Joann Denapoli Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyWaltham, Massachusetts · EIN 81-2009455 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$177K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$500
Total assets$4.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $1,000.
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
43% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Fund | Warwick, RI | Charitable & educational | $116,804 |
| Arlington Boys & Girls Club | Arlington, MA | Charitable & educational | $45,000 |
| Camp Marist | Effingham, NH | Charitable & educational | $7,500 |
| New England Innocence Project | Boston, MA | Charitable & educational | $2,500 |
| Mercy Ships | Garden Valley, TX | Charitable & educational | $1,000 |
| Save the Children | Fairfield, CT | Charitable & educational | $1,000 |
| Boston Children's Chorus | Boston, MA | Charitable & educational | $500 |
| Pan-Mass Challenge | Needham, MA | Charitable & educational | $500 |
| Serious Fun Children's Network | Norwalk, CT | Charitable & educational | $500 |
| Barrington Youth Basketball | Barrington, RI | Charitable & educational | $400 |
| American Cancer Society | Hagerstown, MD | Charitable & educational | $300 |
| Windrush Farm | North Andover, MA | Charitable & educational | $250 |
| Special Olympics | Nmarlboro, MA | Charitable & educational | $250 |
| Winchester News Group | Winchester, MA | Charitable & educational | $250 |
| Union Farming Institute of Boston | Dorchester, MA | Charitable & educational | $100 |
| Lights of Love Winchester | Winchester, MA | Charitable & educational | $75 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $176,929 | 16 |
| 2024 | $78,984 | 15 |
| 2023 | $37,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630969349100638
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-2009455
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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