Theresa Alessandra Russo
The Theresa Foundation (Theresa Alessandra Russo Foundation) is a Lido Beach, NY private foundation that supports arts, music, dance, drama and recreation programs for children with special needs. The site includes grant program information, application forms, annual reports, events and pooled trust services.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-midsize nonprofit running arts, music, dance, theater or recreation programs that benefit children with special needs, seeking modest grants (typically a few thousand dollars).
Good Fit
- • Programs focused on arts or recreation for children with special needs
- • Request sizes in the typical grant range (roughly $1K–$15K)
- • Ability to document program impact and use of funds for creative arts/recreation
- • Local presence in New York or clear benefit to NY children (helps but is not strictly required)
- • Readiness to apply via an online application and provide requested documentation
Geography
Grants in the latest year went to organizations in 13 states, indicating a multi-state footprint, although a clear majority of dollars (about 63%) were directed to New York.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 33 distinct recipients with many new grantees (20 new), and annual grant counts consistently in the high twenties to low thirties, demonstrating a broad and diverse recipient set for this foundation's size.
New Applicants
The foundation publishes an online application process and the grant history shows substantial turnover (around 20 new recipients in the latest year and similar new-recipient activity the prior year), supporting the conclusion that unfamiliar applicants have a realistic path into the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
