Melissa and John V Ceriale Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Melissa and John V Ceriale Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Boca Raton, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.8 million in 28 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $550,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.8 million
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$550,000
- Assets$45.2 million
- New grantees61%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.8 million the year before.
61% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.9 million | 18 | $40.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 21 | $47.9 million |
| 2025 | $1.8 million | 28 | $45.2 million |
How to apply
Melissa and John V Ceriale Family Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Melissa and John V Ceriale Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York. It also paid $5,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | $1.1 million |
| Maryland | 2 | $450,000 |
| Florida | 9 | $176,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $40,000 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $8,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Albert Einstein College of Medicine | General charitable purposes | $550,000 |
| John & Melissa S Ceriale Cornell University Foundation - Donor Advised Fund | General charitable purposes | $446,264 |
| John Hopkins University | General charitable purposes | $250,000 |
| Loyola University Maryland | General charitable purposes | $200,000 |
| National Alliance for Eating Disorders | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Palm Beach Cultural Innovation Center | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Unlv Foundation | General charitable purposes | $40,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association Inc | General charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Palm Beach Country Club Foundation | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Their Stories Foundation Inc | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| American Friends of Israel Museum | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| The Aspen Institute | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Palm Beach Civic Association | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Promise Fund of Florida Inc | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Society of Four Arts | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| UJA Federation of New York | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| United Way of Palm Beach County | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Jgive - Friends of Asor Fund USA Inc | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Move NYC Foundation | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Rema Hort Mann Foundation | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Tech Kids Unlimited | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Theatre Aspen | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Anderson Ranch Arts Center | General charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Herbert F Johnson Museum (Cornell) | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Tampa General Hospital Foundation Inc | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John Ceriale
- Melissa Ceriale
- Robert Tomasello
Questions people ask
Does Melissa and John V Ceriale Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Melissa and John V Ceriale Family Foundation Inc give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Melissa and John V Ceriale Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists John Ceriale (Director/President), Melissa Ceriale (Director/Vp/Secretary) and Robert Tomasello (Director/Treasurer).
What does Melissa and John V Ceriale Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.