Peter & Rosanne Aresty Foundation
The Peter & Rosanne Aresty Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it made grants to charitable organizations in several states, including schools and colleges, a medical school, a theatre, and a land conservation trust.
Peter & Rosanne Aresty Foundation at a glance
In short: Peter & Rosanne Aresty Foundation gave $170K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state New York. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $170,000
- -2.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- -18.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,484
- +19.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $3,084,547
- +0.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (4 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Peter & Rosanne Aresty Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1333 Broadway 12Th Floor, New York, NY 10018
Phone: (212) 944-6660
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Peter & Rosanne Aresty Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Forman School ($25K). Together the top 10 received $138K.
Grant Size Distribution
211 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 210 grants of 211 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, New York recipients received 48% of grant dollars, followed by Connecticut (16%), Florida (15%), Massachusetts (10%), and Maine (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Peter & Rosanne Aresty Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 31 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 84% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 87% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $161K (2021) to $197K (2022). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $170K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Forman School Litchfield, CT | For the Use of the Donee Organization | $25,000 |
| Ichan School of Medicine at Mt Sinai New York, NY | For the Use of the Donee Organization | $25,000 |
| The Wolfsonian-Florida International University Miami, FL | For the Use of the Donee Organization | $25,000 |
| Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY | For the Use of the Donee Organization | $20,000 |
| Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME | For the Use of the Donee Organization | $10,000 |
| Emelin Theatre Mamaroneck, NY | For the Use of the Donee Organization | $10,000 |
| Youth Advocacy Fondation Boston, MA | For the Use of the Donee Organization | $7,500 |
| Community Resource Foundation Mamaroneck, NY | For the Use of the Donee Organization | $5,000 |
| First Generation Scholarship Fund Lincoln, AL | For the Use of the Donee Organization | $5,000 |
| New York University New York, NY | For the Use of the Donee Organization | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,084,547 | $189,059 | $181,293 | $170,000 | 31 | $170,250 | $180,289 | $196,513 |
| 2023 | $3,076,781 | $92,096 | $185,464 | $175,050 | 38 | $175,311 | $83,193 | $171,409 |
| 2022 | $3,170,149 | $134,129 | $208,019 | $196,500 | 54 | $196,750 | $126,963 | $180,226 |
| 2021 | $3,244,039 | $145,451 | $171,112 | $161,200 | 48 | $161,450 | $135,789 | $192,340 |
| 2020 | $3,269,700 | $80,237 | $189,258 | $180,500 | 40 | — | $72,979 | $170,325 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Peter & Rosanne Aresty Foundation reported a distributable amount of $197K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions address education, student support, medicine, the arts, and conservation. For example, Forman School describes its work as college-preparatory education for students with identified learning differences, while Westport Land Conservation Trust says it works to preserve and protect natural resources and educate the public about their wise use. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 31 grants totaling $170,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $25,000, with a median of $2,500. Among the largest grants were $25,000 each to Forman School, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and The Wolfsonian–Florida International University; $20,000 to Skidmore College; and $10,000 each to Bowdoin College and Emelin Theatre. The listed grant purposes were “for the use of the donee organization.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Peter Aresty and Rosanne Aresty as trustees.
Peter & Rosanne Aresty Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Peter Aresty
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rosanne Aresty
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Peter & Rosanne Aresty Foundation
How much does Peter & Rosanne Aresty Foundation give each year?
Peter & Rosanne Aresty Foundation gave $170K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $175K across 38 grants.
What is Peter & Rosanne Aresty Foundation's typical grant size?
Peter & Rosanne Aresty Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $5,484, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Peter & Rosanne Aresty Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Peter & Rosanne Aresty Foundation give grants?
Peter & Rosanne Aresty Foundation's top state is New York, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (16%) and Florida (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Mamaroneck, NY (4 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Westport, MA (3 grants).
Does Peter & Rosanne Aresty Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on Peter & Rosanne Aresty Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "For the Use of the Donee Organization" (31 grants).
Who are Peter & Rosanne Aresty Foundation's largest grantees?
Peter & Rosanne Aresty Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Forman School ($25,000), Ichan School of Medicine at Mt Sinai ($25,000) and The Wolfsonian-Florida International University ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Peter & Rosanne Aresty Foundation?
Peter & Rosanne Aresty Foundation reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $170K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $197K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Peter & Rosanne Aresty Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions address education, student support, medicine, the arts, and conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Peter & Rosanne Aresty Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Peter & Rosanne Aresty Foundation's EIN?
Peter & Rosanne Aresty Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6666451. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Peter & Rosanne Aresty Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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