Private foundation · EIN 87-2972607 · Garden City, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Thomas and Pamela Petrosino 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 23 grants paid, $270K total, median $10K. 57% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
23
$270K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in NY
57%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Covenant HouseNew York, NYHumanitarian$15K
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYHumanitarian relief$15K
Fresh Air FundNew York, NYCommunity culture$15K
Guide Dogs for the BlindSmithtown, NYHumanitarian$15K
Soldiers AngelsSan Antonio, TXHumanitarian$15K
Toys for TotsFreeport, NYHumanitarian$15K
Wounded WarriorsTopeka, KSHumanitarian$15K
Island HarvestMelville, NYHumanitarian$15K
American Heart AssociationPlanview, NYHumanitarian$10K
ASPCAWashington, DCAnimal welfare$10K
Big Brothers Big SistersIslandia, NYCommunity culture$10K
Bowery MissionNew York, NYHumanitarian$10K
Boys and Girls ClubAtlanta, GACommunity culture$10K
CareMerrifield, VACommunity culture$10K
Catholic CharitiesMedford, NYHumanitarian$10K
Hunterdon County 4-HFlemington, NJCommunity culture$10K
Make a WishPhoenix, AZHumanitarian$10K
North Shore Animal LeaguePort Washington, NYAnimal welfare$10K
Project HopeJamaica, NYHumanitarian$10K
Ronald McDonaldChicago, ILHumanitarian$10K
Volunteers to AmericaAlexandria, VAHumanitarian$10K
Salvation ArmyWest Nyack, NYHumanitarian$10K
Operation SmileVirginia Beach, VAHumanitarian$10K

By state: New York 13 · Virginia 3 · Texas 1 · Kansas 1 · District of Columbia 1 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

Thomas and Pamela Petrosino Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Garden City, New York, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Thomas and Pamela Petrosino Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Thomas and Pamela Petrosino Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $270K across 23 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Thomas and Pamela Petrosino Foundation Inc give?

New York (13 grants), Virginia (3 grants), Texas (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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