Richard and Terez Abatecola Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Richard and Terez Abatecola Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Hudson, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $135,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$135,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was down from $139,000 the year before.
40% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $114,000 | 13 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $139,000 | 20 | $2.9 million |
| 2025 | $135,000 | 20 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
Richard and Terez Abatecola 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 Richard and Terez Abatecola Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 16 | $123,500 |
| Virginia | 2 | $6,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $3,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson Police Department | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| St Patricks School | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Columbia Clippers | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Columbia Memorial Hospital | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Huntington Hospital | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Yorktown Stage Kids | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Columbia Greene Humane Society | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Whaling Museum & Education Center | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Columbia County Recovery Kitchen | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Regional Food Bank of NE | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Rain Basketball | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| A Beautiful Racket | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Fighting Pretty Inc | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Huntington Village Lacrosse Club | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Hudson Elks Lodge | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Holy Trinity Church FBO Saint Mary's | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Jill's Blankets | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Motivational Recovery Environments Inc | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Christie M Bacchioni
- Richard D Abatecola
- Terez M Abatecola
- Matthew Bacchioni
Questions people ask
Does Richard and Terez Abatecola Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Richard and Terez Abatecola Foundation Inc give?
$135,000 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Richard and Terez Abatecola Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Christie M Bacchioni (President), Richard D Abatecola (Vice President), Terez M Abatecola (Treasurer) and Matthew Bacchioni (Director).
What does Richard and Terez Abatecola Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and education.