Making a DiFFerence
The DeBlasio Family Foundation
Global Perspective,
Local Values
The DeBlasio Family Foundation (DFF) represents the philanthropic endeavors of its founder, John DeBlasio, his wife Heather Holmes DeBlasio, his two adult children Jack and Sarah DeBlasio, and his brother, Pat DeBlasio (not pictured).
Our values as a family have been shaped by the late Pasquale DeBlasio, the patriarch of our family —and John's father— who remained dedicated to a life of civic engagement and service to others in his local community in suburban Pittsburgh, PA.
Today, each member of our family leads a portfolio of collaborative investments and grants that recognizes that charitable endeavors combined collaborative processes will lead to measured outcomes. We wake up every day with the intent to honor those who helped create the wealth from which the Foundation was derived.
Most importantly, we believe that we all have a role in improving our global community.
Areas of Giving
Community
Wellbeing
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Civic Leadership
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Education
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Veterans Service Organizations
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Community Safety
The Arts and Artists
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Civic Leadership
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Education
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Veterans Service Organizations
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Community Safety
Global
Peace and
Development
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Civic Leaders
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Impoverished communities
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Independent Media
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Economic Development
Elder Care
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Civic Leaders
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Impoverished communities
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Independent Media
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Economic Development
Giving a Voice to the
Voiceless
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Animal rights
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Human rights
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Active Aging and Services
National Security
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Animal rights
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Human rights
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Active Aging and Services
Board of Trustees
DeBlasio Family Foundation trustees bring a vast range of knowledge and experience to the task of governing the Foundation.
Gallery
The DeBlasio Family Foundation works in partnership with non profit, civic, and academic leaders to build, enhance, and promote programs that advance the wellbeing of our global society.
Year in Review
We invite you to read our YEAR IN REVIEW, a summary of the philanthropic focus of the DeBlasio Family Foundation, dedicated to making a #DFFERENCE.