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PETER & JERI DEJANA FOUNDATION
PORT WASHINGTON, NY · EIN 276985468 · Form 990PF · FY2024 · NTEE T22 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Very Large (>$50M)
revenue
$302.3M
expenses
$241K
net assets
$332.0M
employees
—
profile · synthesized from sources

The PETER & JERI DEJANA FOUNDATION is a private foundation based in Port Washington, NY, focused on grantmaking across health, education, and community initiatives. It supports medical research, hospital programs, educational institutions, and local nonprofits primarily in the Long Island area. The foundation also funds national health research organizations and donor-advised charitable funds.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Health and Safety
Supports hospital foundations and local health initiatives, including funding for defibrillators and public education via Nassau Parks Conservancy
Educational Programs
Provides grants to educational institutions including Long Island University and Whistone Academy for program support
Local Charity Support
Partners with Community Chest of Port Washington to sponsor fundraising events and support local charitable causes
Medical Research Support
Funds research initiatives in neurology and Parkinson’s disease through grants to institutions like the Michael J. Fox Foundation and the American Academy of Neurology Institute
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Genetic and Neurological Disease Research Funding 2 activities
    • Funding Parkinson's research
      Supports scientific research on Parkinson’s disease through grant funding.
    • Funding neurology research
      Provides financial support for research in neurology through grants, advancing understanding and treatment in the field.
  • Hospital and Medical Center Support 2 activities
    • Funding defibrillators and related education programs
      Finances the acquisition of defibrillators and supports associated education programs to improve emergency medical response.
    • Funding hospital initiatives
      Funds hospital initiatives through grants, supporting healthcare programs and services.
  • Teacher & Classroom Innovation Grants 1 activity
    • Funding educational programs
      Finances a range of educational initiatives through grants, supporting academic and community-based learning efforts.
  • University-Specific Endowment and Program Funding 1 activity
    • Funding initiatives at Long Island University
      Provides grant support for programs and initiatives at Long Island University.
  • Community Foundation & United Way Support 1 activity
    • Funding local charities and fundraising events in Port Washington
      Supports local charitable organizations and community fundraising events in Port Washington through financial grants.
  • Medical Research Funding 1 activity
    • Funding medical school activities at University of Pennsylvania
      Provides funding for medical school activities at the University of Pennsylvania, specifically in support of Dr. Goldberg’s work.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Sponsoring arts and cultural programming through Landmark on Main Street
      Sponsors the 2021–2022 season and holds naming rights for Landmark on Main Street, supporting arts and cultural events.
financials · form 990PF · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$302.35M
Contributions & grants$301.18M100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$1.68M1%
Other revenue$-566K
expenses
Total expenses$241K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$3.70M
balance sheet
Total assets$332.02M
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$332.02M
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +9763.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 8
  • ANTOINETTE LEWIS — TRUSTEE
  • APRIL SCHWEBER — TRUSTEE
  • GERALDINE DEJANA — TRUSTEE
  • JOHN JANKOWSKI — TRUSTEE
  • PETER DEJANA DEC'D-5224 — TRUSTEE
  • RICHARD SHEAFER — TRUSTEE
  • ROBERT MORAN JR — TRUSTEE
  • TYLER SCHWEBER-DEJANA — TRUSTEE
relationships · 9

Who they work with

  • AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY INSTITUTE Partner — Receives funding for neurology research.
  • COMMUNITY CHEST OF PORT WASHINGTON INC Partner — Receives funding to sponsor fundraising events and support local charities.
  • LANDMARK ON MAIN STREET INC Partner — Sponsored for the 2021–2022 season with naming rights.
  • LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY Partner — Receives support for initiatives and programs.
  • MICHAEL J FOX FOUNDATION FOR PARKINSONS RESEARCH Partner — Receives funding for Parkinson's research.
  • NASSAU PARKS CONSERVANCY INC Partner — Receives funding for defibrillators and education programs.
  • PENN MEDICINE-PMA Partner — Receives contributions for University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine activities on behalf of Dr. Goldberg.
  • THE ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION INC Partner — Receives funding to support hospital initiatives.
  • WHITESTONE ACADEMY INC Partner — Receives funding for educational programs.