Pestone Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Pestone Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in West Nyack, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $8,500 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $1,000. 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$8,500
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$1,000
- Assets$225,129
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $7,200 the year before.
30% 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 | $10,200 | 9 | $128,451 |
| 2024 | $7,200 | 7 | $177,339 |
| 2025 | $8,500 | 10 | $225,129 |
How to apply
Pestone 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $3,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Israel Guide Dog Center | General funding purposes | $1,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation | General funding purposes | $1,000 |
| People to People | General funding purposes | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General funding purposes | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General funding purposes | $1,000 |
| Valerie Fund | General funding purposes | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General funding purposes | $1,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | General funding purposes | $500 |
| Susan G Komen | General funding purposes | $500 |
| The Salvation Army Greater Ny Division | General fundin purposes | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert J Pestone
- Christine Pestone
- James Pestone
- Christopher Pestone
Questions people ask
Does Pestone Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pestone Family Foundation Inc give?
$8,500 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Pestone Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert J Pestone (President), Christine Pestone (Vice President), James Pestone (Director) and Christopher Pestone (Director).