The Ascienzo Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Ascienzo Family Foundation is a private foundation in Lake Katrine, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $361,922 in 69 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $23,691. 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$361,922
- Number of grants69
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$23,691
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was up from $322,067 the year before.
47% 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 | $291,586 | 76 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $322,067 | 82 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $361,922 | 69 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
The Ascienzo 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 The Ascienzo Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 49 | $260,457 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $32,750 |
| California | 3 | $15,265 |
| Maine | 4 | $15,200 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $7,750 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $7,750 |
| Alabama | 1 | $7,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $7,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $7,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Food Bank of Northeastern | Backpack programs in red hook schools | $23,691 |
| Red Hook Central Schools | Various programs including summer academy, music festival, student council, & garden classroom | $16,500 |
| Individual | Educational programming | $10,000 |
| Red Hook Community Center | Administrative support for infrastructure | $10,000 |
| Island Autism Group Inc | Educational programming | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Ulster Count | After school programming | $10,000 |
| Bard Center for Civic Engagement | Intersession internship program and sister2sister mentor-mentee program | $9,000 |
| Fleur de Lis Camp | Summer camp for young adults | $7,750 |
| Individual | Reading program | $7,750 |
| Ramapo for Children | Summer and school year programming | $7,500 |
| We Care Solar | Solar backpacks and education | $7,500 |
| Ruffner Mountain Nature Coalition | Outdoor programming | $7,500 |
| Hit the Books | Mentor-mentee programming | $7,500 |
| Individual | Tutoring programs | $7,500 |
| Womens Money Matters | Women's financial programs | $7,500 |
| Sportsmen's | After school programming | $7,500 |
| Social and Environmental Entreprene | Gleaning and food resourcing | $7,500 |
| Cultureconnect | After school programming | $7,500 |
| Individual | Food and pantry resourcing | $7,500 |
| Poughkeepsie Farm Project | Farming cooperative | $7,500 |
| Individual | City and school educational programming | $7,500 |
| Cincinnati Black Theatre Co | Community safety programming | $7,500 |
| Wild Earth Wilderness School | Summer and school program | $7,500 |
| Center for the Prevention of Child | Abuse awareness programs | $7,500 |
| Individual | $7,500 | |
| Red Hook Public Library | Pre-k reading initiative | $7,500 |
| Individual | Refrigerated vehicle for food distribution | $7,500 |
| Columbia County Pathways to Recover | Prevention programs in 7 columbia county schools | $7,500 |
| Worker Justice Center of Ny | Migrant educational prgoamming | $7,500 |
| Fly the Coop | Young adult internship program | $7,500 |
| Mission Edge San Diego-Kingston Foo | Food resourcing services | $7,500 |
| Individual | Garden program in beacon schools | $7,500 |
| The Art Effect of the Hudson Valley | Arts-in-ed programming | $7,500 |
| Town of Esopus Library | Expansion and outdoor programming | $7,500 |
| Volunteer Ventures Ma Inc | Community volunteer programming | $7,500 |
| Mainetransnet | Human services | $7,500 |
| Individual | Inclusion program in portland, maine school | $7,200 |
| Common Good City Farm | Food pantry and resources in dc | $7,000 |
| Inflight Inc | Accessible pathway installation for those disabled | $5,000 |
| The Landmark Society of Western New | Community action program | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nicholas J Ascienzo
- Ali Fraenkel
- Sophie Lang
- Deb Fraleigh
- Jennifer Melitski
- Frances Thompson
- Sue Kaiser
Questions people ask
Does The Ascienzo Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Ascienzo Family Foundation give?
$361,922 in tax year 2025, across 69 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs The Ascienzo Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nicholas J Ascienzo (President), Ali Fraenkel (At Large), Sophie Lang (Vice President) and Deb Fraleigh (At Large) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Ascienzo Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and food and hunger.