Ernest and Irene Pestana

What they fund

aidecareanimalsamericanchildrensdiseasefosterfoundation

Funding pattern

What this funder pays for, at what size, and how to position adjacent work. Read from their filings, with every number checked against the record.

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

• St Jude Children'S Res Hosp3 grants · $236,794
• Lucille Packard Foundation for Chil3 grants · $82,265
• American Cancer Society3 grants · $77,265
• Sarcoma Foundation of America3 grants · $54,843
• Alzheimer'S Disease Research3 grants · $49,843
• Shriner'S Hospital for Children3 grants · $49,843
• Humane Society Silicon Valley3 grants · $28,006
• Nike Animal Rescue Foundation3 grants · $27,422
• Wounded Warrior3 grants · $21,937
• Newborn Hope3 grants · $19,460

Giving over time

Grant history

All 79 reported grants, largest first.

• $156,794

  St Jude Children'S Res Hosp · Memphis, TN · 2024

  This is a children's hospital that provides medical care to children in need.

• $52,265

  American Cancer Society · Oklahoma City, OK · 2024

  Contribution to the american cancer society to help aide in the treatment of cancer patients.

• $52,265

  Lucille Packard Foundation for Chil · Palo Alto, CA · 2024

  To provide support for childrens hospitals.

• $40,000

  St Jude Children'S Res Hosp · Memphis, TN · 2023

  This is a children's hospital that provides medical care to children in need.

• $40,000

  St Jude Children'S Res Hosp · Memphis, TN · 2022

  This is a children's hospital that provides medical care to children in need.

• $34,843

  Alzheimer'S Disease Research · Clarksburg, MD · 2024

  Contribution to alzheimer's disease research to aide in the treatment of alzheimer's disease.

• $34,843

  Sarcoma Foundation of America · Washington, DC · 2024

  Contribution to presentation high school for support for youth foundations.

• $34,843

  Shriner'S Hospital for Children · Ranson, WV · 2024

  To provide support for childrens hospitals.

• $20,906

  Humane Society Silicon Valley · Milpitas, CA · 2024

  Contribution to the humane society to provide for the care of foster animals.

• $17,422

  Nike Animal Rescue Foundation · San Jose, CA · 2024

  Contribution to the nike animal rescue foundation to provide for the care of foster animals.

• $15,000

  American Cancer Society · Oklahoma City, OK · 2023

  Contribution to the american cancer society to help aide in the treatment of cancer patients.

• $15,000

  Lucille Packard Foundation for Chil · Palo Alto, CA · 2023

  To provide support for childrens hospitals.

• $15,000

  Lucille Packard Foundation for Chil · Palo Alto, CA · 2022

  To provide support for childrens hospitals.

• $13,955

  Newborn Hope · Colorado Springs, CO · 2024

  Contribution to aide in the support of newborns born prematurely.

• $13,937

  Wounded Warrior · Topeka, KS · 2024

  Contribution to help veterans.

• $11,873

  The Michael J Kelly Jr and Yolanda · San Jose, CA · 2024

  To further the purpose of the organization.

• $10,453

  American Heart Association · Santa Rosa, CA · 2024

  Contribution to the american heart association for the prevention of heart disease.

• $10,453

  American Red Cross · Washington, DC · 2024

  The american red cross provided disaster relief services to the individuals involved in the south asia tsunami.

• $10,453

  Aspca · Washington, DC · 2024

  Contribution to the aspca to provide for the care of foster animals.

• $10,453

  California State Parks Foundation · San Francisco, CA · 2024

  Contribution to california state parks foundation to provide for the parks.

• $10,000

  Alzheimer'S Disease Research · Clarksburg, MD · 2023

  Contribution to alzheimer's disease research to aide in the treatment of alzheimer's disease.

• $10,000

  Sarcoma Foundation of America · Washington, DC · 2023

  Contribution to presentation high school for support for youth foundations.

• $10,000

  Shriner'S Hospital for Children · Ranson, WV · 2023

  To provide support for childrens hospitals.

• $10,000

  American Cancer Society · Oklahoma City, OK · 2022

  Contribution to the american cancer society to help aide in the treatment of cancer patients.

• $10,000

  Sarcoma Foundation of America · Washington, DC · 2022

  Contribution to presentation high school for support for youth foundations.

• $8,711

  Guide Dogs of America · Sylmar, CA · 2024

  To provide aide to guide dogs of america.

• $6,969

  19 for Life · San Jose, CA · 2024

  Contribution to support various chartiable causes such as lucile packard childrens hospital and scholarships to student athletes.

• $6,969

  Happy Cats Foundation · Huntington Beach, CA · 2024

  To further the mission of happy cats.

• $6,969

  Meals On Wheels America · Arlington, VA · 2024

  Contribution to meals on wheels america to provide for the hungry.

• $5,226

  Sacred Heart School · Saratoga, CA · 2024

  To further the mission of sacred heart school.

• $5,000

  Leukemia Lymphoma Society · White Plains, NY · 2024

  This is an organization dedicated to the research and cure of leukemia and lymphoma.

• $5,000

  Humane Society Silicon Valley · Milpitas, CA · 2023

  Contribution to the humane society to provide for the care of foster animals.

• $5,000

  Leukemia Lymphoma Society · White Plains, NY · 2023

  This is an organization dedicated to the research and cure of leukemia and lymphoma.

• $5,000

  Nike Animal Rescue Foundation · San Jose, CA · 2023

  Contribution to the nike animal rescue foundation to provide for the care of foster animals.

• $5,000

  Alzheimer'S Disease Research · Clarksburg, MD · 2022

  Contribution to alzheimer's disease research to aide in the treatment of alzheimer's disease.

• $5,000

  Leukemia Lymphoma Society · White Plains, NY · 2022

  This is an organization dedicated to the research and cure of leukemia and lymphoma.

• $5,000

  Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation · Monterey, CA · 2022

  Contribution to monterey bay aquarium foundation to provide for animals.

• $5,000

  Nike Animal Rescue Foundation · San Jose, CA · 2022

  Contribution to the nike animal rescue foundation to provide for the care of foster animals.

• $5,000

  Shriner'S Hospital for Children · Ranson, WV · 2022

  To provide support for childrens hospitals.

• $4,000

  Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation · Monterey, CA · 2024

  Contribution to monterey bay aquarium foundation to provide for animals.

• $4,000

  Pikes Peak Hospice and Palliative C · Colorado Springs, CO · 2024

  Contribution to aide in the youth.

• $4,000

  Wounded Warrior · Topeka, KS · 2023

  Contribution to help veterans.

• $4,000

  Wounded Warrior · Topeka, KS · 2022

  Contribution to help veterans.

• $3,484

  Mayo Clinic Foundation · Scottsdale, AZ · 2024

  The purpose of the grant was to provide the mayo clinic with funds to be utilized in their campaign against alzheimer disease and melanoma research efforts.

• $3,005

  Newborn Hope · Colorado Springs, CO · 2023

  Contribution to aide in the support of newborns born prematurely.

• $3,000

  San Jose Downtown Foundation · San Jose, CA · 2024

  Contribution to downtown doors to provide for public.

• $3,000

  American Heart Association · Santa Rosa, CA · 2023

  Contribution to the american heart association for the prevention of heart disease.

• $3,000

  American Red Cross · Washington, DC · 2023

  The american red cross provided disaster relief services to the individuals involved in the south asia tsunami.

• $3,000

  Aspca · Washington, DC · 2023

  Contribution to the aspca to provide for the care of foster animals.

• $3,000

  California State Parks Foundation · San Francisco, CA · 2023

  Contribution to california state parks foundation to provide for the parks.

• $3,000

  Pikes Peak Hospice and Palliative C · Colorado Springs, CO · 2023

  Contribution to aide in the youth.

• $3,000

  Aspca · Washington, DC · 2022

  Contribution to the aspca to provide for the care of foster animals.

• $2,500

  Guide Dogs of America · Sylmar, CA · 2023

  To provide aide to guide dogs of america.

• $2,500

  Guide Dogs of America · Sylmar, CA · 2022

  To provide aide to guide dogs of america.

• $2,500

  Newborn Hope · Colorado Springs, CO · 2022

  Contribution to aide in the support of newborns born prematurely.

• $2,100

  Humane Society Silicon Valley · Milpitas, CA · 2022

  Contribution to the humane society to provide for the care of foster animals.

• $2,000

  19 for Life · San Jose, CA · 2023

  Contribution to support various chartiable causes such as lucile packard childrens hospital and scholarships to student athletes.

• $2,000

  Happy Cats Foundation · Huntington Beach, CA · 2023

  To further the mission of happy cats.

• $2,000

  March of Dimes · White Plains, NY · 2023

  Contribution to aide in the support of newborns born prematurely.

• $2,000

  Meals On Wheels America · Arlington, VA · 2023

  Contribution to meals on wheels america to provide for the hungry.

• $2,000

  Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation · Monterey, CA · 2023

  Contribution to monterey bay aquarium foundation to provide for animals.

• $2,000

  San Jose Downtown Foundation · San Jose, CA · 2023

  Contribution to downtown doors to provide for public.

• $2,000

  19 for Life · San Jose, CA · 2022

  Contribution to support various chartiable causes such as lucile packard childrens hospital and scholarships to student athletes.

• $2,000

  American Heart Association · Santa Rosa, CA · 2022

  Contribution to the american heart association for the prevention of heart disease.

• $2,000

  American Red Cross · Washington, DC · 2022

  The american red cross provided disaster relief services to the individuals involved in the south asia tsunami.

• $2,000

  California State Parks Foundation · San Francisco, CA · 2022

  Contribution to california state parks foundation to provide for the parks.

• $2,000

  Mayo Clinic Foundation · Scottsdale, AZ · 2022

  The purpose of the grant was to provide the mayo clinic with funds to be utilized in their campaign against alzheimer disease and melanoma research efforts.

• $2,000

  Meals On Wheels America · Arlington, VA · 2022

  Contribution to meals on wheels america to provide for the hungry.

• $2,000

  Pikes Peak Hospice and Palliative C · Colorado Springs, CO · 2022

  Contribution to aide in the youth.

• $1,500

  Sacred Heart School · Saratoga, CA · 2023

  To further the mission of sacred heart school.

• $1,000

  Local Color Sj · San Jose, CA · 2023

  To aide artists in the san jose area.

• $1,000

  Mayo Clinic Foundation · Scottsdale, AZ · 2023

  The purpose of the grant was to provide the mayo clinic with funds to be utilized in their campaign against alzheimer disease and melanoma research efforts.

• $1,000

  Local Color Sj · San Jose, CA · 2022

  To aide artists in the san jose area.

• $1,000

  March of Dimes · White Plains, NY · 2022

  Contribution to aide in the support of newborns born prematurely.

• $1,000

  San Jose Downtown Foundation · San Jose, CA · 2022

  Contribution to downtown doors to provide for public.

• $1,000

  St Christopher Church · San Jose, CA · 2022

  To further the mission of st. Christopher church.

• $500

  Path · Los Angeles, CA · 2022

  Contribution to path to provide for the care of homeless people.

• $174

  Habitat for Humanity · San Francisco, CA · 2024

  To further the mission of habitat for humanity.

• $50

  Habitat for Humanity · San Francisco, CA · 2023

  To further the mission of habitat for humanity.

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