Perona Farms Foundation
Perona Farms Foundation is a small public charity based in Andover, New Jersey. It holds fundraising events and donates proceeds to charitable organizations; its 2024 filing says it aims to support the community through fundraising in northern New Jersey for local, regional, or national charitable organizations.
Perona Farms Foundation at a glance
In short: Perona Farms Foundation gave $35K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $35,295
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- Average grant
- $2,206
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $25,976
- -56.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Perona Farms Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 350 Andover Sparta Rd, Andover, NJ 07821
Phone: (973) 729-6161
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Perona Farms Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sussex County Community College Fou ($10K). Together the top 10 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey. The foundation’s 2024 filing describes fundraising in the northern New Jersey region and says funds may support local, regional, or national charitable organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Perona Farms Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sussex County Community College Fou Newton, NJ | Religious, Commuinity and Educationa | $10,000 |
| Patriot's Path Council Cedar Knolls, NJ | Religious, Community and Educational | $5,000 |
| Project Self-Sufficiency Newton, NJ | Religious, Community and Educational | $4,000 |
| The Catholic Academy of Sussex Coun Sparta, NJ | Religious, Community and Educational | $3,000 |
| Scarc Foundation Inc Augusta, NJ | Religious, Community and Educational | $2,375 |
| Provident Charities Inc Iselin, NJ | Religious, Community and Educational | $2,070 |
| Father John's Animal House Lafayette, NJ | Religious, Community and Educational | $1,500 |
| Newton Medical Center Foundation Newton, NJ | Religious, Community and Educational | $1,500 |
| Newton Medical Center Foundation Newton, NJ | Religious, Community and Educational | $1,500 |
| Newton Medical Center Foundation Newton, NJ | Religius, Community and Educational | $1,400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,976 | $1,784 | $35,295 | $35,295 | 16 | $35,295 | $1,784 | $2,080 |
| 2024 | $59,488 | $55,007 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $4,481 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $4,481 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $4,481 | $340 | $2 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $4,143 | $2,990 | $1,057 | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Perona Farms Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that its mission is to support the community in line with the vision of Mr. and Mrs. Perona and the Avondoglio family by raising funds through events for charitable organizations. The filing also says the foundation donates proceeds to local charitable organizations in the culinary industry.
Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own missions span education, community services, health, animal welfare, and services for people with developmental disabilities. For example, SCARC Foundation says it raises funds to support services for individuals with developmental disabilities, while Newton Medical Center Foundation says it serves community health and wellness needs. Father John’s Animal House describes itself as a no-kill shelter for homeless dogs and cats in Sussex County, New Jersey. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not additional mission statements of the foundation.
The filing describes an annual scholarship for selected Perona Farms employees. It is intended to help with further education, tuition, and related costs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $35,295. Grants ranged from $150 to $10,000, with a median grant of $1,500.
Among the largest reported grants were $10,000 to Sussex County Community College Foundation, $5,000 to Patriot’s Path Council, $4,000 to Project Self-Sufficiency, and $3,000 to The Catholic Academy of Sussex County. Other reported awards included $2,375 to SCARC Foundation, $2,070 to Provident Charities, and $1,500 to Father John’s Animal House. Newton Medical Center Foundation received three listed awards of $1,500, $1,500, and $1,400.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mark Avondoglio as president, Marley Avondoglio as secretary, and Bryant Avondoglio as vice president and treasurer.
Perona Farms Foundation is led by Mark Avondoglio, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark Avondoglio
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marley Avondoglio
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bryant Avondoglio
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Tracey Ivaldi (2020–2023) — Vice President & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Perona Farms Foundation
How much does Perona Farms Foundation give each year?
Perona Farms Foundation gave $35K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Perona Farms Foundation's typical grant size?
Perona Farms Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,206, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Perona Farms Foundation give grants?
Perona Farms Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Newton, NJ (6 grants), Augusta, NJ (2 grants) and Woodbridge, NJ (2 grants).
Does Perona Farms Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Perona Farms Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious, Community and Educational" (14 grants).
Who are Perona Farms Foundation's largest grantees?
Perona Farms Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Sussex County Community College Fou ($10,000), Patriot's Path Council ($5,000) and Newton Medical Center Foundation ($4,400 across 3 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Perona Farms Foundation?
Perona Farms Foundation reported $26K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $35K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Perona Farms Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that its mission is to support the community in line with the vision of Mr. and Mrs. Perona and the Avondoglio family by raising funds through events for charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Perona Farms Foundation?
Perona Farms Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Perona Farms Foundation's EIN?
Perona Farms Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-5393048. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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