The Peekskill High School
The Peekskill High School is a private foundation based in Peekskill, New York. It provides scholarships to selected Peekskill High School graduates who begin college in August or September; awards are limited to graduates who attend college.
The Peekskill High School at a glance
In short: The Peekskill High School gave $20K across 19 grants in 2026 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $19,500
- +13.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 19
- +11.8% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,026
- +1.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $212,835
- +4.7% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Peekskill High School
- How to Apply
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The Peekskill High School Guidance Department provides a standard application form. Awards are restricted to Peekskill High School graduates who attend college.
- Review Cycle
- June 7 each year. The June 7, 2026 deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- June 7 each year.
- Contact
Application contact: Maria Gordineer - Peekskill High Sc
Mailing address: 1072 Elm Street, Peekskill, NY 10566
Phone: (914) 737-0201
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Peekskill High School funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Josh Moina ($1K).
Organizations only. It also paid 18 grants to individuals ($18,250), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
90 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 90 grants of 90 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for filing year 2026 went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Peekskill High School gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+11%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 154% 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2021) to $20K (2026). In 2026 it made 19 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 18 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $18,250 |
| Josh Moina Peekskill, NY | Clooege Education | $1,250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $212,835 | $30,109 | $20,633 | $19,500 | 19 | $19,500 | $20,184 | $12,682 |
| 2025 | $203,359 | $34,037 | $17,776 | $17,250 | 17 | $17,250 | $23,962 | $12,261 |
| 2024 | $187,098 | $20,851 | $16,377 | $16,000 | 17 | $16,000 | $10,301 | $12,033 |
| 2023 | $182,624 | $18,356 | $18,182 | $17,500 | 19 | $17,500 | $6,656 | $11,531 |
| 2022 | $182,450 | $13,199 | $15,563 | $15,000 | 18 | $15,000 | $5,824 | $11,618 |
| 2021 | $184,814 | $8,396 | $15,956 | $15,000 | 17 | — | $1,446 | $11,496 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Peekskill High School reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes scholarships for selected Peekskill High School graduates who begin college. No separate mission statement is provided.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $19,500. Grants ranged from $750 to $1,250, with a median of $1,000. Listed recipients include six individual recipients, Josh Moina, two individual recipients, each receiving $1,250 for college education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Joseph A Morabito as chairman, William LaCalamito as vice chairman, Guy Lowe as treasurer, and Earnestine Haskins as secretary.
The Peekskill High School is led by Joseph A Morabito, Chairman on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Joseph A Morabito
Chairman
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Earnestine Haskins
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Guy Lowe
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William LaCalamito
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Peekskill High School
How much does The Peekskill High School give each year?
The Peekskill High School gave $20K across 19 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $17K across 17 grants.
What is The Peekskill High School's typical grant size?
The Peekskill High School's median grant in 2026 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,026, across 19 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Peekskill High School give grants?
The Peekskill High School gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Peekskill High School give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on The Peekskill High School's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "College Education" (18 grants).
How large is The Peekskill High School?
The Peekskill High School reported $213K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Peekskill High School fund?
The foundation’s filing describes scholarships for selected Peekskill High School graduates who begin college. No separate mission statement is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Peekskill High School?
The Peekskill High School Guidance Department provides a standard application form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Peekskill High School's EIN?
The Peekskill High School's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2619435. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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