The Cestone Family Foundation Inc
Historical FunderPennington, New Jersey · EIN 22-6703196 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | BANK OF AMERICA PRIVATE BANK - ATTE |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1517 - MAILCODE TAOBEB, PENNINGTON NJ 08534 |
| Phone | 6468551011 |
| Form and materials | LETTER WITH HISTORY & TAX EXEMPT STATUS |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
73% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tahirih Justice Center | Falls Church, VA | Support for immigrant survivors of gender-based violence | $200,000 |
| Nyu Langone | New York, NY | Breast cancer center | $100,000 |
| Mount Saint Dominic Academy | Caldwell, NJ | Educational opportunities for young women | $50,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera | New York, NY | 2024-2025 season | $50,000 |
| New York Presbyterian Fund | Brooklyn, NY | Support for cancer services | $50,000 |
| Exploring the Arts Inc | Astoria, NY | Arts internship program | $35,000 |
| Great Swamp Watershed Association | New Vernon, NJ | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Inc | New York, NY | Internship | $25,000 |
| The Carnegie Hall Corporation | New York, NY | 2024-2025 season | $25,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General operating support | $25,000 |
| American Museum of Natural History | New York, NY | Discovery room | $20,000 |
| New York City Ballet | New York, NY | Education and public programs | $20,000 |
| Manor College | Jenkintown, PA | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| School of American Ballet Inc | New York, NY | Community outreach | $15,000 |
| Depaul School for Hearing and Speech | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Community Medical Center Foundation | Toms River, NJ | 2024 community medical center obstetric solution | $10,000 |
| Home for Little Sisters of the Poor | Pittsburgh, PA | Caring for elderly poor | $10,000 |
| Lacordaire Academy | Upr Montclair, NJ | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Hunterdon Art Museum | Clinton, NJ | Creating space for young adults in art | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $706,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $540,500 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503119349101000
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-6703196
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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