The Peter & Caroline Striano Foundation
The Peter & Caroline Striano Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in animal rescue, hospice care, community services, and other areas.
The Peter & Caroline Striano Foundation at a glance
In short: The Peter & Caroline Striano Foundation gave $804K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $62K), mostly in New York. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $803,500
- +50.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $61,808
- +50.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $3,950,256
- -16.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (3 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (83% 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 Peter & Caroline Striano Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Samuel Adler 150 E 58 St 20 Fl, New York, NY 10155
Phone: (917) 975-8587
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Peter & Caroline Striano Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Spirit's Promise Equine Rescue ($324K). Together the top 10 received $793K.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 69 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 16% to recipients in Florida, and 1% to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Peter & Caroline Striano Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 12 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $27K; repeat grants $80K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $29K repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 32% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 341% 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 $311K (2020) to $804K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $804K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Spirit's Promise Equine Rescue Riverhead, NY | General Use | $324,000 |
| Catholic Charities Brooklyn Queens Brooklyn, NY | General Use | $145,000 |
| Ave Maria University Naples, FL | General Use | $125,000 |
| Breast Reconstruction OR Jericho, NY | General Use | $60,000 |
| Manhasset Women's Coalition Against Manhasset, NY | General Use | $30,000 |
| East End Hospice Westhampton Beach, NY | General Use | $25,000 |
| New York Yankees Foundation New York, NY | General Use | $25,000 |
| North Shore Child Family Guidance C Roslyn Heights, NY | General Use | $25,000 |
| Alzheimer's Disease Resource Center East Islip, NY | General Use | $20,000 |
| Michael Wolk Heart Foundation New York, NY | General Use | $10,000 |
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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 | $3,950,256 | $230,287 | $1,029,623 | $803,500 | 13 | $803,500 | $194,896 | $235,544 |
| 2023 | $4,728,069 | $261,218 | $733,108 | $533,000 | 13 | $533,000 | $169,656 | $246,850 |
| 2022 | $5,204,849 | $227,471 | $770,056 | $565,633 | 13 | $652,927 | $165,209 | $276,416 |
| 2021 | $5,759,114 | $1,596,718 | $767,592 | $608,233 | 23 | $691,757 | $1,541,887 | $315,697 |
| 2020 | $4,935,684 | $1,682,377 | $430,791 | $311,000 | 7 | — | $110,905 | $256,953 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Peter & Caroline Striano Foundation reported a distributable amount of $236K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Spirit’s Promise Equine Rescue says it rescues horses and other animals from poor living conditions, slaughterhouses, and people unable to care for them. East End Hospice says it provides expert care, comfort, and compassion to terminally ill patients and their families across eastern Long Island. The Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center says it provides care, support, and educational programs for families coping with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $803,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $324,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest awards included $324,000 to Spirit’s Promise Equine Rescue, $145,000 to Catholic Charities Brooklyn Queens, $125,000 to Ave Maria University, and $60,000 to Breast Reconstruction OR. These grants were listed for general use.
Other 2024 grants included $25,000 each to East End Hospice and the New York Yankees Foundation, and $20,000 to the Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center. The Lotos Foundation received $1,000; it describes its work as promoting and developing fields including literature, art, music, architecture, journalism, drama, and science.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Peter Striano as President, Caroline Striano as Vice President, and Geri Campbell as CFO.
The Peter & Caroline Striano Foundation is led by Peter Striano, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Peter Striano
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Geri Campbell
CFO
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$12K (2022) → $12K (2024)
Caroline Striano
Vice President
On filings since 2020
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $12K, to Geri Campbell (CFO).
Frequently asked questions about The Peter & Caroline Striano Foundation
How much does The Peter & Caroline Striano Foundation give each year?
The Peter & Caroline Striano Foundation gave $804K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $533K across 13 grants.
What is The Peter & Caroline Striano Foundation's typical grant size?
The Peter & Caroline Striano Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $61,808, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Peter & Caroline Striano Foundation that year got $27K on average.
Where does The Peter & Caroline Striano Foundation give grants?
The Peter & Caroline Striano Foundation gives mostly in New York: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants) and Roslyn Heights, NY (2 grants).
Does The Peter & Caroline Striano Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Peter & Caroline Striano Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Peter & Caroline Striano Foundation's largest grantees?
The Peter & Caroline Striano Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Spirit's Promise Equine Rescue ($324,000), Catholic Charities Brooklyn Queens ($145,000) and Ave Maria University ($125,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Peter & Caroline Striano Foundation?
The Peter & Caroline Striano Foundation reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $804K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $236K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Peter & Caroline Striano Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Spirit’s Promise Equine Rescue says it rescues horses and other animals from poor living conditions, slaughterhouses, and people unable to care for them. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Peter & Caroline Striano Foundation?
The foundation 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 Peter & Caroline Striano Foundation's EIN?
The Peter & Caroline Striano Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3078596. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Peter & Caroline Striano 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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