The Vespa Family Foundationinc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 37-1452034
Foundation Overview
Based in Franklin Lakes, NJ, The Vespa Family Foundationinc has awarded 169 grants totaling $635,933 to organizations in Virginia, Illinois and 12 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $49,825, with a median award of $500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
16 of 26 recipients (62%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
43% of grants are awarded in New Jersey, with additional funding distributed across 13 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within New Jersey, funding concentrates in Hackensack (18%), Oakland (16%), Franklin Lakes (15%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 12% change over 8 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (82%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Vespa Family Foundationinc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge Inc | $265 | Oakland, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2024 |
| Latino Mental Health Association Of Nj | $600 | Springfield, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2024 |
| Network For Good | $206 | Washington, DC, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2024 |
| The 200 Club Of Bergen | $100 | Hackensack, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2024 |
| The Valley Hospital | $1,000 | Paramus, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2024 |
| Msk Giving ( Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center) | $1,000 | Ny, NY, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2024 |
| New York Law School | $36,574 | New York, NY, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2024 |
| Franklin Lakes Fire Dept | $150 | Franklin Lakes, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2024 |
| Franklin Lakes Volunteer Ambulance Corp | $200 | Franklin Lakes, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2024 |
| Steve's Wish Climb | $1,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2024 |
| Tunnels To Towers Foundation | $500 | State Island, NY, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2024 |
| Caring For Colombia | $200 | New York, NY, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2024 |
| California Institute For Human Science | $1,892 | Encinitas, CA, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2024 |
| Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge Inc | $265 | Oakland, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2024 |
| Latino Mental Health Association Of Nj | $600 | Springfield, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2024 |
| Network For Good | $206 | Washington, DC, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2024 |
| The 200 Club Of Bergen | $100 | Hackensack, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2024 |
| The Valley Hospital | $1,000 | Paramus, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2024 |
| Msk Giving ( Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center) | $1,000 | Ny, NY, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2024 |
| New York Law School | $36,574 | New York, NY, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2024 |
| Franklin Lakes Fire Dept | $150 | Franklin Lakes, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2024 |
| Franklin Lakes Volunteer Ambulance Corp | $200 | Franklin Lakes, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2024 |
| Steve's Wish Climb | $1,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2024 |
| Tunnels To Towers Foundation | $500 | State Island, NY, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2024 |
| Caring For Colombia | $200 | New York, NY, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2024 |
| California Institute For Human Science | $1,892 | Encinitas, CA, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2024 |
| Londonderry Voluntees Rescue Squad | $100 | Londonderry, VT, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2023 |
| North Star Health | $200 | Bayonne, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2023 |
| Rebecca's Homestead Inc | $154 | Wantage, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2023 |
| Long Island University Brooklyn | $19,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2023 |
| Msk Giving ( Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center) | $2,000 | Ny, NY, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2023 |
| New York Law School | $32,750 | New York, NY, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2023 |
| Tunnels To Towers Foundation | $473 | State Island, NY, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2023 |
| Steve's Wish Climb | $500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2023 |
| Wyckoff Family Ymca | $328 | Wyckoff, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2023 |
| Cross Brder Civilians Foundation | $500 | Dover, DE, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2022 |
| Gofondme Help Our Afgh (Help The Persecuted Inc) | $575 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2022 |
| Long Island University Brooklyn | $49,825 | Brooklyn, NY, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2022 |
| Msk Giving ( Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center) | $2,000 | Ny, NY, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2022 |
| Susan G Komen ( Brest Cancer ) | $100 | Dallas, TX, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2022 |
| New York Law School | $24,500 | New York, NY, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2022 |
| Nnjc Bsa ( Boys Scouts) | $2,000 | Oakland, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2022 |
| Steve's Wish Climb | $1,325 | Phoenix, AZ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2022 |
| The 200 Club Of Berguen | $200 | Hackensack, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2022 |
| United Ukrainian American Rlf | $300 | Philadelphia, PA, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2022 |
| Wyckoff Family Ymca | $300 | Wyckoff, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2022 |
| Cross Brder Civilians Foundation | $500 | Dover, DE, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2022 |
| Gofondme Help Our Afgh (Help The Persecuted Inc) | $575 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2022 |
| Long Island University Brooklyn | $49,825 | Brooklyn, NY, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2022 |
| Msk Giving ( Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center) | $2,000 | Ny, NY, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2022 |
| Susan G Komen ( Brest Cancer ) | $100 | Dallas, TX, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2022 |
| New York Law School | $24,500 | New York, NY, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2022 |
| Nnjc Bsa ( Boys Scouts) | $2,000 | Oakland, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2022 |
| Steve's Wish Climb | $1,325 | Phoenix, AZ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2022 |
| The 200 Club Of Berguen | $200 | Hackensack, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2022 |
| United Ukrainian American Rlf | $300 | Philadelphia, PA, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2022 |
| Wyckoff Family Ymca | $300 | Wyckoff, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2022 |
| Cross Brder Civilians Foundation | $500 | Dover, DE, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2022 |
| Gofondme Help Our Afgh (Help The Persecuted Inc) | $575 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2022 |
| Long Island University Brooklyn | $49,825 | Brooklyn, NY, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2022 |
| Msk Giving ( Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center) | $2,000 | Ny, NY, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2022 |
| Susan G Komen ( Brest Cancer ) | $100 | Dallas, TX, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2022 |
| New York Law School | $24,500 | New York, NY, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2022 |
| Nnjc Bsa ( Boys Scouts) | $2,000 | Oakland, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2022 |
| Steve's Wish Climb | $1,325 | Phoenix, AZ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2022 |
| The 200 Club Of Berguen | $200 | Hackensack, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2022 |
| United Ukrainian American Rlf | $300 | Philadelphia, PA, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2022 |
| Wyckoff Family Ymca | $300 | Wyckoff, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2022 |
| Americas Charities | $150 | Chantilly, VA, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2021 |
| Chcc Foundation | $100 | Godfrey, IL, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2021 |
| Franklin Lakes Fire Dep | $250 | Franklin Lake, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2021 |
| Franklin Lakes Volunteer Ambulance Corps | $250 | Franklin Lake, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2021 |
| Gofondme Help Our Afgh (help The Persecuted Inc) | $550 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2021 |
| Gofondme Misty And Family ( Help Misty Family) | $525 | New York, NY, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2021 |
| Leadership Institute | $125 | Arlington, VA, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2021 |
| Londonderry | $100 | Londonderry, VT, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2021 |
| Manchester Medical Center | $407 | Manchester, VT, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2021 |
| Manhattan Institute | $650 | New York, NY, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2021 |
| Maryland University | $7,472 | Adelphi, MD, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2021 |
| New York Law School | $21,000 | New York, NY, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2021 |
| Nnjc Bsa ( Boys Scouts) | $5,500 | Oakland, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2021 |
| Steve's Wish Climb | $1,450 | Phoenix, AZ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2021 |
| Tananbaum Center | $250 | New York, NY, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2021 |
| Teachers College Columbia University | $9,000 | New York, NY, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2021 |
| Turning Point | $260 | Paterson, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2021 |
| Winhall Fire Dept | $100 | Bondville, VT, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2021 |
| Columbia University | $500 | New York, NY, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2021 |
| Hackensack University Medical Center | $5,000 | Hackensack, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2021 |
| 200 Club Of Bergen County | $1,200 | Hackensack, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2020 |
| Acta | $150 | Arlington, VA, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2020 |
| Chcc Foundation | $300 | Godfrey, IL, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2020 |
| Columbia Univ | $48,700 | New York, NY, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2020 |
| Covenant House | $100 | New York, NY, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2020 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson Univ | $7,500 | Teaneck, NJ, US | To Fund University's Normal Operations | 2020 |
| Franklin Lakes Fire Dept | $250 | Franklin Lakes, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2020 |
| Franklin Lakes Volunteer Ambulance Corps | $250 | Franklin Lakes, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2020 |
| Hackensack Univ Medical-betsy Fitzmauria | $1,000 | Hackensack, NJ, US | To Fund Operationsto Fund Operations | 2020 |
| Manhattan Inst | $250 | New York, NY, US | To Fund Operations | 2020 |
| Maryland University | $17,000 | Adelphi, MD, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2020 |
| New Jersey Audubon Society | $350 | Bernardsville, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2020 |
| Nnjc Bsa (boy Scouts) | $1,000 | Oakland, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operationsto Fund Normal Operationsto Fund Normal Operations;listtotal 11500;listtotal 0 | 2020 |
| Nynj Trail Conference | $300 | Mahwah, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2020 |
| Ramapo Bergen Animal Rescue (rbari) | $350 | Oakland, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2020 |
| St Johns Cathedral | $500 | New York, NY, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2020 |
| Valley Hospital | $1,200 | Ridgewood, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2020 |
| Wharton Institute For The Performing Arts | $2,000 | Berkeley Heights, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2020 |
| 200 Club Of Bergen County | $750 | Hackensack, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2017 |
| All Stars Project | $500 | New York, NY, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2017 |
| Carlos Otis Clinic | $500 | Stratton, VT, US | To Fund Normal Operationsto Fund Normal Operations | 2017 |
| Chapel Of The Snows | $500 | Stratton, VT, US | To Fund Organization's Normal Operations | 2017 |
| Columbia Univ | $500 | New York, NY, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2017 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson Univ | $35,370 | Teaneck, NJ, US | To Fund University's Normal Operations | 2017 |
| Franklin Lakes Fire Dept | $250 | Franklin Lakes, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2017 |
| Franklin Lakes Volunteer Ambulance Corps | $550 | Franklin Lakes, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2017 |
| Hackensack University Medical Center | $500 | Hackensack, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operationsto Fund Normal Operations | 2017 |
| Karina Vetrano Memorial Fund | $1,480 | Howard Beach, NY, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2017 |
| Lehigh University | $100 | Bethlehem, PA, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2017 |
| Manhattan Inst | $500 | New York, NY, US | To Fund Operations | 2017 |
| Maplebrook School Foundation | $1,000 | Amenia, NY, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2017 |
| Marshall Fire Department | $250 | Marshall, TX, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2017 |
| Mary Help Of Christians Academy | $500 | Haledon, NJ, US | To Fund Nornal Operations | 2017 |
| Memorial Sloan-kettering Cancer Center | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | To Fund Normal Operationsto Fund Normal Operations;listtotal 750;listtotal 1300;listtotal 0 | 2017 |
| Mt Valley Medical Clinic | $150 | Stratton, VT, US | To Fund Clinic's Normal Operations | 2017 |
| National Ms Society | $250 | Paramus, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2017 |
| New Jersey Audubon Society | $500 | Bernardsville, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2017 |
| Nnjc Bsa (boy Scouts) | $5,500 | Oakland, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operationsto Fund Normal Operationsto Fund Normal Operations;listtotal 11500;listtotal 0 | 2017 |
| Nynj Trail Conference | $750 | Mahwah, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2017 |
| One West 54th 5th Found | $250 | New York, NY, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2017 |
| Play For Pink-breast Cancer | $565 | New York, NY, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2017 |
| Ramapo Bergen Animal Rescue (rbari) | $100 | Oakland, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2017 |
| Salesian Sisters | $16,300 | North Haledon, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2017 |
| St Anthony Orthodox Church | $100 | Bergenfield, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2017 |
| Steve's Wish Climb | $1,300 | Phoenix, AZ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2017 |
| Tananbaum Center | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2017 |
| Uja Federation | $150 | New York, NY, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2017 |
| Winhall Fire Dept | $500 | Bondville, VT, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2017 |
| 200 Club Of Bergen County | $750 | Hackensack, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2016 |
| Acta | $200 | Arlington, VA, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2016 |
| All Sentient Beings Inc | $500 | New York, NY, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2016 |
| Appalachian Mountain Club | $200 | Blairstown, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2016 |
| Aspca | $200 | Paramus, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2016 |
| Ato Dallas | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Fund Operations | 2016 |
| Bcc Foundation | $500 | Paramus, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2016 |
| Chapel Of The Snows | $200 | Stratton, VT, US | To Fund Organization's Normal Operations | 2016 |
| Columbia Univ | $2,085 | New York, NY, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2016 |
| Compassionate Care Foundation | $500 | Egg Harbor, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2016 |
| Epic School | $300 | Paramus, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2016 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson Univ | $6,380 | Teaneck, NJ, US | To Fund University's Normal Operations | 2016 |
| Flow Follies | $185 | Franklin Lakes, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2016 |
| Franklin Lakes Fire Dept | $750 | Franklin Lakes, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2016 |
| Franklin Lakes Volunteer Ambulance Corps | $250 | Franklin Lakes, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2016 |
| Hackensack Univ Medical-betsy Fitzmauria | $5,000 | Hackensack, NJ, US | To Fund Operationsto Fund Operations | 2016 |
| Hackensack University Medical Center | $3,000 | Hackensack, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operationsto Fund Normal Operations | 2016 |
| Londenderry Volunteer Rescue | $200 | Londonderry, VT, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2016 |
| Manhattan Inst | $500 | New York, NY, US | To Fund Operations | 2016 |
| Myositis Assn | $200 | Alexandria, VA, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2016 |
| National Ms Society | $250 | Paramus, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2016 |
| New Jersey Audubon Society | $250 | Bernardsville, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2016 |
| Nnjc Bsa (boy Scouts) | $7,800 | Oakland, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operationsto Fund Normal Operationsto Fund Normal Operations;listtotal 11500;listtotal 0 | 2016 |
| Nynj Trail Conference | $300 | Mahwah, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2016 |
| Play For Pink-breast Cancer | $2,365 | New York, NY, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2016 |
| Ramapo Berguen Animal Rescue (rbari) | $300 | Oakland, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2016 |
| Salesian Sisters | $2,410 | North Haledon, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2016 |
| St Josephs Ms Foundation | $500 | Wayne, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operationsto Fund Normal Operations | 2016 |
| Steve's Wish Climb | $900 | Phoenix, AZ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2016 |
| Tananbaum Center | $500 | New York, NY, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2016 |
| Tully Health Care Center | $200 | Stamford, CT, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2016 |
| Turning Point | $100 | Paterson, NJ, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2016 |
| Winhall Fire Dept | $200 | Bondville, VT, US | To Fund Normal Operations | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 37-1452034 |
| Website | mailto:[email protected] |
| Address | 926 SCIOTO DR Franklin Lks, NJ 07417-2831 |
Key People (8)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Vespa Family Foundationinc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President & Treasurer | Anthony J Vespa |
|---|---|
| Secretary | Melanie A Vespa |
| Vice President | Allison Vespa |
| Vice President | Amy Vespa |
| Vice President | Anthony C Vespa |
Forms 990-PF
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