The Michele & Agnese Cestone Foundation Inc -
Historical FunderPennington, New Jersey · EIN 52-1720903 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$860K
Organizations funded35
Typical grant$12,000
Total assets$16.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,000 and $25,000.
From the return
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 AND TAX EXEMPT STATUS |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | CARE & WELFARE OF ANIMALS |
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
85% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | Cestone scholarship support | $200,000 |
| Farm Sanctuary Inc | Watkins Glen, NY | Rescue & refuge program | $75,000 |
| Animal Medical Center | New York, NY | Frank v.d. lloyd fund for guide dogs | $60,000 |
| Envision Access | Conshohocken, PA | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Canine Companions for Independence | New Albany, OH | Feeding & care of service dogs | $45,000 |
| Raptor Trust | Millington, NJ | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Catskill Animal Sanctuary Inc | Saugerties, NY | Direct care of rescued farmed animals | $30,000 |
| Florida Research Institute for Equine Nurturing Development and Safety in | Ft Lauderdale, FL | Basic needs for unsponsored horses | $30,000 |
| Bangor Humane Society | Bangor, ME | Animal care and adoption | $25,000 |
| Center for Orangutan and Chimpanzee Conservation Inc | Wauchula, FL | Ape nutrition program | $25,000 |
| Equine Advocates Inc | Chatham, NY | 2023 care | $25,000 |
| Front Range Equine Rescue | Ocala, FL | Veterinary care for rescue horses | $25,000 |
| Mighty Mutts Inc | Brooklyn, NY | General operating support | $25,000 |
| National Aviary in Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Teaching and veterinary hospital program support | $20,000 |
| Veterinarians International Inc | New York, NY | Kenya rabies prevention program | $20,000 |
| Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest | Cle Elum, WA | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Horse of Connecticut | Washington, CT | Hay and grain expenses | $14,000 |
| Days End Farm Horse Rescue | Woodbine, MD | Rescue and rehabilitation | $12,000 |
| For Our Friends Inc | Oakland Grds, NY | Saving pets from euthanasia | $10,000 |
| Longhopes Donkey Shelter | Bennett, CO | Medical expenses | $10,000 |
| Peaceable Primate Sanctuary | Winamac, IN | Nutritional care | $10,000 |
| Save the Chimps Inc | Fort Pierce, FL | Nutrition and enrichment andvet care | $10,000 |
| Tourniquet Inc | Whitestone, NY | No stray left behind | $10,000 |
| Turpentine Creek | Eureka Springs, AR | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Sea Turtle Recovery | West Orange, NJ | General operating support | $9,000 |
| Teatown Lake Reservation | Ossining, NY | Birds of prey care program | $7,500 |
| Animal Protection League of Nj | Glen Gardner, NJ | Mt. olive tnr projec | $7,000 |
| Happy Homes Animal Rescue | Old Bridge, NJ | General operating support | $6,000 |
| A Purrfect World | Bloomfield, NJ | Caring for our cats | $5,000 |
| Cancercare | New York, NY | Paw program | $5,000 |
| Cottontail Cottage Farm Sanctuary | Cherryfield, ME | Hay fund | $5,000 |
| National Aquarium | Baltimore, MD | Animal rescue & rehabilitation | $5,000 |
| United Disabilities Services Foundation | Lancaster, PA | Uds service dogs | $5,000 |
| Windrush Farm Therapeutic Equitation Inc | North Andover, MA | Veterinary care for therapy horses | $5,000 |
| Chimp Haven | Keithville, LA | General operating support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $860,500 | 35 |
| 2023 | $986,500 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543119349100919
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-1720903
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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