Pasternak Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Pasternak Family Foundation is a private foundation in Englewood, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $235,600 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $3,600 and the largest $115,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$235,600
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$3,600
- Largest grant$115,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was down from $276,400 the year before.
47% 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 | $276,400 | 20 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $235,600 | 19 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Pasternak 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 Pasternak Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New Jersey. It also paid $5,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 7 | $128,100 |
| New York | 10 | $100,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Chabad | Mission is to provide the highest quality of education to a diverse community of jewish children | $115,000 |
| Suny New Paltz Foundation | To enrich the quality of academic life by raising private contributions to enhance the teaching, learning and discovery that takes place on campus | $45,000 |
| Havayah Center | To share spiritual teachings that aspire to inspire and transform the reader. | $19,000 |
| Catskill Revitalization Corp | Dedicated to maintaining and managing the delaware & ulster railroad for historical preservation | $10,000 |
| Mark Project Fleischmanns First | To support economic development efforts in the areas of outdoor recreation and tourism, arts and culture, agriculture and forest products and alternative health and healing and on the business and social activities that support and sustain our communities. | $10,000 |
| Arts in Collective | To provide a creative space aiming to give voice to artists and unite the community | $5,000 |
| Kabbalah Centre International | To provide courses on the zohar and kabbalistic teachings online as well as through its regional and city-based centers and study groups worldwide | $5,000 |
| Mishkan Hakavana | Our learning community comes together from across the world to study kabbalah. We uphold a sacred responsibility to reshape our consciousness and unravel the wisdom concealed within the torah. | $5,000 |
| Yjp of Hoboken & Jersey City | To support mission of non-profit | $5,000 |
| Jewish Home Foundation of North Jersey | To provide financial support to older adults and their families regardless of race, religion or financial ability at home or at the facility | $3,600 |
| Children's Health Defense | Our mission is ending childhood health epidemics by eliminating toxic exposure. We will restore and protect the health of children by eliminating environmental exposures, holding responsile parties accountable, and establiching safeguards to prevent future harm of children's health | $2,500 |
| Catskill Water Discovery Center- Hanford Mills Museum | To promote sustainable energy practices in rural communities | $2,000 |
| Cetana Educational Foundation (Myanmar) | Dedicated to helping the people of myanmar develop future leaders. To provide educational opportunitues without regard to religion or ethnicity, and assist local with educational resources and professioanl development | $2,000 |
| Margaretville Central School Dollars for Scholars | Scholarship america's national network of nearly 1,000 locally based, volunteer-driven dollars for scholars chapters, our mission is to mobilize our community on behalf of postsecondary education success for our students. Dollars for scholars chapters like ours help hometown students achieve their educational goals by raising scholarship funds, establishing endowments, providing assistance with college readiness and the financial aid process, and distributing scholarships each year. | $2,000 |
| Congregation Bnai Israel | To support the spiritual needs of the central catskills region with a full program of worship, learning, and celebration in its beautiful and historic synagogue building, which is listed on the national register of historic places. | $1,500 |
| Gardens of Avon by the Sea | To offer area residents educational and networking opportunities to promote both the love of gardening and civic and environmental responsibility | $1,500 |
| Catskill Center | To provide support to protect the catskills through advocacy, visitor education and land protection | $1,000 |
| Algonquin Arts Theatre | Providing cultural enrichment and arts education for residents and visitors of central new jersey and the jersey shore through high-quality performances and programs in theathre, music, dance and film | $250 |
| Avon Fire Department | To protect the lives and property of the citizens, visitors, and businesses by providng the highest possible level of service through fire prevention | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Kenneth Pasternak
Questions people ask
Does Pasternak Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pasternak Family Foundation give?
$235,600 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $3,600.
Who runs Pasternak Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kenneth Pasternak (Trustee).
What does Pasternak Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.