Angelo and Mary Cali Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Angelo and Mary Cali Family Foundation is a private foundation in Cranford, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $196,500 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $63,500. 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$196,500
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$63,500
- Assets$0
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2025 was up from $176,994 the year before.
24% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $148,999 | 35 | $4.0 million |
| 2024 | $176,994 | 35 | $4.3 million |
| 2025 | $196,500 | 39 | $0 |
How to apply
Angelo and Mary Cali Family Foundation 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 Angelo and Mary Cali Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 4 | $75,500 |
| California | 4 | $27,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $26,000 |
| New York | 11 | $25,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $13,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $7,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $6,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $3,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $2,005 |
| Alabama | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | General support | $63,500 |
| Morquio Community | General support | $26,000 |
| Citizens Commission of Human Rights | General support | $10,000 |
| Individual | General support | $10,000 |
| NPR | General support | $10,000 |
| Individual | General support | $6,700 |
| Suceed 2GETHER | General support | $5,000 |
| Interfaith Food Pantry | General support | $5,000 |
| The Bail Project | General support | $4,000 |
| National Immigration Law CTR | General support | $4,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | General support | $3,300 |
| Coalition for the Homeless | General support | $3,000 |
| National Resources Defense Council | General support | $3,000 |
| Individual | General support | $3,000 |
| Dogwood Alliance | General support | $3,000 |
| Individual | General support | $3,000 |
| Individual | General support | $2,005 |
| Spring Valley School | General support | $2,000 |
| NAACP | General support | $2,000 |
| Individual | General support | $2,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation | General support | $2,000 |
| Individual | General support | $2,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | General support | $2,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $2,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | General support | $2,000 |
| Childrens Health Defense | General support | $2,000 |
| Plan USA | General support | $1,995 |
| The Marshall Project | General support | $1,000 |
| Sudbury Valley School | General support | $1,000 |
| Individual | General support | $1,000 |
| School of American Ballet | General support | $1,000 |
| Alliance for Natural Health | General support | $1,000 |
| Hillsdale College | General support | $1,000 |
| Innocence Project | General support | $1,000 |
| National Urban League | General support | $1,000 |
| EveryTown for Gun Safety Support Fu | General support | $1,000 |
| The Cornucopia Institute | General Support | $1,000 |
| Rainforest Trust | General support | $1,000 |
| World Food Programs USA | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John R Cali
- Angela Cali
- Joanne Cali
Questions people ask
Does Angelo and Mary Cali Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Angelo and Mary Cali Family Foundation give?
$196,500 in tax year 2025, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Angelo and Mary Cali Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John R Cali (President), Angela Cali (Secretary) and Joanne Cali (Treasurer).
What does Angelo and Mary Cali Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, food and hunger and education.