The David T & Karen Della Penta Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderRochester, New York · EIN 26-6130052 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | DAVID T DELLA PENTA |
|---|---|
| Address | 2320 WASON ROAD, SARASOTA FL 34231 |
| Phone | 9999999999 |
| Form and materials | LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION, AWARDS OR HONORS BESTOWED UPON APPLICANT, DEMONSTRATION OF NOTABLE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND/OR TALENT IN VARIOUS FORMS OF DANCE AND DEMONSTRATION OF FINANCIAL NEED. |
| Deadlines | ANNUAL |
| Restrictions | TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INDIVIDUALS ENTERING COLLEGE OR POST GRADUATE STUDIES WHO HAVE SHOWN NOTABLE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND TO STUDENTS WHO HAVE DEMONSTRATED TALENT IN VARIOUS FORMS OF DANCE AND ARE PURSUING CAREERS IN DANCE. ADDITIONALLY, SUPPORT HEALTHCARE INITIATIVES SPECIFICALLY FOCUSED ON WOMAN'S HEALTH AND ALZHEIMER RESEARCH OR ANY OTHER SECTION 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Music Hall | Portsmouth, NH | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Bernies Book Bank | Lake Bluff, IL | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Caddies for Kids | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Malley Farm for Women | Somersworth, NH | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Sarasota Memorial Health Care Foundation | Sarasota, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Mcdonough Scholarship Foundation | Manchester, NH | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Impact 100 | Belleair Bluffs, FL | Unrestricted | $2,200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $202,200 | 7 |
| 2024 | $203,500 | 7 |
| 2023 | $175,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631559349100703
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-6130052
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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