PJ & Palmina Casella Foundation
Preselected recipients only
PJ & Palmina Casella Foundation is a private foundation in Morristown, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $61,000 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$61,000
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $52,300 the year before.
31% 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 | $55,750 | 19 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $52,300 | 20 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $61,000 | 26 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
PJ & Palmina Casella 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 PJ & Palmina Casella Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 | $46,000 |
| New Jersey | 7 | $6,250 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $3,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $1,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $750 |
| Alabama | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CMC Foundation for Change | Gen charitable | $20,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kattering Cancer | Gen charitable | $7,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | Gen charitable | $6,000 |
| Drugfreeorg - Partnership to End Addiction | Gen charitable | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Gen charitable | $2,500 |
| Alzheimers Foundation of America | Gen charitable | $2,000 |
| American Red Cross | Gen charitable | $2,000 |
| Make-A-Wish America | Gen charitable | $1,500 |
| Community Food Bank NJ | Gen charitable | $1,500 |
| Chow Broome County Council of Churches | Gen charitable | $1,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Gen charitable | $1,000 |
| The Bowery Mission | Gen charitable | $1,000 |
| The Humane Society | Gen charitable | $1,000 |
| Feeding America | Gen charitable | $1,000 |
| Table of Hope NJ | Gen charitable | $1,000 |
| Family Promise Morris Cty | Gen charitable | $1,000 |
| JBWS (Abuse Survivors) | Gen charitable | $1,000 |
| Jersey Cares | Gen charitable | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Gen charitable | $750 |
| Meals on Wheels | General | $750 |
| National Park Foundation | Gen charitable | $750 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | Gen charitable | $500 |
| Planned Parenthood | Gen charitable | $500 |
| Salvation Army Binghamton Corps | Gen charitable | $500 |
| Market St Mission | Gen charitable | $500 |
| Morris Minute Men | Gen charitable | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Patricia Casella
- Adrienne L Casella
- Mark S Casella
Questions people ask
Does PJ & Palmina Casella Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does PJ & Palmina Casella Foundation give?
$61,000 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs PJ & Palmina Casella Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Patricia Casella (Trustee), Adrienne L Casella (Trustee) and Mark S Casella (Trustee).
What does PJ & Palmina Casella Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, human services and food and hunger.