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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 13-3993115

The Staten Island Foundation

A private foundation in Staten Island, NY. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 91 grants and $3.5 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Jun 30, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Laura Jean Watters Executive Direct
260 Christopher Lane Suite 3B
Staten Island, NY 10314
(718) 697-2831
[email protected]
Form and materials
Applications are only accepted electronically via the foundation's website - www.thestatenislandfoundation.org the foundation supports organizations with current 501(c)3 status that serve staten island residents. For prior grantees to be eligible, all required reports must be submitted. The foundation supports organizations with established track records and demonstrated financial capacity.
Deadlines
Submission deadlines are generally december 1ST; february 1ST; april 1ST; and august 1st.
Restrictions
The foundation looks for projects of 501(c)3 organizations with the following characteristics: - projects that clearly and directly benefit the staten island community with measurable, long-term results - projects that demonstrate their commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion - projects that can be effectively implemented and ultimately continued without our funding - projects that contribute to one of the collective impact initiatives supported by the foundation the foundation does not fund: renovations/repairs to places of worship, scholarships, fundraising event sponsorships, journal ads, or yearbook ads, private foundations or individuals, political causes, candidates or lobbying efforts, medical research, cemetery associations, animal welfare groups, fraternal and veterans organizations, business, professional and civic associations or clubs, memorial fundraising, tickets to events, requests from solicitors on behalf of an organization.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $3,534,876

    Grants listed
    91
    Assets, end of year
    $95,385,930

  • Tax year 2023

    $3,071,933

    Grants listed
    100
    Assets, end of year
    $88,084,763

  • Tax year 2022

    $2,958,695

    Grants listed
    93
    Assets, end of year
    $81,513,795

  • Tax year 2021

    $3,349,719

    Grants listed
    83
    Assets, end of year
    $77,170,111

  • Tax year 2020

    $3,260,956

    Grants listed
    99
    Assets, end of year
    $92,074,763

  • Tax year 2019

    $3,229,079

    Grants listed
    99
    Assets, end of year
    $76,149,180

Grants paid in 2024

91 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Richmond University Medical Center FoundationStaten Island, NY

    Equipment for biplane imaging and to expand , improve biplane cardiac cath lab

    $400,000
  2. Meals on Wheels of Staten Island IncStaten Island, NY

    Closing costs and interest on loan to purchase and renovate the site

    $200,000
  3. New York Early Childhood Professional Development InstituteNew York, NY

    Si alliance for north shore children and families

    $175,000
  4. Research Foundationcity University of New YorkNew York, NY

    Si alliance for north shore children and families

    $175,000
  5. St George Theatre Restoration IncStaten Island, NY

    Employee matching gift by alfredo cerullo ; " sidewalk to stage " - re-design front steps, installing carpeting, 250 ada-complaint seats

    $152,500
  6. Crimsonrise IncStaten Island, NY

    Acquisition of building & renovation for use by 'spelling to communicate' participants and training programs

    $110,000
  7. PalNew York, NY

    Youth development professional career exploration programs,

    $100,000
  8. The ARC New YorkLatham, NY

    Purchase of shelfing and archival supplies

    $100,000
  9. Staten Island Institute of Arts and SciencesStaten Island, NY

    To pay external consultants for wealth screening software , marketing materials and staff time; employee matching gift by dolores morris

    $83,210
  10. Staten Island Historical SocietyStaten Island, NY

    To support the restored museum curator position

    $80,000
  11. Jewish Community Center of Staten IslandStaten Island, NY

    Foundation to fund social workers and assist in overcoming barriers to employment

    $76,500
  12. The Grace Foundation of New YorkStaten Island, NY

    Support staff expenses for the new food truck program

    $75,000
  13. African Refuge IncStaten Island, NY

    Youth opportunity & youth entrepreneurs programs for youth in park hill community

    $70,000
  14. Alvin Ailey Dance FoundationNew York, NY

    Host ailey dance kids residencies in tier 1 si schools

    $60,000
  15. City Harvest IncBrooklyn, NY

    Support, rescue & distribution of 3 million pounds of healthy foods

    $50,000
  16. Community Service SocietyNew York, NY

    Support voluntary recruitment, training and placement - peer interviewers and counselors

    $50,000
  17. Daytop Samaritan VillageStaten Island, NY

    Support a full time peer specialist and provide outreach recovery and wellness services.

    $50,000
  18. Friends of New World PrepStaten Island, NY

    Fund used to close the gap and new facilities

    $50,000
  19. Friends of Olmsted Beil HouseStaten Island, NY

    Preparation of civil and electrical designs

    $50,000
  20. Green City ForceBrooklyn, NY

    Support mariners harbor eco-hub - recruitment, training and infrastructure

    $50,000
  21. Make the Road New YorkBrooklyn, NY

    Esol & civics classes

    $50,000
  22. New York Landmarks ConservancyNew York, NY

    Hire multiple preservation specialist , architects, contractors and consultants to ensure high quality standards

    $50,000
  23. New York UniversityNew York, NY

    To support personnels, materials, stipends for adaptive leadership lab

    $50,000
  24. On Your MarkStaten Island, NY

    Purchasing production equipment and staff training

    $50,000
  25. Partnership with ChildrenNew York, NY

    To support the social work director at is 49

    $50,000
  26. Read Alliance IncNew York, NY

    To inc literacy skills in student grades k-2 with trained teen tutors

    $50,000
  27. Si NFPStaten Island, NY

    To build organizational capacity including a strategic and actionable funding development plan.

    $50,000
  28. SicmStaten Island, NY

    The foundation funding to offset expenses associated with schematic design of ge 2.0

    $50,000
  29. Staten Island YMCAStaten Island, NY

    To support personnels, materials, training to inc access to mental health services

    $50,000
  30. The New York FoundlingNew York, NY

    Engage and retain high-need parents of young children in healthy families

    $50,000
  31. Urban Hope NYCStaten Island, NY

    Literacy volunteer program offered at 4 local public schools

    $50,000
  32. The Staten Island Partnership for Community Wellness IncStaten Island, NY

    Elizabeth dubovsky fellowship

    $48,000
  33. Illuminart ProductionsStaten Island, NY

    Support center consultants to build organizational capacity

    $40,000
  34. Literacy Partners IncNew York, NY

    To implement la fuerza workshops and leadership development for low-income , spanish learning on si north space

    $40,000
  35. Reach Out and Read of Greater New YorkNew York, NY

    Provide books for children, literacy for parents, training and support for pediatricians

    $35,000
  36. A Very Special PlaceStaten Island, NY

    Purchase of non-ambulatory van

    $30,500
  37. NY Center for Interpersonal DevelopmentStaten Island, NY

    Elizabeth dubovsky fellowship

    $30,000
  38. Philharmonic-Symphony Society of NY IncNew York, NY

    Philharmonic schools programs at PS 26

    $30,000
  39. Women in Need IncNew York, NY

    Support programming at win's audre lorde family

    $30,000
  40. 5BORONew York, NY

    To conduct poll, identify needs, trends and NY policy shape discussions

    $25,000
  41. Bait-Ul Jamaat House of CommunityStaten Island, NY

    Work shop materials and peer support certification

    $25,000
  42. Bee-U IncStaten Island, NY

    Expanding urban beekeeping fellowship and green jobs pipelines

    $25,000
  43. Bridge Preparatory Charter SchoolStaten Island, NY

    To inc teacher participation at the structured literacy practicum

    $25,000
  44. Forgotten Foods CenterStaten Island, NY

    Leadership development and community engagement initiatives

    $25,000
  45. Friends of Alice Austen HouseStaten Island, NY

    LGBTQ+ photographic story telling programs

    $25,000
  46. St Clare SchoolStaten Island, NY

    3-year subscription cost and training for 'leader in me' program

    $25,000
  47. Justice Innovation IncNew York, NY

    Elizabeth dubovsky fellowship

    $23,000
  48. Staten Island Giving CircleStaten Island, NY

    Buildout new spaces and growing young veteran attendees

    $20,000
  49. TDFNew York, NY

    Theatre tickets for si students and teaching artist fees

    $20,000
  50. Lawyers Alliance for New YorkNew York, NY

    For personnel and otps for those work in projects

    $17,500
  51. NYC H2ONew York, NY

    Organizing volunteers to cleanup north shore wetlands

    $15,000
  52. Out of the Storm Senior Services IncStaten Island, NY

    Hire part-time case managers to serve 10 older adult residents.

    $15,000
  53. Universal Temple of the ArtsStaten Island, NY

    Support the creation of institutional archive to preserve uta's legacy

    $13,500
  54. Friends of Carmel Richmond IncStaten Island, NY

    Purchase of specialized chairs for nursing

    $12,000
  55. Notre Dame Academy High SchoolStaten Island, NY

    Employee matching gift by jill o'donnell tormey

    $10,500
  56. George L Elbert Intermediate School - IS2Staten Island, NY

    Professional development - social emotional learning ; employee matching gift by christina kuhn;

    $10,499
  57. Community Agency for Senior CitizensStaten Island, NY

    Support capacity building activities to foster future empowerment of team members

    $10,000
  58. CsceStaten Island, NY

    Stars of tomorrow enrichment

    $10,000
  59. Franciscan Handmaids of Mary St Edward Food Party IncStaten Island, NY

    Renovation to make pantry conditions safer for volunteers

    $10,000
  60. InvictusStaten Island, NY

    Startup invictus bakery at si & cover staff and space cost

    $10,000
  61. Metropolitan New York Coordinating Council on Jewish PovertyNew York, NY

    14 si pantries funding for kosher and halal food and transportation cost

    $10,000
  62. Nami-Nyc Staten IslandStaten Island, NY

    Mental health first aid training and certification

    $10,000
  63. Unity Games IncStaten Island, NY

    Purchasing uniforms, lunches, fees for illumin art and transportation of participants in 2024 unity games

    $10,000
  64. NYC Department of Education- PS 39Staten Island, NY

    Funding for furnishing, sensory elements, technology for wellness rooms

    $9,999
  65. NYC Department of Education- PS 46Staten Island, NY

    Training and ongoing coaching

    $9,999
  66. Nycps Arts OfficeNew York, NY

    Purchase of 28 string instruments to equip salute to music si programs

    $9,999
  67. PS 26 the Carteret SchoolStaten Island, NY

    Professional development to inc k-5 student's ela achievement

    $9,999
  68. PS 65-THE Academy of Innovative LearningStaten Island, NY

    To cover the cost of the tada partnership

    $9,999
  69. NYC Department of Education- PS 13Staten Island, NY

    Purchase of brag tags, ball chains , certficates, silicone bracelets, door posters and school posters

    $9,494
  70. Oceanic Hook and Ladder Co No 1Staten Island, NY

    Purchase 3 new handie -talkie radios for volunteers firefighters

    $9,450
  71. Philanthropy New YorkNew York, NY

    Philanthropy NY membership for sif philanthropic staff thru jun 30, 2025

    $7,250
  72. BikenyNew York, NY

    Staff for bike education, program promotion, admin and park permits

    $7,000
  73. Brothers Care IncStaten Island, NY

    Food, clothing and supplies for communities

    $7,000
  74. Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical GardenStaten Island, NY

    Employee matching gift by alfredo cerullo

    $6,658
  75. Candid (the Foundation Center)New York, NY

    To strengthen the under-resourced si NP and advance knowledge of philanthropy

    $5,000
  76. Eden IIStaten Island, NY

    Employee matching gift by daniel master

    $5,000
  77. First United Christian ChurchStaten Island, NY

    Stipends for pantry volunteers

    $5,000
  78. HBCU Night IncNew York, NY

    Financial aid workshop at HBCU family day

    $5,000
  79. Muslim Sisters of Staten IslandStaten Island, NY

    Gem program at PS 74 girls fostering confidence and leadership

    $5,000
  80. Richmond Medical CenterStaten Island, NY

    Employee matching gift by kathyrn rooney

    $4,170
  81. Dreyfus Intermediate School 49Staten Island, NY

    Purchase of washer, dryer and supplies

    $4,000
  82. Archcare Community ServicesNew York, NY

    Employee matching gift by kathyrn rooney

    $2,500
  83. St Ann's ParishStaten Island, NY

    Employee matching gift by kathyrn rooney

    $2,500
  84. Seamen's Society for Children & FamiliesStaten Island, NY

    Employee matching gift by suzanne ainsile

    $2,050
  85. St Joseph Hill AcademyStaten Island, NY

    Employee matching gift by kathyrn rooney

    $1,800
  86. Staten Island AcademyStaten Island, NY

    Employee matching gift by daniel master

    $1,500
  87. Pride Center of Staten IslandStaten Island, NY

    Employee matching gift by daniel master

    $600
  88. College of Staten Island FoundationStaten Island, NY

    Employee matching gift by alfredo cerullo

    $500
  89. Cooleys Anemia Foundation IncStaten Island, NY

    Employee matching gift by kathyrn rooney

    $250
  90. Staten Island Zoological SocietyStaten Island, NY

    Employee matching gift by kathyrn rooney

    $250
  91. Staten Island Women IncStaten Island, NY

    Employee matching gift by kathyrn rooney

    $200

Approved for future payment

21 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. Richmond Medical CenterStaten Island, NY

    Installment payment on bilateral imaging equipment

    $400,000
  2. Project HospitalityStaten Island, NY

    Renovations to volunteer and housing for homeless with disabilities

    $110,000
  3. Staten Island Historical SocietyStaten Island, NY

    Curator for exhibitions

    $80,000
  4. Community Health Action of Staten IslandStaten Island, NY

    Legal training for staff

    $50,000
  5. Cooke School and InstituteNew York, NY

    Professional development for teachers

    $50,000
  6. Crimsonrise IncStaten Island, NY

    Building renovations

    $50,000
  7. Literacy IncNew York, NY

    Community activities focused on literacy

    $50,000
  8. Women in Need IncNew York, NY

    Work skill training for shelter residents

    $50,000
  9. Sundog TheatreStaten Island, NY

    School based arts programs

    $45,000
  10. Maker Park Radio IncStaten Island, NY

    Sound industry training for youth

    $40,000
  11. Citizens Committee for New York CityNew York, NY

    Microgrants and tech assistance

    $25,000
  12. NYC BalletNew York, NY

    School based arts programs

    $25,000
  13. Talking Eyes MediaMontclair, NJ

    Film production

    $25,000
  14. Staten Island Performing Provider SystemStaten Island, NY

    Veterans task force

    $20,000
  15. The Sylvia CenterBronx, NY

    Youth and family cooking program

    $20,000
  16. Special Olympics New YorkNew York, NY

    Local activities on staten island

    $10,000
  17. US Soccer FoundationWashington, DC

    Volunteer and coaches training

    $10,000
  18. NYC Department of Education - PS 23Staten Island, NY

    Professional development for teachers

    $9,999
  19. NYC Department of Education - PS 45Staten Island, NY

    Professional development for teachers

    $9,999
  20. Staten Island AcademyStaten Island, NY

    Board/staff match

    $2,000
  21. Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical GardenStaten Island, NY

    Board/staff match

    $500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Arts and culture6 grants $400,71023% of the total
  2. Human services9 grants $371,50022% of the total
  3. Education9 grants $277,00016% of the total
  4. Food and agriculture2 grants $250,00015% of the total
  5. Health5 grants $249,17015% of the total
  6. Crime and legal aid2 grants $73,0004% of the total
  7. 10 other causes12 grants $94,1585% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. New York91 grants $3,534,876

Officers, directors and trustees

9 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Kathryn Krause RooneyCHAIR Hours 3Pay $0
  • Alfred C Cerullo IIIVICE CHAIR Hours 3Pay $0
  • Lenore F PuleoTREASURER Hours 3Pay $0
  • Jill O'Donnell-Tormey PHDSECRETARY Hours 3Pay $0
  • Suzanne Stirn AinslieDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Alice B DiamondDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Daniel L Master JrDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Dolores N MorrisDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Laura Jean WattersEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hours 40Pay $178,438

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