The Pistone Family Foundation Incorporated
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to providing financial support to various charitable causes. Its mission appears to focus on general support for education, health, and community service initiatives, as evidenced by its funding of organizations such as Mercy Career & Technical High School and St. Jude's Children's Hospital. The foundation supports a diverse range of recipients, including food banks, health charities, and educational nonprofits, indicating a commitment to addressing food insecurity, health issues, and educational needs. While it operates primarily in New York, its funding extends to various states across the country.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-midsize U.S. charity seeking modest, one-time general support or program funding, especially in areas the foundation already funds (health, food banks, education, children's charities), and with either a local presence in favored states or a direct introduction to the foundation.
Good Fit
- • Requests for modest general operating support or single-year program grants (typically under $5K).
- • Organizational alignment with causes seen in past grants (health, food security, education, children's hospitals).
- • Existing relationship, referral, or introduction to a foundation officer or board member.
- • Presence or programs in states with prior funding such as Pennsylvania, Georgia, Maryland, or DC.
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year went to organizations across 11 states, and roughly 96% of dollars were sent out-of-state with a notable 32% concentration in Pennsylvania.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 19 distinct recipients (one grant each) with a mix of returning grantees and six new recipients, indicating a broad set of independent organizations for a foundation of this size despite some dollar concentration among top recipients.
New Applicants
The foundation explicitly indicates it funds only preselected applicants; while six new recipients appeared in the latest year, the declared preselection policy and absence of a public application process suggest entry for unfamiliar applicants is likely invitation-based rather than open.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
