Wayne and Jill Canastra Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlySouth Orange, New Jersey · EIN 47-4591538 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$858K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$460K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $39,000.
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
46% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Olymipic New Jeresy | Lawrenceville, NJ | Support | $400,000 |
| Rider University | Lawrenceville, NJ | Support | $230,000 |
| B'nai Shalom | West Orange, NJ | Support | $66,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Metrowest Nj | Whippany, NJ | Support | $39,000 |
| Cooperman Barnabas | West Orange, NJ | Support | $31,600 |
| St Jude Childrens Hospital | Memphis, TN | Support | $25,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | NYC, NY | Support | $20,000 |
| Good Grief | Morristown, NJ | Support | $10,000 |
| National Ww11 Museum | New Orleans, LA | Support | $10,000 |
| Anti- Defamation League | NYC, NY | Support | $10,000 |
| Higher Ground | Ketchum, ID | Support | $10,000 |
| Fellowship of Christians and Jews | Washington, DC | Support | $5,000 |
| Police Unity Tour | East Hanover, NJ | Support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $857,600 | 13 |
| 2024 | $713,421 | 11 |
| 2023 | $735,564 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621279349100907
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-4591538
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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