Private foundation · EIN 52-1720903 · Pennington, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Michele and Agnese Cestone Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you work nationally. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $12K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 35 grants paid, $861K total, median $12K. 14% of grants stayed in New Jersey. Stated restrictions: Care & welfare of animals

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
35
$861K
Median grant
$12K
Stays in NJ
14%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$12M

How to apply

Letter with history and tax exempt status Contact: Bank of America Private Bank - Atte, Po Box 1517 - Mailcode Taobeb, Pennington, Nj, 6468551011 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Care & welfare of animals

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cornell UniversityIthaca, NYCestone scholarship support$200K
Farm Sanctuary IncWatkins Glen, NYRescue & refuge program$75K
Animal Medical CenterNew York, NYFrank v.d. lloyd fund for guide dogs$60K
Envision AccessConshohocken, PAGeneral operating support$50K
Canine Companions for IndependenceNew Albany, OHFeeding & care of service dogs$45K
Raptor TrustMillington, NJGeneral operating support$40K
Catskill Animal Sanctuary IncSaugerties, NYDirect care of rescued farmed animals$30K
Florida Research Institute for Equine Nurturing Development and Safety inFort Lauderdale, FLBasic needs for unsponsored horses$30K
Bangor Humane SocietyBangor, MEAnimal care and adoption$25K
Center for Orangutan and Chimpanzee Conservation IncWauchula, FLApe nutrition program$25K
Equine Advocates IncChatham, NY2023 care$25K
Front Range Equine RescueOcala, FLVeterinary care for rescue horses$25K
Mighty Mutts IncBrooklyn, NYGeneral operating support$25K
National Aviary in PittsburghPittsburgh, PATeaching and veterinary hospital program support$20K
Veterinarians International IncNew York, NYKenya rabies prevention program$20K
Chimpanzee Sanctuary NorthwestCle Elum, WAGeneral operating support$15K
Horse of ConnecticutWashington, CTHay and grain expenses$14K
Days End Farm Horse RescueWoodbine, MDRescue and rehabilitation$12K
For Our Friends IncOakland Grds, NYSaving pets from euthanasia$10K
Longhopes Donkey ShelterBennett, COMedical expenses$10K
Peaceable Primate SanctuaryWinamac, INNutritional care$10K
Save the Chimps IncFort Pierce, FLNutrition and enrichment andvet care$10K
Tourniquet IncWhitestone, NYNo stray left behind$10K
Turpentine CreekEureka Springs, ARGeneral operating support$10K
Sea Turtle RecoveryWest Orange, NJGeneral operating support$9,000
Teatown Lake ReservationOssining, NYBirds of prey care program$7,500
Animal Protection League of NjGlen Gardner, NJMt. olive tnr projec$7,000
Happy Homes Animal RescueOld Bridge, NJGeneral operating support$6,000
A Purrfect WorldBloomfield, NJCaring for our cats$5,000
CancercareNew York, NYPaw program$5,000
Cottontail Cottage Farm SanctuaryCherryfield, MEHay fund$5,000
National AquariumBaltimore, MDAnimal rescue & rehabilitation$5,000
United Disabilities Services FoundationLancaster, PAUds service dogs$5,000
Windrush Farm Therapeutic Equitation IncNorth Andover, MAVeterinary care for therapy horses$5,000
Chimp HavenKeithville, LAGeneral operating support$5,000

By state: New York 11 · Florida 4 · Pennsylvania 3 · New Jersey 5 · Ohio 1 · Maine 2

About this foundation

Michele and Agnese Cestone Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Pennington, New Jersey, administered in care of Ken Sprull PNC, tax-exempt since 1991. 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 Michele and Agnese Cestone Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letter with history and tax exempt status Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Michele and Agnese Cestone Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $861K across 35 grants, a median of $12K.

Where does Michele and Agnese Cestone Foundation Inc give?

New York (11 grants), Florida (4 grants), Pennsylvania (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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