The Catherine and Joseph Aresty Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Catherine and Joseph Aresty Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $11.1 million in 39 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $5.0 million. 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$11.1 million
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$5.0 million
- Assets$24.9 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2024 was up from $962,000 the year before.
23% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.1 million | 39 | $22.1 million |
| 2023 | $962,000 | 35 | $23.8 million |
| 2024 | $11.1 million | 39 | $24.9 million |
How to apply
The Catherine and Joseph Aresty 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 The Catherine and Joseph Aresty Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 34 | $11.0 million |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $15,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Steven Aresty Foundation | See expenditure responsibility statement | $5.0 million |
| Peter & Rosanne Aresty Foundation | See expenditure responsibility statement | $5.0 million |
| Symphony Space | General fund | $137,000 |
| Community Resource Center | General fund | $100,000 |
| Harlem Academy | General fund | $100,000 |
| Academy for Teachers | General fund | $75,000 |
| Citizen's Committee for Children | General fund | $50,000 |
| NYU Research Alliance | General fund | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of NYC | General fund | $50,000 |
| Prep for Prep | General fund | $50,000 |
| Broadway Housing Communities | General fund | $35,000 |
| New York Philharmonic | General fund | $35,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | General fund | $25,000 |
| Morningside Center for Teaching | General fund | $25,000 |
| St Thomas Church | General fund | $25,000 |
| Swearer Center for Public Service | General fund | $25,000 |
| Transportation Alternatives | General fund | $25,000 |
| United Neighborhood Houses | General fund | $25,000 |
| Westside Campaign Against Hunger | General fund | $25,000 |
| Wharton | General fund | $25,000 |
| Ny Presbyterian Lang Scholars | General fund | $25,000 |
| City Harvest | General fund | $20,000 |
| George Jackson Academy | General fund | $20,000 |
| Teak Fellowship | General fund | $20,000 |
| De la Salle Academy | General fund | $15,000 |
| Cornelia Connelly Center | General fund | $10,000 |
| Edible Schoolyard NYC | General fund | $10,000 |
| Food Bank for NYC | General fund | $10,000 |
| Green City Force | General fund | $10,000 |
| Hudson River Community Sailing | General fund | $10,000 |
| Oysterponds Historical Society | General fund | $10,000 |
| Posse Foundation | General fund | $10,000 |
| Sponsors for Educational Opportunity | General fund | $10,000 |
| The Wolfsonian | General fund | $10,000 |
| Waterfront Alliance | General fund | $10,000 |
| Knights of Rizal | General fund | $5,000 |
| Terra Firma | General fund | $5,000 |
| Reliance Youth Network | General fund | $5,000 |
| Mamaroneck Larchmont Student Aid Fund | General fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Catherine Aresty
- Steven Aresty
Questions people ask
Does The Catherine and Joseph Aresty Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Catherine and Joseph Aresty Foundation Inc give?
$11.1 million in tax year 2024, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Catherine and Joseph Aresty Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Catherine Aresty (Chairman) and Steven Aresty (Treasurer).
What does The Catherine and Joseph Aresty Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.