The Cestone Family Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 22-6703196
Foundation Overview
Based in Pennington, NJ, The Cestone Family Foundation Inc has awarded 231 grants totaling $3,532,900 to organizations in New Jersey, New York and 4 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $5,000 to $200,000, with a median award of $10,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$3,532,900
Total Assets
$10,653,311
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
19
Median Grant
$25,000
% Median Grant Growth
+150%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 21%
4 of 19 recipients (21%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
New Jersey
46% of grants are awarded in New Jersey, with additional funding distributed across 5 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within New Jersey, funding concentrates in Morristown (9%), Caldwell (7%), Trenton (6%).
Funding Trajectory
+112%
Strong 112% growth in annual giving over 4 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Education + 3 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (36%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Cestone Family Foundation Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Museum Of Natural History | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Discovery Room | 2024 |
| Community Medical Center Foundation | $10,000 | Toms River, NJ, US | 2024 Community Medical Center Obstetric Solution | 2024 |
| Exploring The Arts Inc | $35,000 | Astoria, NY, US | Arts Internship Program | 2024 |
| Great Swamp Watershed Association | $25,000 | New Vernon, NJ, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Hunterdon Art Museum | $5,000 | Clinton, NJ, US | Creating Space For Young Adults In Art | 2024 |
| Lacordaire Academy | $6,000 | Upr Montclair, NJ, US | Scholarships | 2024 |
| Lincoln Center For The Performing Arts Inc | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Internship | 2024 |
| Mount Saint Dominic Academy | $50,000 | Caldwell, NJ, US | Educational Opportunities For Young Women | 2024 |
| New York City Ballet | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Education And Public Programs | 2024 |
| Nyu Langone | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Breast Cancer Center | 2024 |
| School Of American Ballet Inc | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Community Outreach | 2024 |
| Tahirih Justice Center | $200,000 | Falls Church, VA, US | Support For Immigrant Survivors Of Gender-based Violence | 2024 |
| The Carnegie Hall Corporation | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | 2024-2025 Season | 2024 |
| Depaul School For Hearing And Speech | $15,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Home For Little Sisters Of The Poor | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Caring For Elderly Poor | 2024 |
| Manor College | $20,000 | Jenkintown, PA, US | Scholarships | 2024 |
| Metropolitan Opera | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | 2024-2025 Season | 2024 |
| New York Presbyterian Fund | $50,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Support For Cancer Services | 2024 |
| World Central Kitchen | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Adler Aphasia Center | $10,000 | Maywood, NJ, US | Therapeutic Life Skills Programming | 2023 |
| American Museum Of Natural History | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Discovery Room | 2023 |
| American Red Cross | $20,000 | Princeton, NJ, US | Eathquake Relief | 2023 |
| Capital Harmony Works | $10,000 | Trenton, NJ, US | Teaching Artist Support | 2023 |
| Community Medical Center Foundation | $10,000 | Toms River, NJ, US | 2023 Community Medical Center Obstetric Solution | 2023 |
| Eden Autism Services Foundation | $10,000 | Princeton, NJ, US | Addressing Needs Of Aging Adults With Autism | 2023 |
| Eva's Village | $10,000 | Paterson, NJ, US | Halfway House | 2023 |
| Exploring The Arts Inc | $35,000 | Astoria, NY, US | Arts Internship Program | 2023 |
| Great Swamp Watershed Association | $25,000 | New Vernon, NJ, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Hunterdon Art Museum | $5,000 | Clinton, NJ, US | Creating Space For Young Adults In Art | 2023 |
| Lacordaire Academy | $5,000 | Upr Montclair, NJ, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Lincoln Center For The Performing Arts Inc | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Internship | 2023 |
| Mount Saint Dominic Academy | $50,000 | Caldwell, NJ, US | Educational Opportunities For Young Women | 2023 |
| New York City Ballet | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Education And Public Programs | 2023 |
| Nyu Langone | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Breast Cancer Center | 2023 |
| Office Of Concern Food Pantry At St Cecilia | $10,000 | Englewood, NJ, US | Nutrition Plus | 2023 |
| Preschool Advantage Inc | $7,500 | Morristown, NJ, US | Preschool Education For Families In Need | 2023 |
| Sage Eldercare Inc | $10,000 | Summit, NJ, US | Spend-a-day | 2023 |
| School Of American Ballet Inc | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| St Matthews Trinity Lutheran Church | $5,000 | Hoboken, NJ, US | Lunchtime Ministry | 2023 |
| Tahirih Justice Center | $123,000 | Falls Church, VA, US | Support For Immigrant Survivors Of Gender-based Violence | 2023 |
| The Arts Council Of The Morris Area | $5,000 | Morristown, NJ, US | Morris Arts:education And Youth At-risk | 2023 |
| The Carnegie Hall Corporation | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | 2022-2023 Season | 2023 |
| Adler Aphasia Center | $5,000 | Maywood, NJ, US | Therapeutic Life Skills Programming To Advance Aphasia Rehabilitation | 2022 |
| American Museum Of Natural History | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Discovery Room At The American Museum Of Natural History | 2022 |
| American National Red Cross | $7,500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Disaster Response For Hurricane Ian | 2022 |
| Capital Harmony Works | $25,000 | Trenton, NJ, US | Teaching Artist Support | 2022 |
| Community Hope Inc | $10,000 | Parsippany, NJ, US | Homeless Women Veterans' Affordable Housing And Services Programs | 2022 |
| Community Medical Center Foundation | $5,000 | Toms River, NJ, US | Community Medical Center Obstetric Solution | 2022 |
| Contact We Care Inc | $5,000 | Westfield, NJ, US | Launching 988 | 2022 |
| Depaul School For Hearing And Speech | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Equal Access For All (Eafa) | 2022 |
| Drueding Center | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Comprehensive Transitional Housing For Families Experiencing Homelessness | 2022 |
| Eden Autism Services Foundation | $35,000 | Princeton, NJ, US | Addressing The Medical And Residential Care Needs Of Aging Adults With Autism | 2022 |
| Exploring The Arts Inc | $10,000 | Astoria, NY, US | Arts Internship Program | 2022 |
| Family Promise Of Bergen County | $10,000 | Ridgewood, NJ, US | Shelter And Support Programs For Low-income Families Experiencing Homelessness | 2022 |
| Great Swamp Watershed Association | $25,000 | New Vernon, NJ, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank | $5,000 | Duquesne, PA, US | Hunger Free Southwestern Pa | 2022 |
| Hope Walks Inc | $5,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | Training And Mentoring Of National Healthcare Providers To Treat Clubfoot | 2022 |
| Hunterdon Art Museum | $5,000 | Clinton, NJ, US | Creating Space For Young Adults In Art | 2022 |
| Lacordaire Academy | $20,000 | Upr Montclair, NJ, US | Lacordaire Academy Student Scholarship | 2022 |
| Lincoln Center For The Performing Arts | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | The Lincoln Center Internship | 2022 |
| Manor College | $10,000 | Jenkintown, PA, US | Cestone Family Foundation Endowment For Criminal Justice Students | 2022 |
| Manor College | $45,000 | Jenkintown, PA, US | Cestone Family Foundation Endowment For Veterinary Technology Students | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Medical Nutrition For People With Serious Illnesses | 2022 |
| Mount Saint Dominic Academy | $5,000 | Caldwell, NJ, US | Expanding Educational Opportunities For Young Women - Student Financial Assistance Program | 2022 |
| National Council Of Jewish Women Essex County | $10,000 | Livingston, NJ, US | 2022 Ncjw/essex Back 2 School Store | 2022 |
| New York City Ballet Inc | $5,500 | New York, NY, US | Nycb Education Programs | 2022 |
| Operation Warm Inc | $6,000 | Glen Mills, PA, US | A Warm Welcome To The Library | 2022 |
| Preschool Advantage Inc | $5,000 | Morristown, NJ, US | Funding High-quality Preschool Education For Families In Need | 2022 |
| Project Home | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Recovery Housing And Supportive Services | 2022 |
| Sage Eldercare Inc | $10,000 | Summit, NJ, US | Sage Eldercare Spend-a-day | 2022 |
| Scarc Inc | $10,000 | Augusta, NJ, US | Scarc's Summer Experience Program | 2022 |
| School Of American Ballet Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Sab Community Outreach Program | 2022 |
| Sound Start Foundation | $5,000 | Mountain Lakes, NJ, US | Sound Start Nursery Program | 2022 |
| St Mary's Foundation For Children | $5,000 | Bayside, NY, US | Pet Therapy Program At St. Mary's Hospital For Children | 2022 |
| St Matthews Trinity Lutheran Church | $7,500 | Hoboken, NJ, US | Lunchtime Ministry Program Support | 2022 |
| Strong Women Strong Girls Inc | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Skill-building Mentoring Program | 2022 |
| Students 2 Science | $52,000 | East Hanover, NJ, US | Returning To The Laboratory For Authentic Stem Learning And Expanding Virtual Programing For Students From Economically Disadvantaged Areas | 2022 |
| Tahirih Justice Center | $5,000 | Falls Church, VA, US | Supporting Immigrant Survivors Of Gender-based Violence | 2022 |
| The Arts Council Of The Morris Area | $25,000 | Morristown, NJ, US | Morris Arts: Arts In Education Programs And Programs For Youth At-risk | 2022 |
| The Carnegie Hall Corporation | $6,000 | New York, NY, US | Carnegie Hall 2022-2023 Season | 2022 |
| The National Jazz Museum In Harlem | $6,650 | New York, NY, US | 2022-2023 Jazz Education Programs | 2022 |
| Vetri Foundation For Children | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Summer Nutrition Education | 2022 |
| Via Visually Impaired Advancement | $7,500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Accessibility Technology Upgrades For Training & Meetings | 2022 |
| Young Concert Artists Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Young Concert Artists General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Young People's Chorus Of New York City | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Young Peoples Chorus Of New York City - School Choruses | 2022 |
| Adler Aphasia Center | $5,000 | Maywood, NJ, US | Therapeutic Life Skills Programming To Advance Aphasia Rehabilitation | 2022 |
| American Museum Of Natural History | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Discovery Room At The American Museum Of Natural History | 2022 |
| American National Red Cross | $7,500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Disaster Response For Hurricane Ian | 2022 |
| Capital Harmony Works | $25,000 | Trenton, NJ, US | Teaching Artist Support | 2022 |
| Community Hope Inc | $10,000 | Parsippany, NJ, US | Homeless Women Veterans' Affordable Housing And Services Programs | 2022 |
| Community Medical Center Foundation | $5,000 | Toms River, NJ, US | Community Medical Center Obstetric Solution | 2022 |
| Contact We Care Inc | $5,000 | Westfield, NJ, US | Launching 988 | 2022 |
| Depaul School For Hearing And Speech | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Equal Access For All (Eafa) | 2022 |
| Drueding Center | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Comprehensive Transitional Housing For Families Experiencing Homelessness | 2022 |
| Eden Autism Services Foundation | $35,000 | Princeton, NJ, US | Addressing The Medical And Residential Care Needs Of Aging Adults With Autism | 2022 |
| Exploring The Arts Inc | $10,000 | Astoria, NY, US | Arts Internship Program | 2022 |
| Family Promise Of Bergen County | $10,000 | Ridgewood, NJ, US | Shelter And Support Programs For Low-income Families Experiencing Homelessness | 2022 |
| Great Swamp Watershed Association | $25,000 | New Vernon, NJ, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank | $5,000 | Duquesne, PA, US | Hunger Free Southwestern Pa | 2022 |
| Hope Walks Inc | $5,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | Training And Mentoring Of National Healthcare Providers To Treat Clubfoot | 2022 |
| Hunterdon Art Museum | $5,000 | Clinton, NJ, US | Creating Space For Young Adults In Art | 2022 |
| Lacordaire Academy | $20,000 | Upr Montclair, NJ, US | Lacordaire Academy Student Scholarship | 2022 |
| Lincoln Center For The Performing Arts | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | The Lincoln Center Internship | 2022 |
| Manor College | $10,000 | Jenkintown, PA, US | Cestone Family Foundation Endowment For Criminal Justice Students | 2022 |
| Manor College | $45,000 | Jenkintown, PA, US | Cestone Family Foundation Endowment For Veterinary Technology Students | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Medical Nutrition For People With Serious Illnesses | 2022 |
| Mount Saint Dominic Academy | $5,000 | Caldwell, NJ, US | Expanding Educational Opportunities For Young Women - Student Financial Assistance Program | 2022 |
| National Council Of Jewish Women Essex County | $10,000 | Livingston, NJ, US | 2022 Ncjw/essex Back 2 School Store | 2022 |
| New York City Ballet Inc | $5,500 | New York, NY, US | Nycb Education Programs | 2022 |
| Operation Warm Inc | $6,000 | Glen Mills, PA, US | A Warm Welcome To The Library | 2022 |
| Preschool Advantage Inc | $5,000 | Morristown, NJ, US | Funding High-quality Preschool Education For Families In Need | 2022 |
| Project Home | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Recovery Housing And Supportive Services | 2022 |
| Sage Eldercare Inc | $10,000 | Summit, NJ, US | Sage Eldercare Spend-a-day | 2022 |
| Scarc Inc | $10,000 | Augusta, NJ, US | Scarc's Summer Experience Program | 2022 |
| School Of American Ballet Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Sab Community Outreach Program | 2022 |
| Sound Start Foundation | $5,000 | Mountain Lakes, NJ, US | Sound Start Nursery Program | 2022 |
| St Mary's Foundation For Children | $5,000 | Bayside, NY, US | Pet Therapy Program At St. Mary's Hospital For Children | 2022 |
| St Matthews Trinity Lutheran Church | $7,500 | Hoboken, NJ, US | Lunchtime Ministry Program Support | 2022 |
| Strong Women Strong Girls Inc | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Skill-building Mentoring Program | 2022 |
| Students 2 Science | $52,000 | East Hanover, NJ, US | Returning To The Laboratory For Authentic Stem Learning And Expanding Virtual Programing For Students From Economically Disadvantaged Areas | 2022 |
| Tahirih Justice Center | $5,000 | Falls Church, VA, US | Supporting Immigrant Survivors Of Gender-based Violence | 2022 |
| The Arts Council Of The Morris Area | $25,000 | Morristown, NJ, US | Morris Arts: Arts In Education Programs And Programs For Youth At-risk | 2022 |
| The Carnegie Hall Corporation | $6,000 | New York, NY, US | Carnegie Hall 2022-2023 Season | 2022 |
| The National Jazz Museum In Harlem | $6,650 | New York, NY, US | 2022-2023 Jazz Education Programs | 2022 |
| Vetri Foundation For Children | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Summer Nutrition Education | 2022 |
| Via Visually Impaired Advancement | $7,500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Accessibility Technology Upgrades For Training & Meetings | 2022 |
| Young Concert Artists Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Young Concert Artists General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Young People's Chorus Of New York City | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Young Peoples Chorus Of New York City - School Choruses | 2022 |
| Adler Aphasia Center | $5,000 | Maywood, NJ, US | Therapeutic Life Skills Programming To Advance Aphasia Rehabilitation | 2022 |
| American Museum Of Natural History | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Discovery Room At The American Museum Of Natural History | 2022 |
| American National Red Cross | $7,500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Disaster Response For Hurricane Ian | 2022 |
| Capital Harmony Works | $25,000 | Trenton, NJ, US | Teaching Artist Support | 2022 |
| Community Hope Inc | $10,000 | Parsippany, NJ, US | Homeless Women Veterans' Affordable Housing And Services Programs | 2022 |
| Community Medical Center Foundation | $5,000 | Toms River, NJ, US | Community Medical Center Obstetric Solution | 2022 |
| Contact We Care Inc | $5,000 | Westfield, NJ, US | Launching 988 | 2022 |
| Depaul School For Hearing And Speech | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Equal Access For All (Eafa) | 2022 |
| Drueding Center | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Comprehensive Transitional Housing For Families Experiencing Homelessness | 2022 |
| Eden Autism Services Foundation | $35,000 | Princeton, NJ, US | Addressing The Medical And Residential Care Needs Of Aging Adults With Autism | 2022 |
| Exploring The Arts Inc | $10,000 | Astoria, NY, US | Arts Internship Program | 2022 |
| Family Promise Of Bergen County | $10,000 | Ridgewood, NJ, US | Shelter And Support Programs For Low-income Families Experiencing Homelessness | 2022 |
| Great Swamp Watershed Association | $25,000 | New Vernon, NJ, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank | $5,000 | Duquesne, PA, US | Hunger Free Southwestern Pa | 2022 |
| Hope Walks Inc | $5,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | Training And Mentoring Of National Healthcare Providers To Treat Clubfoot | 2022 |
| Hunterdon Art Museum | $5,000 | Clinton, NJ, US | Creating Space For Young Adults In Art | 2022 |
| Lacordaire Academy | $20,000 | Upr Montclair, NJ, US | Lacordaire Academy Student Scholarship | 2022 |
| Lincoln Center For The Performing Arts | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | The Lincoln Center Internship | 2022 |
| Manor College | $10,000 | Jenkintown, PA, US | Cestone Family Foundation Endowment For Criminal Justice Students | 2022 |
| Manor College | $45,000 | Jenkintown, PA, US | Cestone Family Foundation Endowment For Veterinary Technology Students | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Medical Nutrition For People With Serious Illnesses | 2022 |
| Mount Saint Dominic Academy | $5,000 | Caldwell, NJ, US | Expanding Educational Opportunities For Young Women - Student Financial Assistance Program | 2022 |
| National Council Of Jewish Women Essex County | $10,000 | Livingston, NJ, US | 2022 Ncjw/essex Back 2 School Store | 2022 |
| New York City Ballet Inc | $5,500 | New York, NY, US | Nycb Education Programs | 2022 |
| Operation Warm Inc | $6,000 | Glen Mills, PA, US | A Warm Welcome To The Library | 2022 |
| Preschool Advantage Inc | $5,000 | Morristown, NJ, US | Funding High-quality Preschool Education For Families In Need | 2022 |
| Project Home | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Recovery Housing And Supportive Services | 2022 |
| Sage Eldercare Inc | $10,000 | Summit, NJ, US | Sage Eldercare Spend-a-day | 2022 |
| Scarc Inc | $10,000 | Augusta, NJ, US | Scarc's Summer Experience Program | 2022 |
| School Of American Ballet Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Sab Community Outreach Program | 2022 |
| Sound Start Foundation | $5,000 | Mountain Lakes, NJ, US | Sound Start Nursery Program | 2022 |
| St Mary's Foundation For Children | $5,000 | Bayside, NY, US | Pet Therapy Program At St. Mary's Hospital For Children | 2022 |
| St Matthews Trinity Lutheran Church | $7,500 | Hoboken, NJ, US | Lunchtime Ministry Program Support | 2022 |
| Strong Women Strong Girls Inc | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Skill-building Mentoring Program | 2022 |
| Students 2 Science | $52,000 | East Hanover, NJ, US | Returning To The Laboratory For Authentic Stem Learning And Expanding Virtual Programing For Students From Economically Disadvantaged Areas | 2022 |
| Tahirih Justice Center | $5,000 | Falls Church, VA, US | Supporting Immigrant Survivors Of Gender-based Violence | 2022 |
| The Arts Council Of The Morris Area | $25,000 | Morristown, NJ, US | Morris Arts: Arts In Education Programs And Programs For Youth At-risk | 2022 |
| The Carnegie Hall Corporation | $6,000 | New York, NY, US | Carnegie Hall 2022-2023 Season | 2022 |
| The National Jazz Museum In Harlem | $6,650 | New York, NY, US | 2022-2023 Jazz Education Programs | 2022 |
| Vetri Foundation For Children | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Summer Nutrition Education | 2022 |
| Via Visually Impaired Advancement | $7,500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Accessibility Technology Upgrades For Training & Meetings | 2022 |
| Young Concert Artists Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Young Concert Artists General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Young People's Chorus Of New York City | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Young Peoples Chorus Of New York City - School Choruses | 2022 |
| Adler Aphasia Center | $5,000 | Maywood, NJ, US | Expanding Access To Aphasia Telehealth As Part Of A New Hybrid Aphasia Rehabilitation Program, Enabling High-risk Older Stroke Survivors With Aphasia To Sustain Therapeutic Support While Mitigating Their Isolation As Partial On-site Programs Resume At Adler's 12 New Jersey Rehab Sites. | 2021 |
| American Museum Of Natural History | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Of The Museum's Discovery Room | 2021 |
| American National Red Cross | $20,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | American Red Cross Will Provide Help And Hope To People Affected By Disasters. | 2021 |
| Bergen Performing Arts Center | $10,000 | Englewood, NJ, US | Providing Need-based Scholarships To Under-resourced Youth So They Can Participate In Performing Arts Classes. | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Mercer County | $5,000 | Trenton, NJ, US | We Will Use The $10k To Fund Our Out Of School Program That Supports Remote Learning By Providing Technology Like Computers & Internet Access, Providing 2,000 Meals/snacks Per Week While Schools Are Closed & Providing A Safe Place Where Essential Workers Can Leave Their Kids While They Go To Work. | 2021 |
| Contact Of Ocean & Monmouth Counties | $8,000 | Toms River, NJ, US | Contact Respectfully Requests An $8,000 Grant To Support Its 24-hour Crisis Intervention And Information Referral Hotline Services; Funding Will Provide General Operating Support - Including But Not Limited To - Technology Needs, Salaries And Training Of Volunteers. | 2021 |
| Capital Harmony Works | $5,000 | Trenton, NJ, US | The Compensation For A Young Teaching Artist To Teach A Studio Class For The Program Year, Providing Group Lessons, Sitting In The Section For Their Orchestra Rehearsals, And Accompanying Them For Out-of-town Performances. | 2021 |
| Catholic Charities Of The Diocese Of Pittsburgh Inc | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Day To Day Operational Support Of St. Joseph House Of Hospitality, Our Residence Providing Both Supportive And Transitional Housing To Older Men Who Are Homeless Or Near Homelessness. | 2021 |
| Communities Of Faith For Housing Dba The Hoboken Shelter | $5,000 | Hoboken, NJ, US | Food And Food Supplies For The Food And Shelter Program Of The Hoboken Shelter. | 2021 |
| Community Hope Inc | $20,000 | Parsippany, NJ, US | Enabling Our Nonprofit To Continue Providing Shelter, Counseling And Employment Training To 1,000 Homeless And Destitute Veterans And Their Family Members Annually Throughout Nj Communities And The Development Of A New Housing Program Exclusively For Female Veterans To Meet Their Unique Issues. | 2021 |
| Contact We Care Inc | $5,000 | Westfield, NJ, US | Our Goal Is To Build Our Capacity To Answer More Crisis Calls, Both To Better Meet The Current Need And To Respond To The Increase In Calls Anticipated Once The National Suicide Prevent Lifeline Can Be Accessed By Dialing 988. Our Focus Is On Volunteer Training And Supervision And Shift Coverage. | 2021 |
| Drueding Center | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Eden Autism Services Foundation | $10,000 | Princeton, NJ, US | Eden Will Use A 2021 Grant From The Cestone Family Foundation To Continue Delivery Of Our Successful Community-based Art Program For Adults With Autism In Partnership With The Arts Council Of Princeton. | 2021 |
| Fish Hospitality Program Inc | $5,000 | Piscataway, NJ, US | This Grant Request For $10,000 Represents Approximately 4.5% Of Our Annual Budget: $3,500 Toward Operating Support And $6,500 For Program Support/direct Client Assistance. We Are Increasing Our Funding Request Due To Increased Expenses Incurred To Our Operating Model As A Result Of The Pandemic. | 2021 |
| Face To Face | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | A Grant Of $5000 Would Support 150 Social Work Visits And 20 Interventions By Our Community Case Aide, Who Removes Barriers That Limit Them From Accomplishing Critical Activities, Such As Completing Applications, Attending Appointments, Or Following Up On Other Issues. | 2021 |
| Family Promise Of Hunterdon County Inc | $10,000 | Flemington, NJ, US | Fphc Would Use Funding Awarded From The Cestone Foundation For Our Shelter Program To Provide Safe Lodging, Intensive Case Management, And Comprehensive Services To Vulnerable, Displaced Families As They Work On Themselves To Change Their Trajectory From Homelessness To Self-sufficiency. | 2021 |
| Family Promise Of Warren County | $5,000 | Oxford, NJ, US | Family Promise Of Warren County Is Requesting Funding To Support Our Rapid Resolution Homeless Assistance Program Which Is A System Wide Housing Intervention That Seeks To Divert Individuals And Families From Emergency Shelter Placement Using A Client-focused Approach | 2021 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank | $10,000 | Duquesne, PA, US | The Food Bank Is Requesting $10,000 To Provide Nutritious Food To Our Neighbors In Need; To Connect People To Community Resources To Help Stabilize Their Lives; And To Build New Initiatives That Address Food Insecurity Far Into The Future. | 2021 |
| Great Swamp Watershed Association | $20,000 | New Vernon, NJ, US | A General Operating Support Grant From The Cestone Family Foundation Will Enable Gswa To Continue Expanding & Improving Its Impactful Water Quality Monitoring & Stem Based Environmental Education Programs & Services & Engage Our Urban Communities For The Benefit Of Current & Future Generations. | 2021 |
| Hunterdon Museum Of Art | $5,000 | Clinton, NJ, US | A Grant From The Cestone Family Foundation Will Go Towards Workshops And Educational Programming Focused On The Teen Population For Exploration And Constructive Discussion Around Relevant Issues Under The Guidance Of A Trained Instructor And In The Context Of Three Upcoming Exhibitions. | 2021 |
| Lacordaire Academy | $5,000 | Upr Montclair, NJ, US | Scholarship Support For A Lacordaire Student Who Demonstrates Financial Need. | 2021 |
| Lincoln Center For The Performing Arts Inc | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | The Lincoln Center Internship Program For Young Adults Ages 18-24. | 2021 |
| Manna (metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance) | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | This Grant Is To Be Used To Support The Program Costs Of Our Medically Tailored Meals And Nutrition Counseling Program For People With Serious Illnesses In The Greater Philadelphia Area. | 2021 |
| Manor College | $10,000 | Jenkintown, PA, US | This Grant Will Support The Work And Students For Our Criminal Justice Program. Many Of These Students Are Studying To Become Police Or Probation Officers Or Otherwise To Serve On The Front Lines Of The Criminal Justice System. | 2021 |
| Manor College | $10,000 | Jenkintown, PA, US | This Grant Will Support The Work And Students For Our Veterinary Technology Program. Many Of These Students Are Studying To Become Veterinary Technologists Or Assistants Or Otherwise To Serve On The Front Lines Of The Veterinary Care System. | 2021 |
| Mount Saint Dominic Academy | $45,000 | Caldwell, NJ, US | Mount Saint Dominic Academy's Student Financial Assistance Program Provides Tuition Support To Low- And Middle-income Families Who Want To Provide Their Daughters With A Catholic, College-preparatory Education That Also Prepares The Young Women To Be Good Global Citizens. | 2021 |
| National Council Of Jewish Women Essex County Section | $10,000 | Livingston, NJ, US | The B2ss Provides Elementary School-aged Children In Financial Need Throughout Essex County, Nj A New, Full Set Of Clothing, Backpack And School Supplies And Personal Care Items. | 2021 |
| New York City Ballet | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support New York City Ballet's Education Programs Which Serve 20,000 People Including Nyc Public School Students And People With Physical And Cognitive Disabilities, Which Are Two Key Areas Of The Company's Education Work That Align With The Foundation's Mission. | 2021 |
| Operation Warm Inc | $5,500 | Glen Mills, PA, US | A Grant Of $5,500 Will Support "a Warm Welcome To The Library" In Essex County, Leveraging The Gift Of A New Coat To Introduce Kids And Families Living In Need To The Services And Support Community Library Branches Offer Beyond Books. | 2021 |
| Preschool Advantage Inc | $6,000 | Morristown, NJ, US | Funding Preschool Tuition For Families Who Cannot Afford The Cost And Who Have No Other Means Of Accessing Preschool Education For Their Children. | 2021 |
| Project Home | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | This Grant Is To Be Used For Staff Who Provide Whole-person Care To Lift The Formerly Homeless Out Of Poverty As We Expand To Meet The Growing Need For Supportive Housing In Philadelphia. | 2021 |
| Sage Eldercare Inc | $10,000 | Summit, NJ, US | Sage Eldercare Requests A Grant In Support Of Our Programs Which Offer A Comprehensive Array Of Supportive Services For Older Adults And Caregivers Promoting Independence And Quality Of Life. | 2021 |
| St Mary's Health Wagon | $15,000 | Wise, VA, US | To Expand Primary And Specialty Care Services (clinics) To The Uninsured And Medically Underserved Population In Central Appalachia (southwest Virginia) - Including Vaccination Clinics. | 2021 |
| St Matthews Trinity Lutheran Church | $5,000 | Hoboken, NJ, US | This Grant Is To Be Used To Cover Program Costs At St. Matthew Trinity Lunchtime Ministry; These Include Food And Supplies, Staffing, Utilities/maintenance, And Communications/outreach. | 2021 |
| Strong Women Strong Girls | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | To Empower Elementary Age Girls Through A Gender-specific Program Built On Strong Female Role Models That Leads To Higher Confidence, Positive Relationships, And Socio-emotional Support | 2021 |
| Students 2 Science | $10,000 | East Hanover, NJ, US | This Grant Is To Be Used To Supporting The Reopening Of S2s Technology Centers In East Hanover And Newark For Sept 1 In Order To Provide Our Stem Learning Programs, Isaac In Lab And V-lab Virtual Programs For Students In Underserved Communities. | 2021 |
| Team Rubicon | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | This Grant Will Support Team Rubicon's Immediate Response And Long-term Recovery Efforts For Communities Impacted By The Tornadoes In Kentucky And Surrounding Areas On 12.10.2021. | 2021 |
| Team Rubicon | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Relief Efforts For The 2021 Earthquake And Subsequent Tropical Storm In Haiti. | 2021 |
| The Arts Council Of The Morris Area | $5,000 | Morristown, NJ, US | Funding Arts In Education Programs And Programs For Youth At-risk In Morristown And Other Nearby New Jersey Communities. | 2021 |
| The Carnegie Hall Corporation | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide General Operating Support For Carnegie Hall's Artistic, Education, Artist Training, And Social Impact Programs During The 2021-2022 Season. | 2021 |
| The National Jazz Museum In Harlem | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | This Grant Is To Be Used For The National Jazz Museum In Harlem's 2021-2022 Jazz Education Programs Serving Thousands Of K-12 Students From New York City And Surrounding Areas. | 2021 |
| Via Visually Impaired Advancement | $5,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | This Grant Will Be Used To Purchase Assistive Technology(at), Information Technology (it), And/or Software For People Who Are Blind Or Visually Impaired To Work In Competitive, Integrated Employment. | 2021 |
| Watson Institute Friendship Academy | $5,000 | Sewickley, PA, US | The Watson Institute's Friendship Academy ("friendship Academy") Is Seeking Funding To Purchase Ipads And Laptops For Students To Use For Career Exploration And Vocational Planning Activities Designed To Choose A Career Pathway. | 2021 |
| Young Concert Artists Inc | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | To Bolster Yca's Investment In Gifted Musicians And Composers At The Very Start Of Their Careers, Helping Them Get On Stage, Find Their Audience, Provide Career Guidance, Management, Promotional And Marketing Support - All The Things A Young Artist Needs To Create A Fulfilling And Sustained Career. | 2021 |
| Young Mens Christian Association Of Montclair | $5,000 | Montclair, NJ, US | The Ymca Of Montclair Would Like To Launch A Program In 2021 To Serve The Needs Of Seniors By Providing Enrichment Classes In A Hybrid Model, With A Small, Socially Distanced Group Of Seniors In Person, While Others Join Virtually. | 2021 |
| American National Red Cross | $50,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Covid Relief In Italy Through The Croce Rossa | 2020 |
| Exploring The Arts Inc | $25,000 | Astoria, NY, US | Eta Respectfully Requests The Ralph M. Cestone Foundation's Consideration For A Renewal Of Its $25,000 Grant To Fund Our Arts Internship Program In The Upcoming 2020-21 School Year. | 2020 |
| Fish Hospitality Program Inc | $5,000 | Piscataway, NJ, US | On The Pages That Follow Is Our Grant Request For The Manner In Which Fish Hospitality Program Usually Operates. We Provide Shelter To Homeless Families And Single Women. For The Safety Of Our Guests And Volunteers, We Have Suspended Our Rotational Shelter During This Public Health Crisis. | 2020 |
| Family Promise Of Hunterdon County Inc | $10,000 | Flemington, NJ, US | Family Promise Of Hunterdon County (fphc) Is The Only Temporary Home-based Service Organization For Families In Hunterdon County, Providing Families With Safe Lodging, Intensive Case Management, And Comprehensive Services. | 2020 |
| Friends Of Firefighters Inc | $20,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | We Are Seeking Support Of Our Mental Health And Outreach Programs That Have Necessarily Changed To Meet The Demands Of The Fdny Firefighter Community's Exposure To The Covid 19 Crisis. | 2020 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank | $10,000 | Duquesne, PA, US | The Food Bank Respectfully Requests A Grant Of $10,000 From The Ralph M. Cestone Foundation To Help Families In Need By Alleviating The Rising Costs Of Operations For The Important Work We Do In The Community. | 2020 |
| Jeanne Jugan Residence-little Sisters Of The Poor | $10,000 | Bronx, NY, US | The Grant Will Be Used For General Operating Support Of The Care And Activities Of Our Elderly Residents. Our Activities Staff, Nursing Services, Social Services And Nutritional Services All Contribute To The Well-being Of Our Elderly Residents. | 2020 |
| Mount Saint Dominic Academy | $45,000 | Caldwell, NJ, US | Msda's Financial Aid Assistance Program Provides Financial Support To Low And Middle Income Families Who Want To Provide Their Daughter With And Catholic, College Preparatory Education That Also Prepares Our Young Women To Be Good Global Citizens. | 2020 |
| Project Home | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | This Grant Is To Be Used For Staff Who Provide Whole-person Care To Lift The Formerly Homeless Out Of Poverty As We Expand To Meet The Growing Need For Supportive Housing In Philadelphia. | 2020 |
| Sage Eldercare Inc | $10,000 | Summit, NJ, US | Sage Eldercare Requests A Grant In Support Of Our Programs Which Offer A Comprehensive Array Of Supportive Services For Older Adults And Caregivers Promoting Independence And Quality Of Life. | 2020 |
| Saint Barnabas Medical Center | $15,000 | West Orange, NJ, US | A Gift To The Emergency Response Fund Will Support Our Comprehensive Emergency Care Efforts And Help Us Address The Growing Needs That Are Arising As A Result Of The Challenges Presented By Covid 19vand Will Be Used To Support Our Comprehensive Emergency Care Efforts. | 2020 |
| St Mary's Foundation For Children | $5,000 | Bayside, NY, US | "animal-assisted Therapy To Children With Developmental Disabilities And Other Special Healthcare Needs At Our Children's Hospital. | 2020 |
| Tahirih Justice Center | $82,500 | Falls Church, VA, US | General Operational Support | 2020 |
| The Carnegie Hall Corporation | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide General Operating Support For Carnegie Hall's Artistic, Education, Artist Training, And Social Impact Programs During The 2020-2021 Season. | 2020 |
| Township Of West Orange | $15,950 | West Orange, NJ, US | Acquiring Equipment For Our Administrative Support Staff To Make Their Homes A More Effective And Efficient Place To Conduct Township Business. | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 22-6703196 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 1517 MAILCODE TAOBEB Pennington, NJ 08534-0000 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Cestone Family Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President/director | Maria A Cestone |
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| Treasurer/director | Michele J Cestone |
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