Praestolari Inc
Praestolari sees in the experience and aftermath of confinement both: uniquely fertile ground for developing a regular contemplative practice, and specific needs, barriers and challenges that, if not addressed, make it difficult or impossible to consistently engage a contemplative lifestyle.
Praestolari Inc at a glance
In short: Praestolari Inc gave $2.1M across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $1.0M), mostly in California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $2,099,724
- +209872.4% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- Average grant
- $1,049,862
- Median grant
- $1,049,862
- Primary geography
- California (99% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Praestolari Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Prison Contemplative Fellowship ($2.1M). Together the top 2 received $2.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2022) to $2.1M (2023). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $2.1M.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Prison Contemplative Fellowship Fair Oaks, CA | Programmatic and Unrestricted | $2,082,149 |
| Contemplative Outreach West Milford, NJ | Supporting Contemplative Retreats | $17,575 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $56,983 | $2,191,819 | $2,099,724 | 2 | $54,483 |
| 2022 | $2,113,295 | $2,048,215 | $11,616 | $1,000 | Total only | $3,014 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Praestolari Inc
Based on IRS filings
Praestolari Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Marianna, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $2.1M. Net investment income was $54K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Praestolari Inc is led by Chandra Hanson, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Chandra Hanson
President
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Stancil
Director
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Fialco
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric McIntosh
Secretary
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lynn Baker (2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2023. "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 Praestolari Inc
How much does Praestolari Inc give each year?
Praestolari Inc gave $2.1M across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it reported $1K in grants paid.
What is Praestolari Inc?
Praestolari Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Marianna, FL.
Where does Praestolari Inc operate?
Praestolari Inc has awarded grants in California, New Jersey.
What is Praestolari Inc's EIN?
Praestolari Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2695237. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2023
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