Leonard R Catanoso Jr Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyCape May Court House, New Jersey · EIN 93-4701157 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$246K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$236K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
From the return
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
50% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn State University | State College, PA | Athletic schlorships | $150,000 |
| Reeds Farm | Egg Harbor Township, NJ | Regenerative farming | $14,500 |
| No Limits Academy | Rio Grande, NJ | Youth development | $13,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | To assist those impacted by crisis | $11,000 |
| California Waterfowl Association | Roseville, CA | Waterfowl conservation | $10,000 |
| Hawk Mountain | Kempton, PA | Raptor conservation and education | $10,000 |
| The National Parks Foundation | Washington, DC | To sustain and preserve our national | $10,000 |
| The Shine Foundation | Cape May, NJ | Chid and family abuse center | $5,000 |
| St Judes Children's Hospital | Memphis, TN | Pediatric cancer research | $3,000 |
| The Navy Seal Foundation | Virginia Beach, VA | Support for navy seal veterns | $3,000 |
| The Tidelands Initiative | Westfield, NJ | To preseve nj's wetlands | $3,000 |
| Ava's Voice | Manhawkin, NJ | Support for children with usher's sy | $2,500 |
| Love of Linda Cancer Fund | Wildwood, NJ | To support cancer victims in cmc nj | $2,500 |
| The Marine Mamal Stranding Center | Brigantine, NJ | Marine mamal rescue & rehab | $2,500 |
| Cape May County Animal Shelter | Cmch, NJ | To provide compassioante care for an | $1,000 |
| Humane Society of Ocean City N | Ocean City, NJ | Providing compassionate service to a | $1,000 |
| The Michael J Fox Parkinson's Found | New York, NY | To hrlp those affected by pd | $1,000 |
| The Optimist Club | Wildwood, NJ | To empower youth through hope, seric | $1,000 |
| The World Widelife Fund | Washington, DC | To protect widlife in the world | $1,000 |
| The Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | To support veterans & therir familie | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $246,000 | 20 |
| 2024 | $306,799 | 9 |
| 2023 | Unknown | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349100937
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 93-4701157
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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