The Santomero Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBedford, New York · EIN 72-1606508 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $175 and $2,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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 York.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Theraputic Horsemanship | Bedford, NY | Charitable | $36,047 |
| St Matthews Church | Bedford, NY | Operations | $20,970 |
| Hudson Institute | Washington, DC | Charitable | $16,000 |
| Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | Enviromental | $10,150 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Education | $10,000 |
| Babson College | Babson Park, MA | Education | $10,000 |
| Peta | Norfolk, VA | Animals | $5,000 |
| The Native Plant Center | Valhalla, NY | Enviromental | $5,000 |
| The Versailles Foundation Inc | New York, NY | Charitable | $3,500 |
| The Junior League of the City of NY | New York, NY | Charitable | $2,863 |
| Charter School of Educational Excellence | Yonkers, NY | Education | $2,500 |
| National Vaccine Information Center | Sterling, VA | Educational | $2,000 |
| Canterbury School | New Milford, CT | Educational | $2,000 |
| Empire Center for Public Policy | Albany, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Leadership Institute | Arlington, VA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Cato Institute | Washington, DC | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Brewster Academy | Wolfeboro, NH | Education | $2,000 |
| The Metropolitan Opera | New York, NY | Charitable | $1,410 |
| Andrew K Dwyer Foundation | Bedford, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Freedom Foundation | Valley Forge, PA | Education | $1,000 |
| The New York STEM Cell Foundation | New York, NY | Medical | $1,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Phoenix, AZ | Education | $1,000 |
| Young Americas Foundation | Reston, VA | Education | $1,000 |
| Royal Oak Foundation | New York, NY | Enviromental | $875 |
| Friends of Caritas - Cuba | Cambridge, MA | Medical | $775 |
| St Pauls School | Concord, NH | Education | $500 |
| Libertas Institute | Lehi, UT | Educational | $500 |
| Prager University Foundation | Sherman Oaks, CA | Charitable | $500 |
| The Nra Foundation | Fairfax, VA | Education | $500 |
| Westchester Country Club Caddie Scholars | Rye, NY | Education | $300 |
| Personhood Alliance | Brookfield, WI | Charitable | $250 |
| Kdfus | New York, NY | Education | $250 |
| Thursday Club | Madison, NJ | Education | $250 |
| Bedford Garden Club | Bedford Hills, NY | Enviromental | $225 |
| The Legion Fund | Nashville, TN | Educational | $200 |
| Students for Life | Fredericksburg, VA | Charitable | $200 |
| St Michael Friary | Patterson, NJ | Religious | $200 |
| The New York Yacht Club Foundation | New York, NY | Charitable | $175 |
| Northern Westchester Hospital | Mount Kisco, NY | Charitable | $100 |
| Bedford Free Library | Bedord, NY | Educational | $100 |
| Bedford Historical Society | Bedford, NY | Educational | $100 |
| Westchester Land Trust | Bedford Hills, NY | Enviromental | $100 |
| Fordham Preparatory | Bronx, NY | Charitable | $100 |
| The Marsh Santuary | Mount Kisco, NY | Charitable | $100 |
| Rails to Trails Conservancy | Washington, DC | Charitable | $100 |
| Westmoreland Sanctuary | Mount Kisco, NY | Charitable | $100 |
| Path International | Denver, CO | Education | $100 |
| Untermyer Gardens Conservatory | Yonkers, NY | Enviromental | $65 |
| Bedford Fire Department | Bedford, NY | Community support | $50 |
| Westchester Community College Foundation | Valhalla, NY | Education | $50 |
The return also lists 7 grants to individuals ($9,366). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $156,571 | 57 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Oct 2, 2024 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202402769349100910
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 72-1606508
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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