Patalano Foundation Inc
Historical FunderToms River, New Jersey · EIN 99-1338127 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $750 and $1,250.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CHRSTINE LONG |
|---|---|
| Address | 2250 ROUTE 9, TOMS RIVER NJ 08753 |
| Phone | 7328144680 |
| Form and materials | Currently, the foundation is working with the 7 largest high schools in Ocean County through their guidance departments to offer scholarships to one student at each school. The schools were provided with QR codes to link to a web portal where the attached application is available for the students to fill out and submit. All students who attend the high school as seniors are eligible to apply. |
| Deadlines | May 15 |
| Restrictions | All students who attend the high school as seniors are eligible to apply. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toms River PBA | Toms River, NJ | Vest-A-Cop | $10,650 |
| Ocean County Sheriffs Foundation | Toms River, NJ | Community Support | $10,000 |
| Jenni's Toys | Woodbridge, NJ | Toy Drive | $1,570 |
| Laurie Bazzanella | Bayville, NJ | Burial Assistance | $1,250 |
| Joseph Decker | Bayville, NJ | Burial Assistance | $1,250 |
| Bright Harbor Healthcare | Beachwood, NJ | Food Donation to Bright Harbor Healthcare - Pies On Nine | $1,050 |
| Waretown Fire Dept | Ocean Gate, NJ | Waretown fire support - Hold on, I'm Coming | $1,000 |
| Luis Vasquez | Toms River, NJ | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Victoria Callea | Toms River, NJ | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Anthony Hernandez | Toms River, NJ | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Keira Festa | Toms River, NJ | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Mary Elizabeth Grille | Manchester, NJ | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| St Paul Lutheran Church | Beachwood, NJ | Food Bank Donation | $750 |
| St Joseph's Food Pantry | Toms River, NJ | Food Bank Donation | $750 |
| Lacey Food Bank INC | Forked River, NJ | Food Bank Donation | $750 |
| Simon's Kitchen | Seaside Heights, NJ | Food Bank Donation | $750 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,770 | 16 |
| 2024 | $5,749 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611209349101016
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 99-1338127
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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