The Cestone Family Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Cestone Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Pennington, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $706,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$706,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$10.7 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2024 was up from $540,500 the year before.
32% of its 2024 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 | $540,500 | 23 | $9.4 million |
| 2024 | $706,000 | 19 | $10.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Bank of America Private Bank - Atte PO Box 1517 - Mailcode Taobeb, Pennington, NJ 08534 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (646) 855-1011 |
| What to submit | Letter with history & tax exempt status |
What The Cestone Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | $340,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $200,000 |
| New Jersey | 5 | $96,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $45,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tahirih Justice Center | Support for immigrant survivors of gender-based violence | $200,000 |
| NYU Langone | Breast cancer center | $100,000 |
| Mount Saint Dominic Academy | Educational opportunities for young women | $50,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera | 2024-2025 season | $50,000 |
| New York Presbyterian Fund | Support for cancer services | $50,000 |
| Exploring the Arts Inc | Arts internship program | $35,000 |
| Great Swamp Watershed Association | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Inc | Internship | $25,000 |
| The Carnegie Hall Corporation | 2024-2025 season | $25,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General operating support | $25,000 |
| American Museum of Natural History | Discovery room | $20,000 |
| New York City Ballet | Education and public programs | $20,000 |
| Manor College | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| School of American Ballet Inc | Community outreach | $15,000 |
| Depaul School for Hearing and Speech | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Community Medical Center Foundation | 2024 community medical center obstetric solution | $10,000 |
| Home for Little Sisters of the Poor | Caring for elderly poor | $10,000 |
| Lacordaire Academy | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Hunterdon Art Museum | Creating space for young adults in art | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Maria A Cestone
- Michele J Cestone
Questions people ask
Does The Cestone Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Cestone Family Foundation Inc give?
$706,000 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Cestone Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Maria A Cestone (President/Director) and Michele J Cestone (Treasurer/Director).
What does The Cestone Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and education.