Paluszek Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Paluszek Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $142,250 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $111,000. 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$142,250
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$111,000
- Assets$62,271
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $78,750 the year before.
33% 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 | $101,900 | 14 | $166,133 |
| 2024 | $78,750 | 16 | $158,984 |
| 2025 | $142,250 | 19 | $62,271 |
How to apply
Paluszek 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 Paluszek Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 2 | $112,000 |
| New York | 13 | $24,750 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,500 |
| California | 2 | $2,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University | To educate women and men to be reflective lifelong learners. | $111,000 |
| Poly Prep Country Day School | To provide strong focus on practical, experiential learning. | $12,000 |
| 360 Academy Sports | 360 sports academy is a premier travel volleyball club that features an innovative training platform. | $2,500 |
| Manhattan University | Manhattan university is a private, catholic university in new york city, new york, us. Originally established in 1853 by the de la salle christian brothers as an academy for day students, it was later incorporated as an institution of higher education through a charter granted by the new york state board of regents | $2,000 |
| Our Lady of Charity RC Church | To provide meals and assistance to the poor around thanksgiving each year. | $1,250 |
| Individual | $1,000 | |
| Inner City Scholarship | Providing families with financial needs the opportunity to give the kids a quality catholic education. | $1,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital | To continue to fund research into the causes, treatments and cure of varous forms of cancer. | $1,000 |
| NYU Stern School of Business | Preparing future and current business leaders to sustain business and society for generations to come through education, research, and engagement | $1,000 |
| Prostrate Cancer Foundation | To help fund research and patient care involving prostrate cancer | $1,000 |
| School of St Mary's | To provide support to prepare students to excel and advance in today's society. | $1,000 |
| Silver Shield Foundation | To provide educational support to surviving children and spouses of uniformed members of nypd & nyfd. | $1,000 |
| St Ignatius School | To help support academic programs and student scholarship aid | $1,000 |
| Weill Cornell Hospital | To help fund clinical research and patient care | $1,000 |
| Ridgewood CC Foundation | The community center of ridgewood foundation provides educational services and charitable assistance to preserve, enhance, and support the quality of life in ridgewood for the benefit of the general public. Its programs comprise education and outreach as well as transportation services. | $1,000 |
| Jesuit Refugee Service | Inspired by the generous love and example of jesus christ, the jesuit refugee service (jrs), as a global apostolate of the society of jesus, seeks to accompany, serve, and advocate the cause of forcibly displaced people, that they may heal, learn, and determine their own future in community. | $1,000 |
| Siamana International Found | This foundation focuses on supporting vulnerable youth and children. Key programs include a "center of worth" offering tutoring, mentoring, and life skills training, as well as a "transition home" that rescues and rehabilitates children living on the street, providing education and family reunification services | $1,000 |
| Comprehensive Youth Development | Comprehensive youth development partners with nyc public high schools to prepare young adults, ages 14- 24, to secure a successful future for themselves and their families. Through this partnership, our students develop the capability to graduate from high school and make informed decisions on higher education and careers. | $1,000 |
| Ysop | To help support the ysop connex program which brings students and seniors together in small groups to connect, converse and learn through virtual conversations and in person service projects. | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen Paluszek
- Violeta Dela-Cruz Paluszek
- Christopher Paluszek
Questions people ask
Does Paluszek Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Paluszek Family Foundation Inc give?
$142,250 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Paluszek Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Stephen Paluszek (President), Violeta Dela-Cruz Paluszek (Treasurer) and Christopher Paluszek (Secretary).
What does Paluszek Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and science and research.