood education, with… | $15,000 |
| Grace Science Foundation | Menlo Park, CA | To support and fund the development of life-saving treatment for patients that are deficient in the n-glycanese enzyme and those suffering… | $15,000 |
| Step 2 | Reno, NV | To provide gender-specific long-term treatment services for substance use disorders, domestic violence intervention and education, and… | $12,000 |
| Song for Charlie | Pasadena, CA | To raise awareness about fentapills - fake pills made of fentanyl among young people between the ages 13-30. | $10,000 |
| Usc Caruso Catholic Center | Los Angeles, CA | To invite the usc community into a transforming relationship with christ and one another, empowered to make a lasting impact on the world. | $10,000 |
| Assistance League of Greater San Diego | San Diego, CA | To transform lives and strengthen community, to identify critical needs, develop impactful programs, and raise funds to deliver meaningful… | $10,000 |
| Jf Shea Therapeutic Riding Center Inc | San Juan Capistrano, CA | To empower individuals through the transformative power of equine assisted services, fostering strength, confidence, and connection. | $5,000 |
| Alma Backyard Farms | Los Angeles, CA | To reclaim the lives of those formerly incarcerated, repurpose land into productive urban farms and reimage community as a place for people… | -$10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $117,000 | 10 |
| 2024 | $127,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $120,600 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jan 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640299349100229
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-5551577
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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