The Cassata Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Cassata Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Farmingdale, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $60,087 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $2,573 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$60,087
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$2,573
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$19,084
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2024 was up from $54,913 the year before.
55% of its 2024 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 | $54,913 | 9 | $16,703 |
| 2024 | $60,087 | 11 | $19,084 |
How to apply
The Cassata 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Cassata Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | $50,893 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $400 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwell Health Foundation | Patient support | $10,000 |
| Moriches Rotary Health Camp Inc | Camp for individuals with disabiliti | $10,000 |
| East Hampton Art House | Furthering the arts | $10,000 |
| Ferro Foundation | Education grant | $9,220 |
| Barbaras Team of Hope | Cancer research | $3,500 |
| Fuoco Golf | Camp for kids with disabilities | $2,573 |
| Sorrentino Family Foundation | Fund for pantries | $2,000 |
| La Piazza | Shop with a cop, gifts for cops | $1,800 |
| Brian Moore Memorial Fund | Education grant support officers | $1,500 |
| Diabetes Foundation | Support research | $400 |
| Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition | Support research | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Rosario Cassata
- Carolyn Cassata
- Alyssa Caminati
- Gianna Hilton
- Nicole Palmer
Questions people ask
Does The Cassata Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Cassata Foundation Inc give?
$60,087 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $2,573.
Who runs The Cassata Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Rosario Cassata (Director), Carolyn Cassata (Director), Alyssa Caminati (Director) and Gianna Hilton (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Cassata Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and education.