Private foundation · EIN 27-1516648 · Spring Lake, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Aquino Family Charitable Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 25 grants paid, $50K total, median $1,500. 32% of grants stayed in New Jersey.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
25
$50K
Median grant
$1,500
Stays in NJ
32%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.0M

Grants paid in 2024

25 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Autism New JerseyRobbinsville, NJGeneral donation for unrestricted use$10K
Buffalo Prenatal Perinatal NetworkBuffalo, NYGeneral donation for unrestricted use$5,000
St Mary's High SchoolLancaster, NYGeneral donation for unrestricted use$3,540
Friendly Sons of the ShillelaghBelmar, NJGeneral donations for unrestricted use$3,153
Boys & Girls ClubBuffalo, NYGeneral donations for unrestricted use$3,000
Caroga Arts CollectiveCaroga Lake, NYGeneral donation for unrestricted use$2,000
Unique Theatre CompanyBuffalo, NYGeneral donations for unrestricted use$2,000
Monmouth County HuntAllentown, NJGeneral donations for unrestricted use$2,000
Tunnel to TowersStaten Island, NYGeneral donations for unrestricted use$2,000
Mjv FoundationCarteret, NJGeneral donations for unrestricted use$2,000
Plymouth CrossroadsLancaster, NYGeneral donation for unrestricted use$1,500
Sharing NetworkNew Providence, NJGeneral donation for unrestricted use$1,500
St Martha's Food PantryDepew, NYGeneral donations for unrestricted use$1,500
The Summit CenterGetzville, NYGeneral donations for unrestricted use$1,500
Trinity Food PantryLancaster, NYGeneral donations for unrestricted use$1,500
Children's Hospital of Buffalo FoundationBuffalo, NYGeneral donations for unrestricted use$1,500
Crohn's & Colitis FoundationNew York, NYGeneral donation for unrestricted use$1,300
Vietnam Veterans of America Food PantryTonawanda, NYGeneral donations for unrestricted use$1,000
Kindness CafeSpring Lake, NJGeneral donations for unrestricted use$515
Bluepath Service DogsWappingers Falls, NYGeneral donations for unrestricted use$500
Shepards of YouthChatham, NJGeneral donations for unrestricted use$500
Vail Health FoundationEdwards, COGeneral donations for unrestricted use$500
Marlboro Jewish CenterMarlboro Township, NJGeneral donations for unrestricted use$500
Adirondack Center for Loon ConservationRay Brook, NYGeneral donations for unrestricted use$500
All FoundationGetzville, NYGeneral donations for unrestricted use$500

By state: New York 16 · New Jersey 8 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Aquino Family Charitable Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Spring Lake, New Jersey, administered in care of Michael Aquino, tax-exempt since 2010. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Aquino Family Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Aquino Family Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $50K across 25 grants, a median of $1,500.

Where does Aquino Family Charitable Foundation Inc give?

New York (16 grants), New Jersey (8 grants), Colorado (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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