Alfiero and Lucia Palestroni Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Alfiero and Lucia Palestroni Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 22 grants; the typical grant was $16,974 and the largest $515,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.3 million
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$16,974
- Largest grant$515,000
- Assets$29.4 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
50% of its 2024 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 | $1.2 million | 17 | $27.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 22 | $29.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kristine Sayrafe 333 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (201) 568-8000 |
| What to submit | Applications can be submitted on the petitioning charity's letterhead describing the charity and purpose for the request. |
What Alfiero and Lucia Palestroni Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 21 | $1.3 million |
| New York | 1 | $62,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation | Center for memory loss and brain health | $515,000 |
| Englewood Health Foundation | Gala sponsorship | $250,000 |
| The Valerie Fund | General funding | $95,000 |
| The Seeing Eye | General funding | $80,000 |
| Adler Aphasia Center | Gala sponsorship | $75,000 |
| DKMS | General funding | $62,500 |
| Children's Specialized Hospital Foundation | General funding | $50,000 |
| Summit Speech School | General funding | $50,000 |
| Spectrum for Living Development | General funding | $45,000 |
| Children's Aid & Family Service | General funding | $25,000 |
| Holy Name Medical Center Foundation | Multiple sclerosis center | $18,500 |
| Bergen Performing Arts Center | General funding | $15,447 |
| Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation | General funding | $12,500 |
| Bergen Volunteer Center | General funding | $10,000 |
| Hackensack Meridian Ocean Medical Center Foundation | General funding | $5,500 |
| Ramapo College Foundation | General funding | $5,000 |
| Don Bosco Preparatory High School | General funding | $2,100 |
| Community Chest of Englewood | Gala & general funding | $1,000 |
| Women's Rights Information Center | General funding | $1,000 |
| Kaplan JCC on the Palisades | General funding | $600 |
| Fowa Rescue Group | General funding | $500 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newark | General funding | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Lucia Palestroni
- Karen Lloyd
- Kristine Sayrafe
- Frank Huttle III
- Debbie Sena
Questions people ask
Does Alfiero and Lucia Palestroni Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Alfiero and Lucia Palestroni Foundation Inc give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $16,974.
Who runs Alfiero and Lucia Palestroni Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Lucia Palestroni (President), Karen Lloyd (Trustee), Kristine Sayrafe (Executive Director) and Frank Huttle III (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Alfiero and Lucia Palestroni Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and education.