Pio Costa Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Pio Costa Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Fairfield, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $23,807 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $1,000. 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$23,807
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$1,000
- Assets$631,903
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2025 was down from $50,119 the year before.
55% 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 | $47,781 | 22 | $773,834 |
| 2024 | $50,119 | 37 | $630,142 |
| 2025 | $23,807 | 17 | $631,903 |
How to apply
Pio Costa 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 Pio Costa Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 12 | $5,125 |
| Florida | 2 | $1,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield University | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Montville Twp Fire Dept | General contribution | $550 |
| Catholic Charities | General contribution | $500 |
| Catholic Charities | General contribution | $500 |
| Catholic Charities | General contribution | $500 |
| Catholic Charities | General contribution | $500 |
| Eva's Kitchen Food Pantry | General contribution | $500 |
| Eva's Kitchen Food Pantry | General contribution | $500 |
| Eva's Kitchen Food Pantry | General contribution | $500 |
| Eva's Kitchen Food Pantry | General contribution | $500 |
| Pantry of Broward County | General contribution | $500 |
| Willsway Inc | General contribution | $500 |
| Montville Twp First Aid Squad | General contribution | $250 |
| Ocean's Harbor House | General contribution | $200 |
| Bira | General contribution | $150 |
| Mountain Lakes Fire Dept | General contribution | $125 |
| Bihs | General contribution | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Anthony Pio Costa III
- Carmen Pio Costa
- Anthony Pio Costa IV
Questions people ask
Does Pio Costa Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pio Costa Foundation Inc give?
$23,807 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Pio Costa Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Anthony Pio Costa III (President), Carmen Pio Costa (Director) and Anthony Pio Costa IV (Director).
What does Pio Costa Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, faith communities and human services.