THE MICHELE & AGNESE CESTONE FOUNDATION
https://N/ATotal Given 2020–2023
$3.9M
160 grants · $987K avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$12K
typical small grants · $8K–$25K
grant size
46%
supporter · 39/84 multi-year
repeat
$17.1M
Assets · 2021
84
Distinct recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT - ATTENTION R
Phone
4127629540
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
LETTER WITH HISTORY AND TAX EXEMPT STATUS
Restrictions
CARE & WELFARE OF ANIMALS
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $852K | $16.2M | $450K | 37 |
| 2021 | $868K | $17.1M | $1.1M | 36 |
| 2022 | $1.2M | $13.1M | $537K | 49 |
| 2023 | $986K | $14.6M | $974K | 38 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 160 grants on record
Minimum
$795
25th Pctl
$8K
Median
$12K
Average
$25K
75th Pctl
$25K
Maximum
$457K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| MICHELE J CESTONE | TRUSTEE & PRESIDENT | $75K |
| DENNIS BAILEY | TRUSTEE | $1K |
| MARIA A CESTONE ESQUIRE | TRUSTEE & SECRETARY | $1K |
Grants Awarded (160 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORNELL UNIVERSITY | ITHICA, NY | $457,000 | CESTONE SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT | 2022 |
| CORNELL UNIVERSITY | ITHACA, NY | $310,000 | DVM STUDENTS WHO ARE SELECTED BY THE COLLEGE TO RECEIVE MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS (I.E., 3.5 GPA OR HIGHER AS... | 2021 |
| CORNELL UNIVERSITY | ITHACA, NY | $280,000 | CESTONE SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT | 2023 |
| CORNELL UNIVERSITY | ITHACA, NY | $160,000 | SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS TO BE USED FOR A PREMIERE RECRUITMENT INITIATIVE, LAUNCHED BY CORNELL'S COLLEGE OF VETERINARY... | 2020 |
| CORNELL UNIVERSITY | ITHACA, NY | $90,000 | CESTONE SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT | 2022 |
| FARM SANCTUARY INC | WATKINS GLEN, NY | $75,000 | RESCUE & REFUGE PROGRAM | 2023 |
| FARM SANCTUARY | WATKINS GLEN, NY | $70,000 | THE RESCUE & REFUGE PROGRAM AT OUR NEW YORK SHELTER ALLOWS US TO RESPOND QUICKLY AND APPROPRIATELY TO... | 2020 |
| ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | FRANK V.D. LLOYD FUND FOR GUIDE DOGS | 2023 |
| ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | THIS GRANT WILL ENABLE AMC TO PROVIDE FREE VETERINARY CARE FOR THE WORKING GUIDE DOGS OF VISUALLY IMPAIRED CLIENTS. | 2021 |
| THE ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | HEALTH CARE FOR BREEDING AND WHELPING | 2022 |
| FARM SANCTUARY INC | WATKINS GLEN, NY | $50,000 | RESCUE & REFUGE PROGRAM: WATKINS GLEN, NY | 2022 |
| ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | THIS GRANT WILL ENABLE AMC TO PROVIDE FREE VETERINARY CARE FOR THE WORKING GUIDE DOGS OF VISUALLY IMPAIRED CLIENTS. | 2020 |
| HELPING HANDS MONKEY HELPERS FOR THE DISABLED INC | ALLSTON, MA | $50,000 | RETIRED MONKEY HEALTH AND WELLNESS CARE | 2023 |
| CANINE COMPANIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE | NEW ALBANY, OH | $45,500 | HELPING TO OFFSET THE PROGRAM COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FEEDING AND CARE OF CANINE COMPANIONS ASSISTANCE DOGS IN... | 2020 |
| CANINE COMPANIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE | NEW ALBANY, OH | $45,000 | FEEDING & CARE OF SERVICE DOGS | 2023 |
| CANINE COMPANIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE | NEW ALBANY, OH | $45,000 | FEEDING & CARE OF CANINE COMPANIONS SERVICE DOGS IN PROFESSIONAL TRAINING | 2022 |
| CANINE COMPANIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE | NEW ALBANY, OH | $45,000 | OFFSETTING IMMEDIATE AND EXTENSIVE COSTS RELATED TO THE FEEDING AND PREVENTATIVE VETERINARY CARE FOR OVER 100 FUTURE... | 2021 |
| THE RAPTOR TRUST | MILLINGTON, NJ | $40,000 | THE GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET, WHICH ENABLES THE RAPTOR TRUST TO PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE SERVICES TO LOCAL WILDLIFE.... | 2021 |
| RAPTOR TRUST | MILLINGTON, NJ | $40,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| THE RAPTOR TRUST | MILLINGTON, NJ | $40,000 | THE GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET, WHICH ENABLES THE RAPTOR TRUST TO PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE SERVICES TO LOCAL WILDLIFE.... | 2020 |
| THE RAPTOR TRUST | MILLINGTON, NJ | $40,000 | FRANK V.D. LLOYD FUND FOR GUIDE DOGS | 2022 |
| HELPING HANDS MONKEY HELPERS FOR THE DISABLED INC | ALLSTON, MA | $40,000 | THIS GRANT IS TO BE USED FOR THE VETERINARY AND RETIREMENT CARE OF OUR 59 POST-SERVICE MONKEYS AT OUR MONKEY LIVING... | 2021 |
| CATSKILL ANIMAL SANCTUARY INC | SAUGERTIES, NY | $30,000 | DIRECT CARE OF RESCUED FARMED ANIMALS | 2023 |
| CATSKILL ANIMAL SANCTUARY INC | SAUGERTIES, NY | $30,000 | TO PROVIDE FOR THE DIRECT CARE OF RESCUED FARMED ANIMALS FOR TWO MONTHS. | 2020 |
| CATSKILL ANIMAL SANCTUARY INC | SAUGERTIES, NY | $30,000 | DIRECT CARE OF RESCUED FARMED ANIMALS | 2022 |