We began The JJ Nicastro Foundation after JJ passed away tragically on July 12, 2007 at the young age of 12. We wanted to keep JJ's name alive in a way that would have a positive impact on other children's lives.

We promote the spirit of JJ Nicastro who was loving, caring, charismatic, sensitive and competitive.

Our goal is to make a positive influence on young students involved primarily in youth sports and school activities. This will be accomplished by financial support, as well as, a mentoring program. We will hold many events throughout the year which can be viewed on the Events Page.

Recent Donations
Dave & Lynn Salah - $50.00
Charlie & Marieanne Nicastro - $25.00
John & Meghan Harnish - $100.00
Paul Muniz (Burns & Levinson LLP) - $500.00
Rocky Silva - $50.00
Gino & Doris Aspesi - $50.00

We are going have many fundraisers throughout the year in order to raise money for the college and youth athletic scholarships. Click here to view upcoming events. If you would like to get involved or have an event idea please go to the Contact Us page and get in touch with me.

The JJ Nicastro Foundation doesn't only award scholarships, the foundation raised thousands at The Pride Stride, participated in The Relay for Life by donating money to The American Cancer Society and also gave generous donations to The Gloucester Stage Co. The JJ Nicastro Foundation is a well rounded foundation which likes to contribute to good causes across the board. We are working on a Mentor Program for the Cape Ann area. The contributions the foundation provides are vast. Donations don't always have to be monetary. If you would like to get involved please contact us.

It's expensive for families to pay for athletic fees, equipment, college and even sometimes a hearty turkey dinner on Thanksgiving. Places like Captain Carlos, Jalapenos and Gorton's, who allow us to use their establishment to raise funds, are what charity is all about. The JJ Nicastro Foundation gave back to the community this past year by giving college and athletic scholarships to deserving students and purchasing Thanksgiving dinners for families in need. Our goal is to give between $25,000-$30,000 per year in scholarships, dinners and whatever else we see fit. Your donations are giving back directly to the children of this community. It's wrong for a child not to play sports because his parents can't afford it. So let's make it a goal to raise enough money that all children have a chance to make the team. Thank you all for your generosity and continued support.

Click Here To View The Recipients Of The First Annual JJ Nicastro Foundation Scholarships

Latest News:
 JJ Nicastro Memorial College Scholarship - $10,000 in scholarships
 Cape Ann 8th-11th Grade High School Athletic Scholarship Application
 JJ's Parents Give Back To Lorraine Bldg Fire Victims
 GHS Playing for JJ
First-ever JJ Nicastro Turkey Bowl a Huge Success!!!
Thanksgving Day Football: Playing for JJ


Click here to read poems written by Jessica Bishop with JJ in her heart.


Click here to read more about JJ's first published book
"The Monkey and the Lizard"

Song Written and Performed by Frank Gentile. We can't thank you and your family enough for everything you've done for us.

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The JJ Nicastro Foundation * 9 Lattof Farm Circle * Rockport, MA 01966