Wayne and Jill Canastra Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Wayne and Jill Canastra Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in South Orange, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $857,600 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $400,000. 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$857,600
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$459,646
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $713,421 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 | $735,564 | 8 | $179,797 |
| 2024 | $713,421 | 11 | $566,163 |
| 2025 | $857,600 | 13 | $459,646 |
How to apply
Wayne and Jill Canastra 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 Wayne and Jill Canastra Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 7 | $777,600 |
| New York | 2 | $30,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $25,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $10,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Special Olymipic New Jeresy | Support | $400,000 |
| Rider University | Support | $230,000 |
| B'nai Shalom | Support | $66,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Metrowest NJ | Support | $39,000 |
| Cooperman Barnabas | Support | $31,600 |
| St Jude Childrens Hospital | Support | $25,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | Support | $20,000 |
| Good Grief | Support | $10,000 |
| National WW11 Museum | Support | $10,000 |
| Anti- Defamation League | Support | $10,000 |
| Higher Ground | Support | $10,000 |
| Fellowship of Christians and Jews | Support | $5,000 |
| Police Unity Tour | Support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Wayne Canastra
- Jill Canastra
- Devon Canastra Diamond
- Dayna Canastra Robbins
Questions people ask
Does Wayne and Jill Canastra Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wayne and Jill Canastra Family Foundation Inc give?
$857,600 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Wayne and Jill Canastra Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Wayne Canastra (President), Jill Canastra (Secretary), Devon Canastra Diamond (Co-Treasurer) and Dayna Canastra Robbins (Co-Treasurer).
What does Wayne and Jill Canastra Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.