The Thomas Rosato Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 77-0607983 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$374K
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$6,000
Total assets$10.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 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
96% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic Education and Mentoring Project | Milton, VT | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Legado de Esperanza Foundation | Wilmington, DE | General & Unrestricted | $30,500 |
| Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Centro de Ensenanza Coral Cec | Cabarete Puerto Plata, DR | General & Unrestricted | $16,000 |
| Amurtel Inc | Warren, VT | Baan Unrak Foundation | $15,000 |
| Petsmart Charities Inc | Phoenix, AZ | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Research led by Sunil Singhal | $15,000 |
| Turning Point USA Inc | Phoenix, AZ | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Semper Fi & Americas Fund | Oceanside, CA | General & Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Wwp Inc - Wounded Warrior Project Inc | Topeka, KS | General & Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Special Olympics Pennsylvania Inc | Norristown, PA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Upper Merion Park & Historic Foundation | Wayne, PA | General & Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| American National Red Cross | Boone, IA | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Cancer Research Institute Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund | Wellesley Hills, MA | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Main Line Deputy Dog | Devon, PA | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Spectrum Inc | Burlington, VT | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Adirondack Mountain Club Inc | Lake Placid, NY | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Adirondack Ski Touring Council Inc | Lake Placid, NY | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Appalachian Mountain Club | Charlestown, MA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Appalachian Trail Conservancy | Harpers Ferry, WV | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Ayn Rand Institute the Center for the Advancement | Santa Ana, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Dogs and Cats of the Dominican Republic Inc | Darwin, MN | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation Inc | Rockville, MD | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Francisvale Home for Smaller Animals | Radnor, PA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Grace Hudowalski Charitable Trust | Windham, ME | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| National Park Foundation | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Rails to Trails Conservancy | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Upper Merion Police Association | Kng of Prussa, PA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $374,500 | 31 |
| 2024 | $292,500 | 26 |
| 2023 | $278,500 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632309349101103
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 77-0607983
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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