The Vespa Family Foundationinc
Invitation OnlyFranklin Lakes, New Jersey · EIN 37-1452034 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$44K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$500
Total assets$349K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200 and $1,000.
From the return
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
53% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Law School | New York, NY | To fund normal operations | $36,574 |
| California Institute for Human Science | Encinitas, CA | To fund normal operations | $1,892 |
| The Valley Hospital | Paramus, NJ | To fund normal operations | $1,000 |
| Msk Giving ( Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center) | NY, NY | To fund normal operations | $1,000 |
| Steve's Wish Climb | Phoenix, AZ | To fund normal operations | $1,000 |
| Latino Mental Health Association of Nj | Springfield, NJ | To fund normal operations | $600 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | State Island, NY | To fund normal operations | $500 |
| Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge Inc | Oakland, NJ | To fund normal operations | $265 |
| Network for Good | Washington, DC | To fund normal operations | $206 |
| Franklin Lakes Volunteer Ambulance Corp | Franklin Lakes, NJ | To fund normal operations | $200 |
| Caring for Colombia | New York, NY | To fund normal operations | $200 |
| Franklin Lakes Fire Dept | Franklin Lakes, NJ | To fund normal operations | $150 |
| The 200 Club of Bergen | Hackensack, NJ | To fund normal operations | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $43,687 | 13 |
| 2023 | $55,505 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 27, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202511479349100106
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-1452034
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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