Costanza Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Costanza Family Foundation is a private foundation in Rochester, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $80,475 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$80,475
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2024 was down from $93,820 the year before.
15% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $93,820 | 33 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $80,475 | 27 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
Costanza Family 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 Costanza Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 24 | $27,475 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uncommon Schools | General Gift | $50,000 |
| Greentopia | General Gift | $3,000 |
| Center for Youth | General Gift | $2,500 |
| Tunnels to Towers | General Gift | $2,500 |
| United States Holocaust Museum | General Gift | $2,500 |
| Heritage Christian Services | General Gift | $2,500 |
| The Strong Museum of Play | General Gift | $2,000 |
| Italy Valley Cemetary | General Gift | $1,500 |
| E3 Rochester | General Gift | $1,500 |
| Charter Champion School | General Gift | $1,500 |
| St Lawrence University | General Gift | $1,000 |
| Mercy Flight Central | General Gift | $1,000 |
| Nazareth College | General Gift | $1,000 |
| St Janarius Church | Our Lady of the LakesGeneral Gift | $1,000 |
| Hope Hall | General Gift | $1,000 |
| Rochester Female Charitable Society | General Gift | $1,000 |
| Naples Ambulance | General Gift | $1,000 |
| Naples Volunteer Fire Dept | General Gift | $1,000 |
| Church of Ascension | General Gift | $1,000 |
| University of Rochester | UniversityGeneral Gift | $500 |
| Gigi's Playhouse | General Gift | $500 |
| Finger Lakes Trail Conference | General Gift | $250 |
| New York Forest Owners Assoc | General Gift | $250 |
| Parkinsons Foundation | General Gift | $150 |
| Annunciation Greek Church | General Gift | $150 |
| Shriners | General Gift | $100 |
| Diocese of Rochester | Catholic MinistryAppealGeneral Gift | $75 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrea Costanza
- Andrew Costanza
- James Costanza
Questions people ask
Does Costanza Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Costanza Family Foundation give?
$80,475 in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Costanza Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Andrea Costanza (Trustee), Andrew Costanza (Trustee) and James Costanza (Trustee).
What does Costanza Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.