Steven Aresty Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Steven Aresty Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $255,500 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $89,000. 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$255,500
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$89,000
- Assets$10.9 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was up from $216,000 the year before.
21% 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 | $267,000 | 27 | $5.1 million |
| 2024 | $216,000 | 27 | $5.4 million |
| 2025 | $255,500 | 29 | $10.9 million |
How to apply
Steven Aresty 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 Steven Aresty Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 | $157,500 |
| Connecticut | 12 | $41,000 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $26,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Symphony Space | For the use of the donee organization | $89,000 |
| Academy for Teachers | For the use of the donee organization | $25,000 |
| Brown University | For the use of the donee organization | $25,000 |
| The Wharton School Univ of Pa | For the use of the donee organization | $25,000 |
| Project Sage | For the use of the donee organization | $12,000 |
| Hudson River Community Sailing | For the use of the donee organization | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of New York City | For the use of the donee organization | $10,000 |
| The Hotchkiss School | For the use of the donee organization | $10,000 |
| Junior Tennis Foundation | For the use of the donee organization | $7,500 |
| Sharon Playhouse | For the use of the donee organization | $6,000 |
| New York Law School | For the use of the donee organization | $5,000 |
| Sharon Land Trust | For the use of the donee organization | $5,000 |
| Westside Campaign Against Hunger | For the use of the donee organization | $5,000 |
| Care 4 Africa | For the use of the donee organization | $5,000 |
| Oysterponds Historical Society | For the use of the donee organization | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of NW CT | For the use of the donee organization | $1,000 |
| Miami Rescue Mission | For the use of the donee organization | $1,000 |
| Music Mountain | For the use of the donee organization | $1,000 |
| Riverside Clay Tennis Association | For the use of the donee organization | $1,000 |
| Rye Country Day School | For the use of the donee organization | $1,000 |
| Salisbury Family Services | For the use of the donee organization | $1,000 |
| Salisbury Volunteer Ambulance Service | For the use of the donee organization | $1,000 |
| Scoville Library | For the use of the donee organization | $1,000 |
| St Bernard's School | For the use of the donee organization | $1,000 |
| Corner Food Pantry | For the use of the donee organization | $1,000 |
| LJMN Media | For the use of the donee organization | $1,000 |
| Salisbury Farm | For the use of the donee organization | $1,000 |
| The Equus Effect | For the use of the donee organization | $1,000 |
| The Movie House | For the use of the donee organization | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Steven Aresty
- Charles Aresty
Questions people ask
Does Steven Aresty Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Steven Aresty Foundation give?
$255,500 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Steven Aresty Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Steven Aresty (Trustee) and Charles Aresty (Trustee).
What does Steven Aresty Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.