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.

Our 2025 Journey So Far

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.

2025 SO FAR

About

Areas of Giving

Community
Wellbeing

Civic Leadership
Education
Veterans Service Organizations
Community Safety

The Arts and Artists

Next Generation Talent
Artistic Expression
Community Engagement

Global
Peace and
Development

Foreign Aide
Democracy-Building
Rule of Law and Human Rights

Giving a Voice to the Voiceless

Animal rights
Human rights
Active Aging and Services

Elder Care

Advanced Care Planning
Continuum of Care
Holistic Care

National Security

Academic Research
Supporting the Warfighter
Civil-Military and Community Relations

Board of Trustees

DeBlasio Family Foundation trustees bring a vast range of knowledge and experience to the task of governing the Foundation.

John DeBlasio

Global businessman John P. DeBlasio has served in various corporate, philanthropic, and public service and appointed roles since 1992.

Inspired by his father’s dedication to a life of service, Mr. DeBlasio decided at a young age to pursue a military career by attending West Point United State Military Academy —and later combining his military service with an expanded career in global business.

Today, John serves as the Chairman DT Global, DT Institute and ContinuityGS, and also sits on several other boards, where he continues to innovate and expand the thinking of global security and international development industries.

Sarah DeBlasio

Sarah DeBlasio a next generation executive in the insurance services industry, currently serving as Vice President at Chartwell InsuranceServices. P

hilanthropically, Sarah serves on numerous boards that serve the Arts and is a key supporter of humanitarian-centric charities — including UNICEF USA, LACMA, and the Brooklyn Museum, to name a few.

Sarah is a graduate of American University.

Heather Holmes DeBlasio

Heather Holmes is an American businesswoman with extensive experience working for nearly two decades in the healthcare industry, including a Fortune 500 healthcare company and as the founder of an award-winning technology platform focused on innovating financial planning for elder care.

Heather's philanthropic focus also lends towards her Scottish heritage — specifically in deep traditions established by Chicago Scots – a vital Scottish cultural society that supports the oldest nonprofit in Illinois –Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care.

Jack DeBlasio

Jack DeBlasio is a data scientist in the privacy and security industry. Jack currently serves as a Quality Assurance Engineer and Automated Marketing Data Scientist at Workstorm.

His philanthropic focus lends to creating pathways to secure the personal freedoms of the underrepresented and the voiceless — including animal rights, governmental transparency, and personal autonomy.

Jack is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University.

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The DeBlasio Family Foundation works in partnership with non-profit, civic, and academic leaders to build, enhance, and promote programs that advance the well-being of our global society.