Ernest and Irene Pestana Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlySan Jose, California · EIN 77-0891712 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $20,906.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
41% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society | Oklahoma City, OK | Contribution to the american cancer society to help aide in the treatment of cancer patients. | $52,265 |
| Lucille Packard Foundation for Chil | Palo Alto, CA | To provide support for childrens hospitals. | $52,265 |
| Sarcoma Foundation of America | Washington, DC | Contribution to presentation high school for support for youth foundations. | $34,843 |
| Shriner's Hospital for Children | Ranson, WV | To provide support for childrens hospitals. | $34,843 |
| Humane Society Silicon Valley | Milpitas, CA | Contribution to the humane society to provide for the care of foster animals. | $20,906 |
| Nike Animal Rescue Foundation | San Jose, CA | Contribution to the nike animal rescue foundation to provide for the care of foster animals. | $17,422 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | The american red cross provided disaster relief services to the individuals involved in the south asia tsunami. | $10,453 |
| American Heart Association | Santa Rosa, CA | Contribution to the american heart association for the prevention of heart disease. | $10,453 |
| California State Parks Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Contribution to california state parks foundation to provide for the parks. | $10,453 |
| Happy Cats Foundation | Huntington Beach, CA | To further the mission of happy cats. | $6,969 |
| Sacred Heart School | Saratoga, CA | To further the mission of sacred heart school. | $5,226 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Society | White Plains, NY | This is an organization dedicated to the research and cure of leukemia and lymphoma. | $5,000 |
| Pikes Peak Hospice and Palliative C | Colorado Springs, CO | Contribution to aide in the youth. | $4,000 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation | Monterey, CA | Contribution to monterey bay aquarium foundation to provide for animals. | $4,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | The purpose of the grant was to provide the mayo clinic with funds to be utilized in their campaign against alzheimer disease and melanoma… | $3,484 |
| San Jose Downtown Foundation | San Jose, CA | Contribution to downtown doors to provide for public. | $3,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | San Francisco, CA | To further the mission of habitat for humanity. | $174 |
The return also lists 9 grants to individuals ($264,504). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $540,260 | 26 |
| 2023 | $155,055 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349106333
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 77-0891712
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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