John J & Rose Cali Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyCedar Grove, New Jersey · EIN 22-2533638 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $65,500.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
0% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montclair Film Festival | Montclair, NJ | General support | $75,000 |
| Montclair State University Foundation | Montclair, NJ | General support | $65,500 |
| Nj Performing Arts Center | Newark, NJ | General support | $10,000 |
| Write on Sports | South Orange, NJ | General support | $5,000 |
| Montclair Local | Montclair, NJ | General support | $2,500 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($140,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $298,000 | 8 |
| 2024 | $91,300 | 4 |
| 2023 | $197,250 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601179349100520
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-2533638
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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