Special Needs Advocacy
Invitation OnlyLansdowne, Pennsylvania · EIN 84-3051677 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $500.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
33% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| DTC Care | Pittsburgh, PA | For Childrens Miracle Network Through "Supermom" program | $1,408 |
| St Judes Childrens Hospital | Memphis, TN | Cash grant from ongoing operations | $1,000 |
| Alliance for Empowerment | Elmira, NY | Payment to disability rights organization | $750 |
| Broadway Community Food Bank | New York, NY | Donation for operations | $500 |
| Life Center of Delaware County | Upper Darby, PA | Cash donation to homeless shelter | $500 |
| Mural Arts Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Cash grant to community arts program | $500 |
| Mothers Home | Darby, PA | organization benefits impoverished mothers and mothers to be | $500 |
| Afi | Los Angeles, CA | Cash grant to arts organization | $500 |
| MJ Fox Foundatioin | New York, NY | Cash grant to Parkinsons Research organization | $500 |
| Pacan | New York, NY | Cash grant for Pancreatic Cancer Research | $500 |
| Wxpn | Philadelphia, PA | Cash payment to public radio organization | $480 |
| Support Center for Child Advocates | Philadelphia, PA | Cash Grant from operations | $250 |
| Schooner Youth Center | Monessen, PA | Donation to free store in impoverished community | $250 |
| Orphans of the Storm | Kittanning, PA | animal welfare | $250 |
| Spotlight PA | Harrisburg, PA | Cash grant to investigative journalism organization | $250 |
| Reach Out And Read | Philadelphia, PA | Cash donation for fundraiser to support literacy | $250 |
| Equal Access Legal Services | Glenside, PA | Cash award to legal services non profit | $250 |
| Philabundance | Philadelphia, PA | Grant from operating funds | $125 |
The return also lists 9 grants to individuals ($6,050). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,813 | 27 |
| 2023 | $5,628 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 21, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532959349100303
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-3051677
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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