The Michele & Agnese Cestone Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 52-1720903
Foundation Overview
Based in Pennington, NJ, The Michele & Agnese Cestone Foundation has awarded 258 grants totaling $6,435,245 to organizations in California, New York and 12 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $795 to $457,000, with a median award of $10,250.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$6,435,245
Total Assets
$14,601,290
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,250
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
38
Median Grant
$15,000
% Median Grant Growth
+50%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 29%
11 of 38 recipients (29%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
New York
Grants are geographically diversified with 34% in New York and funding distributed across 14 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within New York, funding concentrates in New York (34%), Saugerties (7%), Ithaca (7%).
Funding Trajectory
+16%
Stable funding levels with 16% change over 3 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (47%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Michele & Agnese Cestone Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Purrfect World | $5,000 | Bloomfield, NJ, US | Caring For Our Cats | 2023 |
| Animal Medical Center | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Frank V.d. Lloyd Fund For Guide Dogs | 2023 |
| Animal Protection League Of Nj | $7,000 | Glen Gardner, NJ, US | Mt. Olive Tnr Projec | 2023 |
| Bangor Humane Society | $25,000 | Bangor, ME, US | Animal Care And Adoption | 2023 |
| Born Free Usa United With Api | $5,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Primate Sanctuary: Animal Care | 2023 |
| Cancercare | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Paw Program | 2023 |
| Canine Companions For Independence | $45,000 | New Albany, OH, US | Feeding & Care Of Service Dogs | 2023 |
| Catskill Animal Sanctuary Inc | $30,000 | Saugerties, NY, US | Direct Care Of Rescued Farmed Animals | 2023 |
| Center For Orangutan And Chimpanzee Conservation Inc | $22,000 | Wauchula, FL, US | Ape Nutrition Program | 2023 |
| Cornell University | $280,000 | Ithaca, NY, US | Cestone Scholarship Support | 2023 |
| Cottontail Cottage Farm Sanctuary | $5,000 | Cherryfield, ME, US | Hay Fund | 2023 |
| Days End Farm Horse Rescue | $10,000 | Woodbine, MD, US | Rescue And Rehabilitation | 2023 |
| Equine Advocates Inc | $25,000 | Chatham, NY, US | 2023 Care | 2023 |
| Farm Sanctuary Inc | $75,000 | Watkins Glen, NY, US | Rescue & Refuge Program | 2023 |
| Florida Research Institute For Equine Nurturing Development And Safety Inc | $30,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Basic Needs For Unsponsored Horses | 2023 |
| For Our Friends Inc | $10,000 | Oakland Grds, NY, US | Saving Pets From Euthanasia | 2023 |
| Front Range Equine Rescue | $25,000 | Ocala, FL, US | Veterinary Care For Rescue Horses | 2023 |
| Horse Of Connecticut | $13,000 | Washington, CT, US | Hay And Grain Expenses | 2023 |
| Helping Hands Monkey Helpers For The Disabled Inc | $50,000 | Allston, MA, US | Retired Monkey Health And Wellness Care | 2023 |
| Kelly's Kids | $15,000 | Prospect, CT, US | Animal Care | 2023 |
| Lollypop Farm | $5,000 | Fairport, NY, US | Equine Rehabilitation & Adoption | 2023 |
| Longhopes Donkey Shelter | $15,000 | Bennett, CO, US | Medical Expenses | 2023 |
| Mighty Mutts Inc | $25,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Mt Pleasant Animal Shelter Inc | $15,000 | East Hanover, NJ, US | Veterinary Medical Equipment | 2023 |
| National Aquarium | $5,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation | 2023 |
| National Aviary In Pittsburgh | $20,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Teaching And Veterinary Hospital Program Support | 2023 |
| Peaceable Primate Sanctuary | $10,000 | Winamac, IN, US | Nutritional Care | 2023 |
| Quack's Corner | $12,000 | Bridgeton, NJ, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Raptor Trust | $40,000 | Millington, NJ, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Save The Chimps Inc | $10,000 | Fort Pierce, FL, US | Nutrition And Enrichment Andvet Care | 2023 |
| Seeing Eye Inc | $25,000 | Morristown, NJ, US | Veterinary Equipment And Medications | 2023 |
| Spca Of Westchester Inc | $10,000 | Briarcliff Manor, NY, US | Direct Care And Feeding | 2023 |
| Teatown Lake Reservation | $7,500 | Ossining, NY, US | Birds Of Prey Care Program | 2023 |
| Tourniquet Inc | $10,000 | Whitestone, NY, US | No Stray Left Behind | 2023 |
| United Disabilities Services Foundation | $5,000 | Lancaster, PA, US | Uds Service Dogs | 2023 |
| Veterinarians International Inc | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Kenya Rabies Prevention Program | 2023 |
| Windrush Farm Therapeutic Equitation Inc | $5,000 | North Andover, MA, US | Veterinary Care For Therapy Horses | 2023 |
| Woodlands Wildlife | $15,000 | Pittstown, NJ, US | Saving Wildlife | 2023 |
| A Purrfect World | $5,000 | Bloomfield, NJ, US | Brooklyn Community Veterinary Clinic: Providing Veterinary Care To Animals In Need | 2022 |
| American Society For The Prevention Of Animal Cruelty | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Emergency Grant - Fire Relief Efforts | 2022 |
| Angels Journey Home Animal Rescue | $8,000 | Belle Vernon, PA, US | Veterinary Care For Therapy Horses | 2022 |
| Bangor Humane Society | $25,000 | Bangor, ME, US | Improving Outcomes For Homeless And Unwanted Pets | 2022 |
| Cancer Care Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Cancercares Pet Assistance And Wellness (Paw) Program | 2022 |
| Canine Companions For Independence | $45,000 | New Albany, OH, US | Feeding & Care Of Canine Companions Service Dogs In Professional Training | 2022 |
| Catskill Animal Sanctuary Inc | $30,000 | Saugerties, NY, US | Direct Care Of Rescued Farmed Animals | 2022 |
| Center For Orangutan And Chimpanzee Conservation Inc | $20,000 | Wauchula, FL, US | New Chimpanzees Health Care | 2022 |
| College Of The Atlantic | $20,170 | Bar Harbor, ME, US | Marine Mammal Stranding Response Program (Mmsrp) For The Midcoast/ Downeast Region Of Maine | 2022 |
| Cornell University | $90,000 | Ithaca, NY, US | Cestone Scholarship Support | 2022 |
| Cottontail Cottage Farm Sanctuary | $5,000 | Cherryfield, ME, US | Help With Hay For A Year! | 2022 |
| Days End Farm Horse Rescue Inc | $7,500 | Woodbine, MD, US | Equine Rescue And Rehabilitation | 2022 |
| Equine Advocates Inc | $25,000 | Chatham, NY, US | 2022 Care Of Rescued Equines At The Sanctuary | 2022 |
| Farm Sanctuary Inc | $50,000 | Watkins Glen, NY, US | Rescue & Refuge Program: Watkins Glen, Ny | 2022 |
| For Our Friends Inc | $10,000 | Oakland Gdns, NY, US | Saving Lives | 2022 |
| Front Range Equine Rescue | $25,000 | Ocala, FL, US | Hay & Feed Support | 2022 |
| Horse Of Connecticut Inc | $12,000 | Washington, CT, US | Hay And Grain Expenses | 2022 |
| Happy Homes Animal Rescue | $5,000 | Old Bridge, NJ, US | Trap Neuter Return Of Cats Program | 2022 |
| High Hopes Therapeutic Riding | $15,000 | Old Lyme, CT, US | Equine Care Fund | 2022 |
| Longhopes Donkey Shelter Inc | $10,000 | Bennett, CO, US | Supporting Our Sanctuary And Community Cats | 2022 |
| Longhopes Donkey Shelter Inc | $7,500 | Bennett, CO, US | Emergency Aid For Sri Lankan Wildlife | 2022 |
| Mighty Mutts Inc | $22,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | 2022 Feed Costs | 2022 |
| Mt Pleasant Animal Shelter Inc | $10,000 | East Hanover, NJ, US | Hay Feed Grant | 2022 |
| National Aquarium Inc | $5,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Veterinary Care/general Operating Support | 2022 |
| National Aviary In Pittsburgh Inc | $20,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Nicky's Second Chance Fund | 2022 |
| Peaceable Primate Sanctuary | $9,700 | Winamac, IN, US | Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation At The National Aquarium | 2022 |
| Pennsylvania Society For The Cruelty To Animals | $25,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Teaching And Veterinary Hospital Program Support | 2022 |
| Pets Are Wonderful Support Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Nutritional And Medical Care | 2022 |
| Quack's Corner | $10,000 | Bridgeton, NJ, US | Pspca Shelter Hospital - Medications | 2022 |
| Save The Chimps Inc | $5,000 | Fort Pierce, FL, US | Paws Ny Veterinary Care Program | 2022 |
| Second Chance Animal Services Inc | $5,000 | E Brookfield, MA, US | General Operational Support | 2022 |
| South Jersey Horse Rescue | $5,000 | Egg Harbor City, NJ, US | Enhanced Nutrition And Enrichment For Rescued Chimpanzees | 2022 |
| Spca Of Westchester Inc | $10,000 | Briarcliff Manor, NY, US | Homebound To The Rescue Program | 2022 |
| Susquehanna Service Dogs | $15,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Winter Hay | 2022 |
| Teatown Lake Reservation Inc | $7,500 | Ossining, NY, US | Direct Care & Feeding Program | 2022 |
| The Animal Medical Center | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Health Care For Breeding And Whelping | 2022 |
| The Cow Sanctuary Inc | $6,000 | Shiloh, NJ, US | Birds Of Prey Care Program | 2022 |
| The Raptor Trust | $40,000 | Millington, NJ, US | Frank V.d. Lloyd Fund For Guide Dogs | 2022 |
| The Seeing Eye Inc | $17,750 | Morristown, NJ, US | Feed And Vet | 2022 |
| Tourniquet Inc | $10,000 | Whitestone, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Trrac Inc | $12,000 | West Chester, PA, US | Veterinary Equipment And Medications For Seeing Eye Dogs | 2022 |
| United Disabilities Services Foundation | $5,000 | Lancaster, PA, US | No Stray Ever Left Behind For Economic Or Any Reason. | 2022 |
| Veterinarians International Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Medical Treatment For Sick And Injured Horses | 2022 |
| Veterinarians International Inc | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Uds Service Dogs | 2022 |
| Veterinarians International Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Emergency Elephant Aid | 2022 |
| Windrush Farm Therapeutic Equitation Inc | $5,000 | North Andover, MA, US | Goat, Donkey And Camel Health And Welfare In Kenya | 2022 |
| Cornell University | $457,000 | Ithica, NY, US | Cestone Scholarship Support | 2022 |
| Exponent Philanthropy | $795 | Washington, DC, US | General Operational Support | 2022 |
| Quack's Corner | $10,000 | Bridgeton, NJ, US | Pspca Shelter Hospital - Medications | 2022 |
| A Purrfect World | $5,000 | Bloomfield, NJ, US | Brooklyn Community Veterinary Clinic: Providing Veterinary Care To Animals In Need | 2022 |
| American Society For The Prevention Of Animal Cruelty | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Emergency Grant - Fire Relief Efforts | 2022 |
| Angels Journey Home Animal Rescue | $8,000 | Belle Vernon, PA, US | Veterinary Care For Therapy Horses | 2022 |
| Bangor Humane Society | $25,000 | Bangor, ME, US | Improving Outcomes For Homeless And Unwanted Pets | 2022 |
| Cancer Care Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Cancercares Pet Assistance And Wellness (Paw) Program | 2022 |
| Canine Companions For Independence | $45,000 | New Albany, OH, US | Feeding & Care Of Canine Companions Service Dogs In Professional Training | 2022 |
| Catskill Animal Sanctuary Inc | $30,000 | Saugerties, NY, US | Direct Care Of Rescued Farmed Animals | 2022 |
| Center For Orangutan And Chimpanzee Conservation Inc | $20,000 | Wauchula, FL, US | New Chimpanzees Health Care | 2022 |
| College Of The Atlantic | $20,170 | Bar Harbor, ME, US | Marine Mammal Stranding Response Program (Mmsrp) For The Midcoast/ Downeast Region Of Maine | 2022 |
| Cornell University | $90,000 | Ithaca, NY, US | Cestone Scholarship Support | 2022 |
| Cottontail Cottage Farm Sanctuary | $5,000 | Cherryfield, ME, US | Help With Hay For A Year! | 2022 |
| Days End Farm Horse Rescue Inc | $7,500 | Woodbine, MD, US | Equine Rescue And Rehabilitation | 2022 |
| Equine Advocates Inc | $25,000 | Chatham, NY, US | 2022 Care Of Rescued Equines At The Sanctuary | 2022 |
| Farm Sanctuary Inc | $50,000 | Watkins Glen, NY, US | Rescue & Refuge Program: Watkins Glen, Ny | 2022 |
| For Our Friends Inc | $10,000 | Oakland Gdns, NY, US | Saving Lives | 2022 |
| Front Range Equine Rescue | $25,000 | Ocala, FL, US | Hay & Feed Support | 2022 |
| Horse Of Connecticut Inc | $12,000 | Washington, CT, US | Hay And Grain Expenses | 2022 |
| Happy Homes Animal Rescue | $5,000 | Old Bridge, NJ, US | Trap Neuter Return Of Cats Program | 2022 |
| High Hopes Therapeutic Riding | $15,000 | Old Lyme, CT, US | Equine Care Fund | 2022 |
| Longhopes Donkey Shelter Inc | $10,000 | Bennett, CO, US | Supporting Our Sanctuary And Community Cats | 2022 |
| Longhopes Donkey Shelter Inc | $7,500 | Bennett, CO, US | Emergency Aid For Sri Lankan Wildlife | 2022 |
| Mighty Mutts Inc | $22,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | 2022 Feed Costs | 2022 |
| Mt Pleasant Animal Shelter Inc | $10,000 | East Hanover, NJ, US | Hay Feed Grant | 2022 |
| National Aquarium Inc | $5,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Veterinary Care/general Operating Support | 2022 |
| National Aviary In Pittsburgh Inc | $20,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Nicky's Second Chance Fund | 2022 |
| Peaceable Primate Sanctuary | $9,700 | Winamac, IN, US | Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation At The National Aquarium | 2022 |
| Pennsylvania Society For The Cruelty To Animals | $25,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Teaching And Veterinary Hospital Program Support | 2022 |
| Pets Are Wonderful Support Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Nutritional And Medical Care | 2022 |
| Quack's Corner | $10,000 | Bridgeton, NJ, US | Pspca Shelter Hospital - Medications | 2022 |
| Save The Chimps Inc | $5,000 | Fort Pierce, FL, US | Paws Ny Veterinary Care Program | 2022 |
| Second Chance Animal Services Inc | $5,000 | E Brookfield, MA, US | General Operational Support | 2022 |
| South Jersey Horse Rescue | $5,000 | Egg Harbor City, NJ, US | Enhanced Nutrition And Enrichment For Rescued Chimpanzees | 2022 |
| Spca Of Westchester Inc | $10,000 | Briarcliff Manor, NY, US | Homebound To The Rescue Program | 2022 |
| Susquehanna Service Dogs | $15,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Winter Hay | 2022 |
| Teatown Lake Reservation Inc | $7,500 | Ossining, NY, US | Direct Care & Feeding Program | 2022 |
| The Animal Medical Center | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Health Care For Breeding And Whelping | 2022 |
| The Cow Sanctuary Inc | $6,000 | Shiloh, NJ, US | Birds Of Prey Care Program | 2022 |
| The Raptor Trust | $40,000 | Millington, NJ, US | Frank V.d. Lloyd Fund For Guide Dogs | 2022 |
| The Seeing Eye Inc | $17,750 | Morristown, NJ, US | Feed And Vet | 2022 |
| Tourniquet Inc | $10,000 | Whitestone, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Trrac Inc | $12,000 | West Chester, PA, US | Veterinary Equipment And Medications For Seeing Eye Dogs | 2022 |
| United Disabilities Services Foundation | $5,000 | Lancaster, PA, US | No Stray Ever Left Behind For Economic Or Any Reason. | 2022 |
| Veterinarians International Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Medical Treatment For Sick And Injured Horses | 2022 |
| Veterinarians International Inc | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Uds Service Dogs | 2022 |
| Veterinarians International Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Emergency Elephant Aid | 2022 |
| Windrush Farm Therapeutic Equitation Inc | $5,000 | North Andover, MA, US | Goat, Donkey And Camel Health And Welfare In Kenya | 2022 |
| Cornell University | $457,000 | Ithica, NY, US | Cestone Scholarship Support | 2022 |
| Exponent Philanthropy | $795 | Washington, DC, US | General Operational Support | 2022 |
| Quack's Corner | $10,000 | Bridgeton, NJ, US | Pspca Shelter Hospital - Medications | 2022 |
| A Purrfect World | $5,000 | Bloomfield, NJ, US | Brooklyn Community Veterinary Clinic: Providing Veterinary Care To Animals In Need | 2022 |
| American Society For The Prevention Of Animal Cruelty | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Emergency Grant - Fire Relief Efforts | 2022 |
| Angels Journey Home Animal Rescue | $8,000 | Belle Vernon, PA, US | Veterinary Care For Therapy Horses | 2022 |
| Bangor Humane Society | $25,000 | Bangor, ME, US | Improving Outcomes For Homeless And Unwanted Pets | 2022 |
| Cancer Care Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Cancercares Pet Assistance And Wellness (Paw) Program | 2022 |
| Canine Companions For Independence | $45,000 | New Albany, OH, US | Feeding & Care Of Canine Companions Service Dogs In Professional Training | 2022 |
| Catskill Animal Sanctuary Inc | $30,000 | Saugerties, NY, US | Direct Care Of Rescued Farmed Animals | 2022 |
| Center For Orangutan And Chimpanzee Conservation Inc | $20,000 | Wauchula, FL, US | New Chimpanzees Health Care | 2022 |
| College Of The Atlantic | $20,170 | Bar Harbor, ME, US | Marine Mammal Stranding Response Program (Mmsrp) For The Midcoast/ Downeast Region Of Maine | 2022 |
| Cornell University | $90,000 | Ithaca, NY, US | Cestone Scholarship Support | 2022 |
| Cottontail Cottage Farm Sanctuary | $5,000 | Cherryfield, ME, US | Help With Hay For A Year! | 2022 |
| Days End Farm Horse Rescue Inc | $7,500 | Woodbine, MD, US | Equine Rescue And Rehabilitation | 2022 |
| Equine Advocates Inc | $25,000 | Chatham, NY, US | 2022 Care Of Rescued Equines At The Sanctuary | 2022 |
| Farm Sanctuary Inc | $50,000 | Watkins Glen, NY, US | Rescue & Refuge Program: Watkins Glen, Ny | 2022 |
| For Our Friends Inc | $10,000 | Oakland Gdns, NY, US | Saving Lives | 2022 |
| Front Range Equine Rescue | $25,000 | Ocala, FL, US | Hay & Feed Support | 2022 |
| Horse Of Connecticut Inc | $12,000 | Washington, CT, US | Hay And Grain Expenses | 2022 |
| Happy Homes Animal Rescue | $5,000 | Old Bridge, NJ, US | Trap Neuter Return Of Cats Program | 2022 |
| High Hopes Therapeutic Riding | $15,000 | Old Lyme, CT, US | Equine Care Fund | 2022 |
| Longhopes Donkey Shelter Inc | $10,000 | Bennett, CO, US | Supporting Our Sanctuary And Community Cats | 2022 |
| Longhopes Donkey Shelter Inc | $7,500 | Bennett, CO, US | Emergency Aid For Sri Lankan Wildlife | 2022 |
| Mighty Mutts Inc | $22,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | 2022 Feed Costs | 2022 |
| Mt Pleasant Animal Shelter Inc | $10,000 | East Hanover, NJ, US | Hay Feed Grant | 2022 |
| National Aquarium Inc | $5,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Veterinary Care/general Operating Support | 2022 |
| National Aviary In Pittsburgh Inc | $20,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Nicky's Second Chance Fund | 2022 |
| Peaceable Primate Sanctuary | $9,700 | Winamac, IN, US | Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation At The National Aquarium | 2022 |
| Pennsylvania Society For The Cruelty To Animals | $25,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Teaching And Veterinary Hospital Program Support | 2022 |
| Pets Are Wonderful Support Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Nutritional And Medical Care | 2022 |
| Quack's Corner | $10,000 | Bridgeton, NJ, US | Pspca Shelter Hospital - Medications | 2022 |
| Save The Chimps Inc | $5,000 | Fort Pierce, FL, US | Paws Ny Veterinary Care Program | 2022 |
| Second Chance Animal Services Inc | $5,000 | E Brookfield, MA, US | General Operational Support | 2022 |
| South Jersey Horse Rescue | $5,000 | Egg Harbor City, NJ, US | Enhanced Nutrition And Enrichment For Rescued Chimpanzees | 2022 |
| Spca Of Westchester Inc | $10,000 | Briarcliff Manor, NY, US | Homebound To The Rescue Program | 2022 |
| Susquehanna Service Dogs | $15,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Winter Hay | 2022 |
| Teatown Lake Reservation Inc | $7,500 | Ossining, NY, US | Direct Care & Feeding Program | 2022 |
| The Animal Medical Center | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Health Care For Breeding And Whelping | 2022 |
| The Cow Sanctuary Inc | $6,000 | Shiloh, NJ, US | Birds Of Prey Care Program | 2022 |
| The Raptor Trust | $40,000 | Millington, NJ, US | Frank V.d. Lloyd Fund For Guide Dogs | 2022 |
| The Seeing Eye Inc | $17,750 | Morristown, NJ, US | Feed And Vet | 2022 |
| Tourniquet Inc | $10,000 | Whitestone, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Trrac Inc | $12,000 | West Chester, PA, US | Veterinary Equipment And Medications For Seeing Eye Dogs | 2022 |
| United Disabilities Services Foundation | $5,000 | Lancaster, PA, US | No Stray Ever Left Behind For Economic Or Any Reason. | 2022 |
| Veterinarians International Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Medical Treatment For Sick And Injured Horses | 2022 |
| Veterinarians International Inc | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Uds Service Dogs | 2022 |
| Veterinarians International Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Emergency Elephant Aid | 2022 |
| Windrush Farm Therapeutic Equitation Inc | $5,000 | North Andover, MA, US | Goat, Donkey And Camel Health And Welfare In Kenya | 2022 |
| Cornell University | $457,000 | Ithica, NY, US | Cestone Scholarship Support | 2022 |
| Exponent Philanthropy | $795 | Washington, DC, US | General Operational Support | 2022 |
| Quack's Corner | $10,000 | Bridgeton, NJ, US | Pspca Shelter Hospital - Medications | 2022 |
| Animal Legal Defense Fund | $10,000 | Cotati, CA, US | ...the Rescue, Rehoming, And Care Of Animal Victims After Our Legal Victories Free Them From Puppy Mills And Roadside Zoos Where They Have Been Kept In Deplorable Conditions--sometimes For Years. | 2021 |
| Animal Medical Center | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | This Grant Will Enable Amc To Provide Free Veterinary Care For The Working Guide Dogs Of Visually Impaired Clients. | 2021 |
| Animal Protection League Of New Jersey's Mt Olive Tnr Project | $6,000 | Glen Gardner, NJ, US | Non-basic Veterinary Care And Nutrition For Elderly And Special Needs Cats, And Subsidization Of Spay/neuter For Low-income Residents' Cats, In Mt. Olive, New Jersey. | 2021 |
| Bangor Humane Society | $25,000 | Bangor, ME, US | Grant Funds Will Support Expenses Associated With Animal Care And Animal Medical Expenses. | 2021 |
| Cancercare | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Direct Financial Assistance For Qualified, Low-income Patients Undergoing Active Treatment Who Are Cat Or Dog Owners For Pet-related Expenses, Including Pet Food; Pet Walking/sitting; Boarding Fees; Veterinarian Expenses; Flea, Tick And Heartworm Prevention; Medication; And Lab Fees. | 2021 |
| Canine Companions For Independence | $45,000 | New Albany, OH, US | Offsetting Immediate And Extensive Costs Related To The Feeding And Preventative Veterinary Care For Over 100 Future Service Dogs That Come Through The North Central Region Training Facility. | 2021 |
| Catskill Animal Sanctuary Inc | $30,000 | Saugerties, NY, US | To Provide For The Direct Care Of Rescued Farmed Animals By Covering Nearly Two Months Of Their Veterinary, Farrier, Medical Supplies, Hay, Feed, And Bedding (straw And Shavings) Costs. | 2021 |
| Center For Orangutan And Chimpanzee Conservation Inc | $15,000 | Wauchula, FL, US | This Grant Will Help Provide Food (fruits/vegetables, Enrichment Treats, Special Needs Nutrition) And Veterinary Care (routine Exams, Surgeries, Emergencies, Maintenance Medications) For Our 58 Great Ape Residents. | 2021 |
| Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest | $10,000 | Cle Elum, WA, US | This Grant Is To Be Used For Csnw's Veterinary Care Program Throughout 2021, Which Includes Health Checks, Emergencies, Positive Reinforcement Training, And Other Essential Procedures. | 2021 |
| Cornell University | $310,000 | Ithaca, NY, US | Dvm Students Who Are Selected By The College To Receive Merit-based Scholarships (i.e., 3.5 Gpa Or Higher As Required By The Cestone Foundation). These Students Are At The Top Of Their Class Academically, And In Many Cases, Also Have Significant Financial Need. | 2021 |
| Equine Advocates Inc | $25,000 | Chatham, NY, US | For Feed (not Hay), Bedding And Equine Supplies For The 81 Rescued Horses, Ponies, Donkeys & Mules That Reside At The Sanctuary. | 2021 |
| Florida Research Institute For Equine Nurturing Development & Safety Inc | $25,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | This Grant Is To Be Used For Feed, Hay, Supplements, Medications, Veterinary Care, Dental Care And Hoof Care For The Unsponsored Horses. | 2021 |
| For Our Friends Inc | $10,000 | Oakland Gdns, NY, US | This Grant Will Provide Funding For Medical/spay Neuter Expenses To Rescue An Additional 20 Pets From Euthanasia In Our Municipal Shelters Or Other Dire Situations. | 2021 |
| Front Range Equine Rescue | $25,000 | Ocala, FL, US | This Grant Is To Be Used For Basic Veterinary Care To Assist Horses Rescued From Abuse And Neglect Recover Their Health. | 2021 |
| Horse Of Connecticut | $12,000 | Washington, CT, US | Routine And Emergency Veterinarian And Dental Care And Medication For An Average Of 20 Horses. | 2021 |
| Helping Hands Monkey Helpers For The Disabled Inc | $40,000 | Allston, MA, US | This Grant Is To Be Used For The Veterinary And Retirement Care Of Our 59 Post-service Monkeys At Our Monkey Living Center (formerly The Monkey College) In Boston, Massachusetts. | 2021 |
| High Hopes Therapeutic Riding | $15,000 | Old Lyme, CT, US | High Hopes Requests Funding For Its Equine Care Fund, Which Enables High Hopes To Provide The Best Possible Health And Welfare For Our Herd Of 23 Therapy Horses. | 2021 |
| Karma Cat Zen Dog Rescue Society | $5,000 | Milltown, NJ, US | Medical Care And Supplies For Animals That Enter Our Rescue, Rehabilitate, Adopt Initiative | 2021 |
| Longhopes Donkey Shelter | $7,500 | Bennett, CO, US | The Payment Of Veterinary And Burial Costs For End Of Life Care Of Sanctuary Donkeys. | 2021 |
| Mighty Mutts Inc | $22,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Veterinary Care, Food And Supplies For Rescued Animals In Our Care | 2021 |
| Paws For Purple Hearts | $5,000 | Penngrove, CA, US | This Grant Is To Be Used For Covering The Costs Of Food, Vet Care And Equipment For A Service Dog -in-training Over The Course Of Two And A Half Years. | 2021 |
| Peaceable Primate Sanctuary | $9,700 | Winamac, IN, US | On Going Medical And Nutritional Needs For 45 Retired Primates. | 2021 |
| Pennsylvania Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals | $15,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | This Grant Is To Be Used For Providing Lifesaving Medical Equipment Necessary For The Treatment Of Abused, Neglected, And Homeless Animals As They Recover In The Care Of The Pennsylvania Spca. | 2021 |
| Pets Are Wonderful Support Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | This Grant Will Cover Direct Veterinary Care Costs Associated With Wellness Exams, Vaccinations, And Emergency Care As Well As Transport And Management Costs Associated With Our Veterinary Care Program. | 2021 |
| Quack's Corner | $20,000 | Shiloh, NJ, US | To Maintain The Sanctuary And Continue Our Rescue Efforts And Outreach. | 2021 |
| Spca Of Westchester Inc | $10,000 | Briarcliff Manor, NY, US | The Care And Feeding Of Animals Entering The Spca Of Westchester's Animal Care Campus For The Purpose Of Providing Nutritious, Specific Food And Preventive Vaccines And Treatments For Their Health. | 2021 |
| Save The Chimps Inc | $5,000 | Fort Pierce, FL, US | Save The Chimps Is Seeking Support For Our Enhanced Nutrition Program, A Core Component Of Our Integrated Care Model, To Improve The Health And Well-being Of Our Residents And Ensure They Can Thrive In Their Retirement. | 2021 |
| Sea Turtle Recovery | $12,000 | West Orange, NJ, US | This Grant Is To Be Used For Staffing And Medical Costs Of Threatened And Endangered Sea Turtles. | 2021 |
| Susquehanna Service Dogs | $7,500 | Harrisburg, PA, US | This Grant Will Be Used To Support The Health Care Expenses For An Average Litter Of Seven Puppies For Their First Two Years, Including Routine Veterinary Care, Specialized Veterinary Care Required For Assistance Dogs, And Preventative Medications. | 2021 |
| Trrac Inc | $5,000 | West Chester, PA, US | Supplementing The High Cost Of Hay, Feed, And Bedding That We Need In Order To Provide For Our Horse's Basic Needs. | 2021 |
| Teatown Lake Reservation | $5,000 | Ossining, NY, US | This Grant Is To Be Used To Provide A Safe And Pleasant Home For Non-releasable Birds Of Prey That Would Not Be Able To Survive In The Wild Due To Injuries. | 2021 |
| The Cow Sanctuary Inc | $6,000 | Shiloh, NJ, US | Helping To Pay For Feed, Veterinary Care, And All Other Things Necessary To Keep The Sanctuary Running. | 2021 |
| The Raptor Trust | $40,000 | Millington, NJ, US | The General Operating Budget, Which Enables The Raptor Trust To Provide Medical Care Services To Local Wildlife. This Includes Food For 150 Species Of Birds, Medical Equipment, Medicine, Education Supplies, And Materials For The Flight Cages That Help Birds Prepare For Release Back Into The Wild. | 2021 |
| Tourniquet Inc | $10,000 | Flushing, NY, US | "a Grant Would Be Gratefully Utilized For Optimal Medical Care And Nutritious Food For All Of Our Medically Challenged Precious Residents At Our 3 Sanctuaries, And For All Of Our Daily Rescued Strays, Awaiting Purr-fect Placements, Under The Care Of Our Loving/nurturing 10 Volunteers. | 2021 |
| Veterinarians International | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | To Improve Animal Health, Especially The Goats, Camels And Donkeys Owned By Vulnerable Women In Northern Kenya. | 2021 |
| Windrush Farm Therapeutic Equitation Inc | $5,000 | North Andover, MA, US | This Grant Is To Be Used For Essential And Specialized Veterinary Care For The Therapy Horses At Windrush Farm. | 2021 |
| A Purrfect World | $5,000 | Bloomfield, NJ, US | We Are Asking For This Grant To Assist In Helping Us Supply Our Cat Sanctuary As Well As Members Of Our Community Unable To Pay For The Needs Of Their Cats With Appropriate Amounts Of Food And Necessary Vetting. | 2020 |
| Animal Medical Center | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | This Grant Will Enable Amc To Provide Free Veterinary Care For The Working Guide Dogs Of Visually Impaired Clients. | 2020 |
| Bangor Humane Society | $25,000 | Bangor, ME, US | Grant Funds Will Support Expenses Associated With Animal Care And Animal Medical Expenses. | 2020 |
| Bradford County Humane Society | $10,000 | Ulster, PA, US | Veterinary Vaccines, Medications, And Emergency And Non-emergency Treatments By Local Veterinarians For All Of The Abandoned, Stray And Abused Dogs And Cats That Enter The Bradford County Humane Society Animal Shelter. | 2020 |
| Canine Companions For Independence | $45,500 | New Albany, OH, US | Helping To Offset The Program Costs Associated With The Feeding And Care Of Canine Companions Assistance Dogs In Professional Training. | 2020 |
| Catskill Animal Sanctuary Inc | $30,000 | Saugerties, NY, US | To Provide For The Direct Care Of Rescued Farmed Animals For Two Months. | 2020 |
| Center For Orangutan And Chimpanzee Conservation Inc | $20,000 | Wauchula, FL, US | This Grant Will Help Provide Food (fruit/vegetables, Enrichment Treats, Special Needs Nutrition) And Veterinary Care (routine Exams, Surgeries, Emergencies, Maintenance Medications) For Our 54 Great Ape Residents. | 2020 |
| City Critters Inc | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | The Grant Will Be Used To Enable Our Organization To Continue To Intake, Vet, Foster, And Find Homes For Cats In Need In New York City During An Unusual And Unpredictable Time Of Crisis. | 2020 |
| College Of The Atlantic | $20,000 | Bar Harbor, ME, US | The Michele And Agnese Cestone Foundation Grant Will Be Used To Provide Care To Stranded Marine Mammals, At Stranding Sites And During Transportation To Rehabilitation Facilities. | 2020 |
| Cornell University | $160,000 | Ithaca, NY, US | Scholarship Funds To Be Used For A Premiere Recruitment Initiative, Launched By Cornell's College Of Veterinary Medicine, To Offer Five Scholarships Of $25,000 Each For Their Entire Four Years ($100k/student). | 2020 |
| Cottontail Cottage Farm Sanctuary | $5,000 | Cherryfield, ME, US | To Take In Joey And Trystan - Two Young Mares Who Somehow, Unluckily, Ended Up At A Texas Kill Pen | 2020 |
| Cottontail Cottage Farm Sanctuary | $5,000 | Cherryfield, ME, US | Feeding Hay To Our 65+ Farm Animals For A Year! Hay Is Critical To The Survival Of Our Animals. At $6.50 Per Bale And Using 4 Bales A Day, That Means We Go Through 1,460 Bales A Year Costing $9,490. With The Current Covid-19 Pandemic And Feed Stores Running Low On Supplies, We Need To Stock Up Now! | 2020 |
| Days End Farm Horse Rescue Inc | $7,500 | Woodbine, MD, US | This Grant Is To Be Used For Providing Critical And Extended Care To Abused And Neglected Horses That Have Been Seized By Animal Protection Authorities. | 2020 |
| Equine Advocates Inc | $25,000 | Chatham, NY, US | For Equine Care Expenses For The 79 Rescued Horses, Ponies, Donkeys & Mules That Reside At The Sanctuary For Feed, Bedding And Equine Supplies. | 2020 |
| Farm Sanctuary | $70,000 | Watkins Glen, NY, US | The Rescue & Refuge Program At Our New York Shelter Allows Us To Respond Quickly And Appropriately To Large-scale And Individual Rescue Cases And Provide Necessary Care For Sick And Injured Farm Animals Including Food, Shelter, Cleaning, Medications And Vet Services Like X-rays Or Surgeries. | 2020 |
| Florida Research Institute For Equine Nurturing Development & Safety Inc | $25,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | We Are Requesting Funding For Feed, Hay, Supplements And Veterinary Care For The Unsponsored Horses. | 2020 |
| For Our Friends Inc | $10,000 | Oakland Gdns, NY, US | This Grant Will Be Used To Provide Funding For Our Medical/spay Neuter Expenses To Rescue An Additional 20 Pets From Euthanasia In Our Municipal Shelters Or From Starving In Our Streets. | 2020 |
| Front Range Equine Rescue | $25,000 | Ocala, FL, US | This Grant Is To Be Used For The Purchase Of Hay And Feed During The Covid-19 Pandemic And Resulting Economic Downturn Due To Expected Decreases In Donations As A Result Of The Crisis. | 2020 |
| Greyhound Friends Of Nj | $15,000 | Cherry Hill, NJ, US | Help Defray Standard, Unexpected And Emergency Veterinary Care For The Dogs Rescued By Greyhound Friends Of New Jersey, Inc. | 2020 |
| Greyhound Rescue Of Ne Inc | $5,000 | Mendon, MA, US | Requesting Funds To Supply Veterinary Care And Housing For 45 Retired Racing Greyhounds As They Await Adoption (instead Of Euthanasia) | 2020 |
| Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs Inc | $30,000 | Williston, FL, US | In Light Of The Recent Economic Crisis Caused By The Covid19 Pandemic We Anticipate That Animal Shelters Will See An Uptick In The Number Of Dogs Dropped Off By Individuals Unable To Afford Their Care; Our Commitment Is To Raise Efforts And Adopt More Shelter Dogs As Potential Service Dogs. | 2020 |
| Horse Of Connecticut | $12,000 | New Preston Marble Dal, CT, US | The Funds Will Be Used Towards Both Veterinarian Care And The Cost Of Grain And Hay. | 2020 |
| Hawk Creek Wildlife Center Inc | $10,000 | East Aurora, NY, US | Providing Nutritious And Consistent Food And Bedding For The Center's 100 Animal Residents And Rehabilitation Patients. | 2020 |
| High Hopes Therapeutic Riding | $15,000 | Old Lyme, CT, US | This Request Will Provide Critical Funds To Support The Immediate And Long-term Well-being Of High Hopes' Therapy Herd, In Particular Feed, Regular Veterinary Care, And Barn Costs. | 2020 |
| Longhopes Donkey Shelter | $15,000 | Bennett, CO, US | Payment Of Veterinary Expenses, In Replacement Of Lost Income Streams Caused By The Covid Pandemic And The Anticipated Economic Slowdown During The Remainder Of 2020. | 2020 |
| Longhopes Donkey Shelter | $10,000 | Bennett, CO, US | Payment Of Veterinary Expenses, In Replacement Of Lost Income Streams Caused By The Covid Pandemic And The Anticipated Economic Slowdown During The Remainder Of 2020. | 2020 |
| Mighty Mutts Inc | $22,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Paying For Veterinary Care, Food And Supplies, For Rescued Animals In Our Care | 2020 |
| National Aviary In Pittsburgh Inc | $20,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | The National Aviary Continually Improves Our Teaching Hospital Program To Train The Next Generation Of Veterinary Professionals. As Part Of Their Training, Students Observe And Occasionally Assist With Procedures In The Veterinary Hospital, Learning The Importance Of Preventative Medicine. | 2020 |
| National Aviary In Pittsburgh Inc | $20,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | The National Aviary Continually Improves Our Teaching Hospital Program To Train The Next Generation Of Veterinary Professionals. As Part Of Their Training, Students Observe And Occasionally Assist With Procedures In The Veterinary Hospital, Learning The Importance Of Preventative Medicine. | 2020 |
| Peaceable Primate Sanctuary | $9,800 | Winamac, IN, US | To Assist With Nutrition And Veterinarian Care For 31 Primates. | 2020 |
| Pennsylvania Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals | $20,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | This Grant To Be Used For Providing Lifesaving Prescription Pet Food To Treat Abused, Neglected, And Homeless Animals As They Recover In The Care Of The Pennsylvania Spca. | 2020 |
| Quack's Corner | $10,500 | Shiloh, NJ, US | To Maintain The Sanctuary And Continue Our Rescue Efforts And Outreach. | 2020 |
| Rude Ranch Animal Rescue | $10,000 | Harwood, MD, US | To Significantly Reduce The Number(s) Of Unwanted & Homeless Kittens And Cats Born In The Baltimore/washington Dc/annapolis, Md Area By Promoting An Aggressive Spay/neuter Program. | 2020 |
| Spca Of Westchester Inc | $10,000 | Briarcliff Manor, NY, US | Providing Nutritious Food And Age-appropriate Vaccines And Testing For The Animals Entering The Spca Of Westchester. | 2020 |
| The Raptor Trust | $40,000 | Millington, NJ, US | The General Operating Budget, Which Enables The Raptor Trust To Provide Medical Care Services To Local Wildlife. This Includes Food For 150 Species Of Birds, Medical Equipment, Medicine, Education Supplies, And Materials For The Flight Cages That Help Birds Prepare For Release Back Into The Wild. | 2020 |
| Tourniquet Inc | $10,000 | Whitestone, NY, US | A Grant Would Be Gratefully Utilized For Optimal Medical Care And Nutritious Food For All Of Our Medically Challenged Precious Residents At Our 3 Sanctuaries, And For All Of Our Daily Rescued Strays, Awaiting Purr-fect Placements, Under The Care Of Our Loving/nurturing 10 Volunteers. | 2020 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Climate Energy Fund | 2020 |
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| EIN | 52-1720903 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 1517 MAILCODE TAOBEB Pennington, NJ 08534-0000 |
Key People (3)
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| Trustee & President | Michele J Cestone |
|---|---|
| Trustee & Secretary | Maria A Cestone Esquire |
| Trustee | Dennis Bailey |
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