The James V Tesoriero Charitable
The James V Tesoriero Charitable is a Form 990-PF private foundation based in Oswego, New York. In 2024, it reported 20 grants totaling $34,000, all to recipients in New York.
The James V Tesoriero Charitable at a glance
In short: The James V Tesoriero Charitable gave $34K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $34,000
- +91.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,700
- +71.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $276,801
- -0.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (2 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% 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 The James V Tesoriero Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 369 Lakeshore Road, Oswego, NY 13126
Phone: (315) 529-5067
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The James V Tesoriero Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Victory Transformation Center ($11K). Together the top 10 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
110 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 110 grants of 110 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New York. Listed recipients include organizations in Oswego, Orwell, Fulton, and Manlius, New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The James V Tesoriero Charitable open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 20 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $750; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 65% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 48% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $18K (2023) to $34K (2024). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Victory Transformation Center Oswego, NY | Aid to the Needy | $10,500 |
| Unity Acres Orwell, NY | Aid to Needy | $4,500 |
| Human Concerns Oswego, NY | Provides Food to People in Need | $4,000 |
| Oswego Little League Oswego, NY | Aid Youth Athletics | $3,000 |
| Friend of Camp Hollis Oswego, NY | Educational Youth Activities | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army of Oswego Oswego, NY | Provide Food to the Needy People | $1,000 |
| Road 2 Recovery CNY Manlius, NY | Addiction Recovery | $1,000 |
| Peaceful Remedies Oswego, NY | Assist Individuals Suffering Illness | $1,000 |
| Paws Across Oswego County Oswego, NY | Animal Adoption | $1,000 |
| Blessings in a Backpack Fulton, NY | Aid the Needy | $1,000 |
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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 | $276,801 | $34,289 | $35,186 | $34,000 | 20 | $34,000 | $22,149 | $28,754 |
| 2023 | $277,995 | $25,076 | $21,021 | $17,800 | 18 | $17,800 | $18,427 | $17,440 |
| 2022 | $273,643 | $15,579 | $22,507 | $18,050 | 24 | $18,050 | $8,880 | $17,919 |
| 2021 | $280,571 | $56,355 | $26,535 | $23,000 | 26 | $23,000 | $27,117 | $21,928 |
| 2020 | $254,238 | $25,050 | $20,636 | $18,700 | 22 | — | $23,114 | $17,396 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The James V Tesoriero Charitable reported a distributable amount of $29K 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 grant purposes included aid to people in need, food assistance, youth athletics and educational activities, addiction recovery, assistance to people suffering illness, and animal adoption and welfare.
Among its grantees, Unity Acres Inc. describes its mission as providing food, clothing, and shelter to poor, distressed, and underprivileged people in Central New York. Human Concerns Inc. says it provides food assistance to people in need who reside within the Oswego City School District boundaries. Oswego County Humane Society Inc. describes its mission as fostering and providing for the humane treatment of animals.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $34,000 through 20 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $10,500, with a median grant of $1,000.
The largest grants were $10,500 to Victory Transformation Center for aid to the needy, $4,500 to Unity Acres for aid to the needy, $4,000 to Human Concerns for food assistance, and $3,000 to Oswego Little League for youth athletics. Other listed grants included $1,000 each to Friend of Camp Hollis for educational youth activities, Salvation Army of Oswego for food for people in need, Road 2 Recovery CNY for addiction recovery, Peaceful Remedies for assistance to individuals suffering illness, an individual recipient County for animal adoption, Blessings in a Backpack for aid to the needy, Friends of Hospice in Oswego County for aid to the needy, and Oswego County Humane Society for animal welfare.
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes Victory Transformation, Inc. as presenting a united body of Christ to reach people in the community in need of love, hope, and encouragement while addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. It describes Unity Acres as providing a safe, caring, permanent home for men, particularly those who have become chronically homeless due to alcohol or substance abuse. It describes Human Concerns as operating a food pantry for individuals in need.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David J Tesori ero as trustee.
The James V Tesoriero Charitable is led by David J. Tesoriero, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David J. Tesoriero
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 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 The James V Tesoriero Charitable
How much does The James V Tesoriero Charitable give each year?
The James V Tesoriero Charitable gave $34K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $18K across 18 grants.
What is The James V Tesoriero Charitable's typical grant size?
The James V Tesoriero Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,700, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The James V Tesoriero Charitable that year got $750 on average.
Where does The James V Tesoriero Charitable give grants?
The James V Tesoriero Charitable gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Oswego, NY (15 grants).
Does The James V Tesoriero Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on The James V Tesoriero Charitable's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Aid the Needy" (4 grants).
Who are The James V Tesoriero Charitable's largest grantees?
The James V Tesoriero Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Victory Transformation Center ($10,500), Unity Acres ($4,500) and Human Concerns ($4,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The James V Tesoriero Charitable?
The James V Tesoriero Charitable reported $277K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $34K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $29K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The James V Tesoriero Charitable fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grant purposes included aid to people in need, food assistance, youth athletics and educational activities, addiction recovery, assistance to people suffering illness, and animal adoption and welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The James V Tesoriero Charitable?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The James V Tesoriero Charitable's EIN?
The James V Tesoriero Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1531292. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The James V Tesoriero Charitable 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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