Pasternak Family Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a diverse range of causes, with a strong emphasis on education, cultural enrichment, and community development. Its mission includes providing high-quality arts education and performances, promoting sustainable energy practices, and supporting historical preservation efforts. The foundation also focuses on health initiatives, particularly those aimed at children and families, and offers financial assistance to older adults. It serves various populations, including Jewish communities and those in need of educational resources, while also engaging in advocacy for environmental and cultural initiatives.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-sized regional nonprofits (especially in NJ/NY) with a track record in education, Jewish community services, arts/culture, or local community development and existing ties or introductions into the foundation's network.
Good Fit
- • Located or active in New Jersey or nearby New York communities.
- • Mission aligns with education, Jewish organizations, local arts/culture, historical preservation, or community development.
- • Established local relationships or referrals to the foundation or its trustees.
- • Program scale matching past grant sizes (mostly small to mid-size awards, with occasional larger grants).
Geography
Observed grants are regional: most giving is concentrated in New Jersey and New York across three states, with New Jersey receiving the largest share (56% in 2024).
Recipient Variety
The foundation funds a substantial number of distinct independent recipients each year (about 18–20 annually) across sectors such as education, Jewish organizations, arts, and community development, with a mix of returning and new grantees.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows about eight new recipients in the latest year, but the foundation explicitly states it only considers preselected applicants and offers no public solicitation path, so an unfamiliar applicant is unlikely to enter the portfolio without an introduction.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
