Patalano Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Patalano Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Toms River, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $34,771 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,650. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$34,771
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,650
- Assets$51,030
- New grantees82%
Giving in 2025 was up from $5,749 the year before.
82% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,749 | 4 | $25,701 |
| 2025 | $34,771 | 16 | $51,030 |
How to apply
| Contact | Chrstine Long 2250 Route 9, Toms River, NJ 08753 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (732) 814-4680 |
| What to submit | Currently, the foundation is working with the 7 largest high schools in Ocean County through their guidance departments to offer scholarships to one student at each school. The schools were provided with QR codes to link to a web portal where the attached application is available for the students to fill out and submit. All students who attend the high school as seniors are eligible to apply. |
| Deadlines | May 15 |
| Restrictions | All students who attend the high school as seniors are eligible to apply. |
What Patalano Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 16 | $34,770 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Toms River PBA | Vest-A-Cop | $10,650 |
| Ocean County Sheriffs Foundation | Community Support | $10,000 |
| Jenni's Toys | Toy Drive | $1,570 |
| Laurie Bazzanella | Burial Assistance | $1,250 |
| Joseph Decker | Burial Assistance | $1,250 |
| Bright Harbor Healthcare | Food Donation to Bright Harbor Healthcare - Pies On Nine | $1,050 |
| Waretown Fire Dept | Waretown fire support - Hold on, I'm Coming | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| St Paul Lutheran Church | Food Bank Donation | $750 |
| St Joseph's Food Pantry | Food Bank Donation | $750 |
| Lacey Food Bank INC | Food Bank Donation | $750 |
| Simon's Kitchen | Food Bank Donation | $750 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Patalano
- Amy Patalano
- Elizabeth Goodstein
- Ashley Antonell
Questions people ask
Does Patalano Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: May 15.
How much does Patalano Foundation Inc give?
$34,771 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Patalano Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael Patalano (President), Amy Patalano (Secretary), Elizabeth Goodstein (Vice President) and Ashley Antonell (Treasurer).
What does Patalano Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and food and hunger.