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Palmisano Foundation Inc

The palmisano foundation engages in a variety of social initiatives that are focused on helping youth realize their potential. We work with children from middle school, through high …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Palmisano Foundation Inc

Hosted renegade fest, an event to raise funds for scholarship donations. Provided scholarships to students studying engineering and construction at local universities. Participated in mission trips to honduras and tijuana. Renovated the girls' recreation room and donated furnishings at raintree children & family services. Built and donated a handicap accessible ramp at helping hands of new orleans.

Founded
Headquarters
Metairie, LA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
O99
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2020

Mission

The palmisano foundation engages in a variety of social initiatives that are focused on helping youth realize their potential. We work with children from middle school, through high school and college, to stable employment. Our current programs include introduction of the aec industry to middle school students, a trade school for high school students, helping families in conjunction with other non-profits in the communities where we work, mission trips to help those less fortunate, and scholarships for college students.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 82%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 16.97%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 19.3% of total expenses ($62,400 of $322,755).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2022 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.89
Program$0.89
100% to programs beats the peer average (82%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Palmisano Foundation Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It is one of the better-documented youth development charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Palmisano Foundation Inc is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Metairie, LA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2020 and has been operating for 6 years. Its EIN is 844402401. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $368K in annual revenue. 26 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Palmisano Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 844402401. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Palmisano Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 90/100.

Palmisano Foundation Inc is located in Metairie, LA, United States. The organization was established in 2020 and has been active for 6 years.

Based on official tax filings, Palmisano Foundation Inc has $368K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 82% for youth development charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Palmisano Foundation Inc is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $368K in annual revenue. The organization has 26 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Palmisano Foundation Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Palmisano Foundation Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Hosted renegade fest, an event to raise funds for scholarship donations. Provided scholarships to students studying engineering and construction at local universities. Participated in mission trips to honduras and tijuana. Renovated the girls' recreation room and donated furnishings at raintree children & family services. Built and donated a handicap accessible ramp at helping hands of new orleans. Palmisano Foundation Inc is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2020.

Among youth development charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $368K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Palmisano Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Palmisano Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 844402401, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

WE
Wesley P••••••••
President & Director

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Anthony Palmisano's Full-Size Photos - MaxPreps.com
Mar 2026
www.maxpreps.com
Zach Palmisano's Full-Size Photos - MaxPreps.com
Mar 2026
www.maxpreps.com
Message from Council Member Linea Palmisano Re: Eviction Veto - Minneapolis Times
Mar 2026
minneapolistimes.com
Pavilion Payments Names Angelo Palmisano Chief Product Officer - Yahoo Finance
Mar 2026
finance.yahoo.com
Luke Palmisano, 35 - Crain's Cleveland
Mar 2026
www.crainscleveland.com
Obituary information for Leah Rahn Palmisano - Garden of Memories Funeral Home
Feb 2026
www.gardenofmemoriesmetairie.com
Council member Linea Palmisano stands with immigrant communities amid federal enforcement surge - Insight News
Jan 2026
www.insightnews.com
Frankie A. "Frank" Palmisano - Syracuse.com
Dec 2025
obits.syracuse.com
Michael August Palmisano Obituary - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Dec 2025
www.jsonline.com
Tribute Wall | Grace M. Palmisano - Thomas J. Pirro Jr. Funeral Home
Nov 2025
www.tjpfuneralhome.com
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development this charity 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 26 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 26 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2020
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Palmisano Foundation Inc

What is Palmisano Foundation Inc?
Palmisano Foundation Inc is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Metairie, United States. Hosted renegade fest, an event to raise funds for scholarship donations. Provided scholarships to students studying engineering and construction at local universities. Participated in mission trips to honduras and tijuana. Renovated the girls' recreation room and donated furnishings at raintree children & family services. Built and donated a handicap accessible ramp at helping hands of new orleans.
When was Palmisano Foundation Inc founded?
Palmisano Foundation Inc was founded in 2020.
Who leads Palmisano Foundation Inc?
Wesley Palmisano serves as President & Director.
Where is Palmisano Foundation Inc located?
Headquartered in Metairie, LA, United States.
What is Palmisano Foundation Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Palmisano Foundation Inc trustworthy?
Palmisano Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Palmisano Foundation Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 844402401.
What is Palmisano Foundation Inc's website?
https://www.palmisanofoundation.org