Ray & Elsie Catena Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Ray & Elsie Catena Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Edison, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $609,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$609,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$20.7 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2025 was up from $591,000 the year before.
64% 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 | $0 | 0 | $20.0 million |
| 2024 | $591,000 | 9 | $20.5 million |
| 2025 | $609,000 | 11 | $20.7 million |
How to apply
Ray & Elsie Catena Family 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 Ray & Elsie Catena Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 8 | $314,000 |
| New York | 1 | $150,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $120,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Riverview Medical Center Foundation | General program support | $250,000 |
| Boomer Esiason Foundation | General program support | $150,000 |
| All Saints Memorial Church | General program support | $120,000 |
| Salesian Sisters of Saint John Bosco | General program support | $30,000 |
| Mount Desert Land and Garden Preserve | General support | $25,000 |
| Breast Intentions Inc | General program support - cancer fundraiser | $10,000 |
| Safe Way Out A NJ Nonprofit Corporation | General program support | $10,000 |
| Foodbank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties Inc | General program support | $5,000 |
| Infinite Love for Kids Fighting Cancer A NJ Nonpro | General program support | $5,000 |
| Marty's Place Senior Dog Sanctuary | General support | $3,000 |
| Barbis Blankets A NJ Nonprofit Corporation | General program support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Raymond Catena
- Elsie Catena
- Sandra Catena Buchanan
Questions people ask
Does Ray & Elsie Catena Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ray & Elsie Catena Family Foundation Inc give?
$609,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Ray & Elsie Catena Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Raymond Catena (President, Trustee), Elsie Catena (VP, Sec, Trustee) and Sandra Catena Buchanan (Treasurer, Trustee).
What does Ray & Elsie Catena Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and environment and conservation.