Pete's Good Vibes Foundation
Pete’s Good Vibes Foundation is a private foundation based in Sewell, New Jersey, that provides financial support to families facing cancer. The foundation was created in memory of Pete Caldes, who died of brain cancer in 2019.
Pete's Good Vibes Foundation at a glance
In short: Pete's Good Vibes Foundation gave $20K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $19,500
- +85.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +36.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,300
- +36.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $74,916
- +3.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (74% 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 Pete's Good Vibes Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing says requests should be sent to Jennifer Caldes by email or letter describing the health issues. Applicants must be currently battling cancer. The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- None stated on the 2025 filing.
- Deadline
- None stated on the 2025 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Jennifer Caldes
Mailing address: 47 Ravenswood Way, Sewell, NJ 08080
Phone: (215) 582-9126
Website: https://petesgoodvibes.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pete's Good Vibes Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Tanner Antalosky ($2K). Together the top 10 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 29 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Sewell, New Jersey. In filing year 2025, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania; 8% each went to Arizona and Massachusetts, and 5% each to Wisconsin and New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How Pete's Good Vibes Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1850% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 528% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2020) to $20K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tanner Antalosky Boyertown, PA | Assist in Battle with Cancer | $2,000 |
| David RAU Phoenix, AZ | Assist in Battle with Cancer | $1,500 |
| Mark Norris Pottsville, PA | Assist in Battle with Cancer | $1,500 |
| Inell Jackson Philadelphia, PA | Assist in Battle with Cancer | $1,500 |
| Jennifer Haase Gettysburg, PA | Assist in Battle with Cancer | $1,500 |
| Tam Atwood Burlington, MA | Assist in Battle with Cancer | $1,500 |
| Clementine Vocatura Easton, PA | Assist in Battle with Cancer | $1,500 |
| Olivia Hutchinson Bethlehem, PA | Assist in Battle with Cancer | $1,500 |
| Nissa Geist Macungie, PA | Assist in Battle with Cancer | $1,500 |
| Kristen Hope Jauregui Nazareth, PA | Assist in Battle with Cancer | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $74,916 | $33,224 | $30,441 | $19,500 | 15 | $19,500 | $3,690 |
| 2024 | $72,133 | $33,109 | $19,837 | $10,500 | 11 | $10,500 | $3,553 |
| 2023 | $58,861 | $35,588 | $9,152 | $1,000 | 1 | $12,600 | — |
| 2022 | — | $35,497 | $12,408 | $1,000 | 1 | $9,550 | — |
| 2021 | — | $13,842 | $3,720 | $500 | 1 | $1,100 | — |
| 2020 | $13,371 | $17,256 | $1,005 | $500 | 1 | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pete's Good Vibes Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K 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 stated mission is to bring comfort and financial relief to families battling cancer. Its website says assistance is intended to help families manage the financial impact of a cancer diagnosis, including burdens associated with lost wages.
The 2025 filing describes grants as assistance in battling cancer. Its listed recipients are individuals, rather than organizations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 15 grants totaling $19,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $2,000, with a median of $1,500. Listed grants included $2,000 to Tanner Antalosky of Boyertown, Pennsylvania, and $1,500 each to David Rau of Phoenix, Arizona; Mark Norris of Pottsville, Pennsylvania; Inell Jackson of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and Jennifer Haase of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Each of these grants was for assistance in a battle with cancer.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jennifer Caldes as president, William G Caldes as secretary, Steven Grandizio as treasurer, and Diane Corbett as sergeant at arms.
Pete's Good Vibes Foundation is led by Jennifer Caldes, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jennifer Caldes
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Corbett
Sargeant at Arms
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Grandizio
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William G. Caldes
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jeffrey Earnhart (2020–2023) — Second Vice President
- Former: Thomas Boty (2020–2023) — First Vice President
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 Pete's Good Vibes Foundation
How much does Pete's Good Vibes Foundation give each year?
Pete's Good Vibes Foundation gave $20K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $11K across 11 grants.
What is Pete's Good Vibes Foundation's typical grant size?
Pete's Good Vibes Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,300, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Pete's Good Vibes Foundation give grants?
Pete's Good Vibes Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arizona (8%) and Massachusetts (8%).
Does Pete's Good Vibes Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Pete's Good Vibes Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assist in Battle with Cancer" (15 grants).
Who are Pete's Good Vibes Foundation's largest grantees?
Pete's Good Vibes Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Tanner Antalosky ($2,000), David RAU ($1,500) and Mark Norris ($1,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Pete's Good Vibes Foundation?
Pete's Good Vibes Foundation reported $75K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Pete's Good Vibes Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to bring comfort and financial relief to families battling cancer. Its website says assistance is intended to help families manage the financial impact of a cancer diagnosis, including burdens associated with lost wages. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pete's Good Vibes Foundation?
The 2025 filing says requests should be sent to Jennifer Caldes by email or letter describing the health issues. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Pete's Good Vibes Foundation's EIN?
Pete's Good Vibes Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2969381. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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