Anthony W De Sio & Delores J De Sio
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a diverse range of charitable causes. Its mission includes protecting animals from euthanasia, alleviating child poverty, and providing spiritual and physical aid to those in need. The foundation also emphasizes the importance of accountability in law and the training of future leaders. It supports various populations, including veterans, children, and individuals requiring medical assistance, particularly in areas like eye care and treatment for catastrophic diseases. The foundation's funding reflects a commitment to both local and international relief efforts.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
An established charitable organization working in areas the funder has historically supported (animal welfare, veterans, health, or international relief) that already has or can develop a direct relationship with the foundation or its trustees.
Good Fit
- • Clear mission alignment with prior recipients (animal shelters, veterans services, pediatric health, international relief).
- • Organizational profile or reputation that makes it visible to private foundation trustees or current grantees.
- • Existing introduction or referral from someone in the foundation’s network or a current grantee.
- • Capacity to manage grants in the $5k–$25k range.
Geography
Grants were made across eight states in the latest year, with out-of-state giving only and about one-third of dollars concentrated in California.
Recipient Variety
Twelve distinct independent recipients were funded in the latest year and the same dozen were funded the prior year; recipients span animal welfare, veterans, health, and international relief, indicating a moderate breadth of mission types.
New Applicants
The foundation declares it funds only preselected organizations and observed giving shows no new recipients across two years, so an unfamiliar applicant is unlikely to enter the portfolio without a direct introduction.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
