The Aldona J Cestone Charitable
The Aldona J Cestone Charitable is a private foundation, based in North Caldwell, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $24K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $5K.
The Aldona J Cestone Charitable at a glance
In short: The Aldona J Cestone Charitable gave $5K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,675
- +523.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,558
- +107.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $23,909
- +136.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (53% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Aldona J Cestone Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Italian Welfare Leagu ($2K). Together the top 3 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Aldona J Cestone Charitable gives
- In 2025 it paid out 736% 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $37 (2023) to $5K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Italian Welfare Leagu New York, NY | General Donation | $2,475 |
| Humane Society of Broward County Fort Lauderdale, FL | General Support for Animal Care and Welfare | $2,000 |
| Paws Auxiliary of the Humane Society of Broward CO Fort Lauderdale, FL | General Support for Animal Care and Welfare | $200 |
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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 | $23,909 | $19,301 | $5,525 | $4,675 | 3 | $4,675 | $635 |
| 2024 | $10,133 | $11,370 | $1,550 | $750 | 1 | $750 | $276 |
| 2023 | $313 | $1,150 | $837 | $37 | 1 | $37 | $36 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Aldona J Cestone Charitable reported a distributable amount of $635 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Aldona J Cestone Charitable is led by Vincent Cestone, President on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Vincent Cestone
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 The Aldona J Cestone Charitable
How much does The Aldona J Cestone Charitable give each year?
The Aldona J Cestone Charitable gave $5K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $750 across 1 grant.
What is The Aldona J Cestone Charitable's typical grant size?
The Aldona J Cestone Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $1,558, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Aldona J Cestone Charitable give grants?
The Aldona J Cestone Charitable gives mostly in New York: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (47%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Lauderdale, FL (2 grants).
Does The Aldona J Cestone Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Aldona J Cestone Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Aldona J Cestone Charitable?
The Aldona J Cestone Charitable reported $24K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $635 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Aldona J Cestone Charitable's EIN?
The Aldona J Cestone Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-5059101. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 2, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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