Funding search · EIN 275551577 · Reno, NV
Ettore Richard Derosa Jr Foundation
A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.
- 37
- grants reported
- $486,600
- total given
- 2022–2025
- filing years
- $10,000
- median grant
Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2025. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.
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3 grants matching “atrophy” · $70,000
- $25,000
Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Dba Cure Sma · Elk Grove Village, IL · 2024
To find a cure for spinal muscular atrophy, the number one genetic cause.
- $25,000
Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Dba Cure Sma · Elk Grove Village, IL · 2023
To find a cure for spinal muscular atrophy, the number one genetic cause.
- $20,000
Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Dba Cure Sma · Elk Grove Village, IL · 2022
To find a cure for spinal muscular atrophy, the number one genetic cause.
Grant history
All 37 reported grants, largest first.
- $35,000
University of San Francisco · San Francisco, CA · 2024
To provide scholarships to students pursuing nursing degrees via the usf nursing program.
- $25,000
Cure Sma · Schumburg, IL · 2025
To drive research for treatments and a cure for sma, and to support and empower everyone impacted by sma today.
- $25,000
University of San Francisco · San Francisco, CA · 2025
To provide scholarships to students pursuing nursing degrees via the usf nursing program.
- $25,000
Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Dba Cure Sma · Elk Grove Village, IL · 2024
To find a cure for spinal muscular atrophy, the number one genetic cause.
- $25,000
Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Dba Cure Sma · Elk Grove Village, IL · 2023
To find a cure for spinal muscular atrophy, the number one genetic cause.
- $25,000
University of San Francisco · San Francisco, CA · 2023
To provide scholarships to students pursuing nursing degrees via the usf nursing program.
- $25,000
University of San Francisco · San Francisco, CA · 2022
To provide scholarships to students pursuing nursing degrees via the usf nursing program.
- $20,000
Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Dba Cure Sma · Elk Grove Village, IL · 2022
To find a cure for spinal muscular atrophy, the number one genetic cause.
- $20,000
Grace Science Foundation · Menlo Park, CA · 2022
To support and fund the development of life-saving treatment for patients that are deficient in the n-glycanese enzyme and those suffering from related genetic diseases.
- $20,000
Hydrocephalus Association · Bethesda, MD · 2022
To find a cure for hydrocephalus and improve the lives of those impacted by the condition.
- $15,000
Blind Childrens Center · Los Angeles, CA · 2025
To prepare infants, toddlers, and preschoolers of all abilities to thrive through inclusive, family-focused early childhood education, with a specialized focus on children who are blind or visually impaired.
- $15,000
Grace Science Foundation · Menlo Park, CA · 2025
To support and fund the development of life-saving treatment for patients that are deficient in the n-glycanese enzyme and those suffering from related genetic diseases.
- $15,000
Grace Science Foundation · Menlo Park, CA · 2024
To support and fund the development of life-saving treatment for patients that are deficient in the n-glycanese enzyme and those suffering from related genetic diseases.
- $15,000
Grace Science Foundation · Menlo Park, CA · 2023
To support and fund the development of life-saving treatment for patients that are deficient in the n-glycanese enzyme and those suffering from related genetic diseases.
- $12,000
Step 2 · Reno, NV · 2025
To provide gender-specific long-term treatment services for substance use disorders, domestic violence intervention and education, and trauma services.
- $12,000
Step 2 · Reno, NV · 2024
To provide gender-specific long-term treatment services for substance use disorders, domestic violence intervention and education, and trauma services.
- $12,000
Step 2 · Reno, NV · 2023
To provide gender-specific long-term treatment services for substance use disorders, domestic violence intervention and education, and trauma services.
- $12,000
Step 2 · Reno, NV · 2022
To provide gender-specific long-term treatment services for substance use disorders, domestic violence intervention and education, and trauma services.
- $10,000
Assistance League of Greater San Diego · San Diego, CA · 2025
To transform lives and strengthen community, to identify critical needs, develop impactful programs, and raise funds to deliver meaningful solutions.
- $10,000
Song for Charlie · Pasadena, CA · 2025
To raise awareness about fentapills - fake pills made of fentanyl among young people between the ages 13-30.
- $10,000
Usc Caruso Catholic Center · Los Angeles, CA · 2025
To invite the usc community into a transforming relationship with christ and one another, empowered to make a lasting impact on the world.
- $10,000
Alma Backyard Farms · Los Angeles, CA · 2024
To reclaim the lives of those formerly incarcerated, repurpose land into productive urban farms and reimage community as a place for people and plants to thrive.
- $10,000
Blind Childrens Center · Los Angeles, CA · 2024
To prepare infants, toddlers, and preschoolers of all abilities to thrive through inclusive, family-focused early childhood education, with a specialized focus on children who are blind or visually impaired.
- $10,000
Song for Charlie · Pasadena, CA · 2024
To raise awareness about fentapills - fake pills made of fentanyl among young people between the ages 13-30.
- $10,000
Usc Caruso Catholic Center · Los Angeles, CA · 2024
To invite the usc community into a transforming relationship with christ and one another, empowered to make a lasting impact on the world.
- $10,000
Blind Childrens Center · Los Angeles, CA · 2023
To prepare infants, toddlers, and preschoolers of all abilities to thrive through inclusive, family-focused early childhood education, with a specialized focus on children who are blind or visually impaired.
- $10,000
Saint Sebastian Sports Project · Manhattan Beach, CA · 2023
To enhance and support sports programs at catholic schools in denver, colorado and los angeles, california.
- $10,000
Song for Charlie · Pasadena, CA · 2023
To raise awareness about fentapills - fake pills made of fentanyl among young people between the ages 13-30.
- $10,000
Song for Charlie · Pasadena, CA · 2022
To raise awareness about fentapills - fake pills made of fentanyl among young people between the ages 13-30.
- $8,600
St Albert the Great Catholic School · Reno, NV · 2023
To support the challenging of the whole child to grow spiritually, psychologically, intellectually, physically, and socially.
- $5,000
Jf Shea Therapeutic Riding Center · San Juan Capistrano, CA · 2025
To empower individuals through the transformative power of equine assisted services, fostering strength, confidence, and connection.
- $5,000
Blind Childrens Center · Los Angeles, CA · 2022
To prepare infants, toddlers, and preschoolers of all abilities to thrive through inclusive, family-focused early childhood education, with a specialized focus on children who are blind or visually impaired.
- $5,000
Catholic Education Foundation · Los Angeles, CA · 2022
To provide tuition assistance to the most financially deserving students attending parish elementary schools.
- $5,000
Flintridge Preparatory School · La Canada, CA · 2022
To nurture in its students the knowledge, critical skills, community values, and creativity essential for and engaged, balanced, and responsible life.
- $2,500
Cathedral Catholic High School · San Diego, CA · 2023
To nurture in its students the four core values of character, faith, knowledge and responsibity.
- $2,500
Marymount High School · Los Angeles, CA · 2023
To educate with the purpose of shaping young women to become leaders of the future who will enact change for the common good.
- $-10,000
Alma Backyard Farms · Los Angeles, CA · 2025
To reclaim the lives of those formerly incarcerated, repurpose land into productive urban farms and reimage community as a place for people and plants to thrive.
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