Peter & Jeri Dejana Foundation
The Peter & Jeri Dejana Foundation is a private, non-operating family foundation based in Port Washington, New York. The foundation is dedicated to advancing and uplifting the Long Island community and beyond through funding, education, and collaborative support.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$332.0M
+887.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.7M
+19.3% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3.7M
+19.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Peter & Jeri Foundation is a private, non-operating foundation dedicated to advancing and uplifting the Long Island community and beyond through funding, education, and collaborative support.
The foundation's primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
Average Grant
amount varies by year
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation prioritizes funding in:
- Port Washington and Long Island (over 50% of grants)
- Greater New York state and tri-state area (approximately 33% of grants)
- National and international initiatives beyond the local region
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets:
- $332,022,205 (as of 2024)
Annual Giving:
- Total giving: $3,700,358 (2024)
- 2025 giving: $7.7 million distributed
Tax Status:
- 501(c)(3) private foundation
- Tax-exempt since September 2011
- EIN: 27-6985468
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $332,022,205 | $33,617,454 | $33,863,677 |
| Revenue | $302,345,806 | $3,065,212 | $3,122,446 |
| Expenses | $3,941,055 | $3,311,435 | $3,719,709 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,499,884 | $3,241,852 | $3,691,606 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,703,806 | $2,369,807 | $3,120,251 |
| Distributable Amount | $7,593,279 | $3,271,076 | $3,260,987 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
152 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Trustees:
- Geraldine "Jeri" Dejana (Trustee)
- Tyler Schweber-Dejana (Trustee)
- April Schweber (Trustee)
- Robert Moran Jr. (Trustee)
- Richard Sheafer (Trustee)
- John Jankowski (Trustee)
- Antoinette Lewis (Trustee)
Staff:
- Barry Knepper (Treasurer)
- Valerie Mallon (Program Director)
- Maria Trejo (Grants Associate)
Founder: Peter Dejana, an Italian immigrant who founded the foundation, passed away in May 2024 at age 84. He was president and CEO of Dejana Holdings, LLC, a real estate investment firm, and served as president and CEO of the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PETER DEJANA DEC'D-5224 | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| GERALDINE DEJANA | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| APRIL SCHWEBER | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| TYLER SCHWEBER-DEJANA | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| ROBERT MORAN JR | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| RICHARD SHEAFER | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| JOHN JANKOWSKI | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| ANTOINETTE LEWIS | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| BARRY KNEPPER | TREASURER | 10 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**2026:** The foundation pledged $26 million in giving for 2026
**2025:** Distributed $7.7 million to over 120 non-profit programs and organizations, marking the foundation's most successful year of giving
**2025:** Donated $100,000 to Long Island food bank to fight hunger
$100K donated to Long Island food bank to fight hunger**2026:** Awarded $25,000 grant to the Nicholas Center to support community programs
The Nicholas Center receives $25K grant to support Chocolate Lab ...**2022:** Gifted a new trauma suite at North Shore University Hospital with a $1 million donation
Peter & Jeri Dejana Foundation gives $1M for new trauma suiteThe foundation has funded numerous local organizations including the Dejana Adult Activity Center and the Nicholas Center, and has supported initiatives such as the Diabetes Research Institute.
Peter & Jeri Dejana Foundation gives $1M for new trauma suiteSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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