The Petrocelli Family Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to charitable giving, with a strong focus on health-related causes, particularly cancer research and support for medical facilities. It also demonstrates a commitment to Jewish philanthropy and community initiatives, funding various organizations that serve these populations. The foundation actively supports emergency services and educational nonprofits, reflecting a broader interest in enhancing community welfare. Its grantmaking activities primarily benefit organizations in the health sector, Jewish organizations, and local community centers.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Hospitals, health foundations, or local nonprofits in New York (and related regional organizations) running capital or programmatic efforts that align with the foundation's prior charitable and health-focused grants.
Good Fit
- • Major capital or program needs for a hospital or health system, especially in New York.
- • Established local nonprofit with demonstrated relationship or citation from mutual partners.
- • Work in health, cancer research, Jewish community causes, or community services similar to past grantees.
Geography
Grants reach organizations in six states but are heavily concentrated to New York, which accounted for about 83% of giving in the latest year.
Recipient Variety
The latest year lists 32 distinct recipients across health, Jewish, education and arts causes; many small awards coexist with a few very large grants, indicating a broad recipient set despite dollar concentration.
New Applicants
The foundation states it funds only preselected organizations and no public submission route is visible; although new recipients appear each year, the grantmaking appears invitation-driven so unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to gain access without introductions or relationships.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
