Armando J Caruso Trust Dtd 72994
Trust created that upon grantor's death bequests be made to designated organizations annually until it is no longer practical to operate the trust.
Armando J Caruso Trust Dtd 72994 at a glance
In short: Armando J Caruso Trust Dtd 72994 gave $110K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $110,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,750
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,000
- Total assets
- $2,166,988
- +3.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (60% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Armando J Caruso Trust Dtd 72994 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Catholic Near East Welfare Assoc ($33K). Together the top 8 received $110K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Armando J Caruso Trust Dtd 72994 gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $110K (2020) to $110K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $110K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Near East Welfare Assoc New York, NY | Support Organization | $33,000 |
| Society for the Propagation of the Faith of the Roman Catholic Diocese Albany, NY | Support Organization | $11,000 |
| Catholic Medical Mission Board Inc New York, NY | — | $11,000 |
| Discalced Carmelite Nuns of Schenet Pittsford, NY | Support Organization | $11,000 |
| The Congregation of the Marians of Stockbridge, MA | Support Organization | $11,000 |
| National Shrine of the Divine Mercy Stockbridge, MA | Support Organization | $11,000 |
| Basilica of the National Shrine Washington, DC | Support Organization | $11,000 |
| The Blue Army Ofour Lady of Fatima Washington, NJ | Support Organization | $11,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,166,988 | $236,703 | $156,505 | $110,000 | 8 | $235,817 |
| 2024 | $2,086,790 | $123,155 | $152,857 | $110,000 | 8 | $122,390 |
| 2023 | $2,116,492 | $165,316 | $149,512 | $110,000 | 8 | $107,273 |
| 2022 | $2,121,881 | $138,019 | $272,454 | $110,000 | 8 | $138,019 |
| 2021 | $2,256,316 | $305,848 | $152,290 | $110,000 | 8 | $305,843 |
| 2020 | $2,102,758 | $104,013 | $146,220 | $110,000 | 8 | $104,013 |
About Armando J Caruso Trust Dtd 72994
Based on IRS filings
Armando J Caruso Trust Dtd 72994 is a public charity, based in Schenectady, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $110K. Net investment income was $236K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Armando J Caruso Trust Dtd 72994 is led by John Provost, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Provost
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$6K (2020) → $8K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $8K, to John Provost (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Armando J Caruso Trust Dtd 72994
How much does Armando J Caruso Trust Dtd 72994 give each year?
Armando J Caruso Trust Dtd 72994 gave $110K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $110K across 8 grants.
What is Armando J Caruso Trust Dtd 72994's typical grant size?
Armando J Caruso Trust Dtd 72994's median grant in 2025 was $11,000, and its average grant was $13,750, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Armando J Caruso Trust Dtd 72994 give grants?
Armando J Caruso Trust Dtd 72994 gives mostly in New York: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (20%) and District of Columbia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants) and Stockbridge, MA (2 grants).
Does Armando J Caruso Trust Dtd 72994 give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Armando J Caruso Trust Dtd 72994's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Organization" (7 grants).
Who are Armando J Caruso Trust Dtd 72994's largest grantees?
Armando J Caruso Trust Dtd 72994's largest 2025 grantees include Catholic Near East Welfare Assoc ($33,000), Society for the Propagation of the Faith of the Roman Catholic Diocese ($11,000) and Catholic Medical Mission Board Inc ($11,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Armando J Caruso Trust Dtd 72994?
Armando J Caruso Trust Dtd 72994 reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $237K.
What is Armando J Caruso Trust Dtd 72994's EIN?
Armando J Caruso Trust Dtd 72994's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-6459958. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 29, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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