Caraccio Family Foundation
Caraccio Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in youth programs, health, homelessness services, humanitarian assistance, and other areas.
Caraccio Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Caraccio Family Foundation gave $179K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $178,650
- +14.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +233.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,933
- -65.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $4,214,586
- -1.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Caraccio Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Caraccio Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Moral Values Program ($120K). Together the top 10 received $171K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 63 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, California recipients received 93% of grant dollars. New York, Washington, D.C., North Carolina, and Maryland each accounted for 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Caraccio Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 122% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $130K (2020) to $179K (2024). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $179K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Moral Values Program Sacramento, CA | General & Unrestricted | $120,000 |
| St Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church Santa Ana, CA | HIVE Youth Program | $39,750 |
| Catholic Medical Mission Board Inc New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc Hagerstown, MD | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Roof Above Inc Charlotte, NC | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| The Lamp Foundation Inc Montclair, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| St Lawrence Martyr School Redondo Beach, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,200 |
| Christian Appalachian Project Inc Paintsville, KY | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Finca International Inc Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Foundation for Children in Need Inc Arlington HTS, IL | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,214,586 | $159,375 | $204,366 | $178,650 | 20 | $198,631 | $159,242 | $162,666 |
| 2023 | $4,259,577 | $219,268 | $178,225 | $155,500 | 6 | $175,090 | $220,368 | $204,515 |
| 2022 | $4,218,534 | $106,906 | $190,983 | $166,595 | 12 | $185,934 | $117,369 | $207,157 |
| 2021 | $4,302,611 | $370,514 | $172,336 | $151,100 | 18 | $170,328 | $118,886 | $208,969 |
| 2020 | $4,104,433 | $202,232 | $150,388 | $130,200 | 7 | — | $1,089 | $202,601 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Caraccio Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $163K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Catholic Medical Mission Board describes its work as delivering locally sustainable health solutions worldwide, while Roof Above describes its mission as uniting the Charlotte community to end homelessness through services and housing. Friends of the World Food Program says it works to mobilize U.S. support for ending hunger, and Christian Appalachian Project describes its mission as service in Appalachia.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $178,650 through 20 grants. The median grant was $1,000; grants ranged from $200 to $120,000. The largest awards were $120,000 to Moral Values Program for general and unrestricted purposes and $39,750 to St Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church for its HIVE Youth Program. Other listed grants included $2,000 to Catholic Medical Mission Board and $1,500 each to Médecins Sans Frontières USA, Roof Above, and The Lamp Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James Thomas Caraccio as director and secretary; John Edward Caraccio, Laura Ghene Caraccio, Lisa Florene Caraccio, Mark Joseph Caraccio, and Paul Matthew Caraccio as directors; Terese Marie Caraccio as director and treasurer; Leonard William Caraccio Jr. as director and vice president; and Leonard William Caraccio Sr. as director and president.
Caraccio Family Foundation is led by Leonard William Caraccio Sr., Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Leonard William Caraccio Sr.
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Thomas Caraccio
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Edward Caraccio
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Ghene Caraccio
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leonard William Caraccio Jr.
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Florene Caraccio
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Joseph Caraccio
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Matthew Caraccio
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terese Marie Caraccio
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Caraccio Family Foundation
How much does Caraccio Family Foundation give each year?
Caraccio Family Foundation gave $179K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $156K across 6 grants.
What is Caraccio Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Caraccio Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $8,933, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Caraccio Family Foundation give grants?
Caraccio Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants) and San Diego, CA (2 grants).
Does Caraccio Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 70% of Caraccio Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Caraccio Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Caraccio Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Moral Values Program ($120,000), St Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church ($39,750) and Catholic Medical Mission Board Inc ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Caraccio Family Foundation?
Caraccio Family Foundation reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $199K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $163K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Caraccio Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Caraccio Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Caraccio Family Foundation's EIN?
Caraccio Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1577597. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Caraccio Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Caraccio Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Caraccio Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/caraccio-family-foundation-morg_1a5d52490ea246d88b7aaa19f5a70ab9
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