Carosella Family Foundation
Carosella Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Boynton Beach, Florida. It reported 12 grants totaling $20,436 in 2024, with recipients including charitable organizations in Florida and several other states.
Carosella Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Carosella Family Foundation gave $20K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Florida. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,436
- -64.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -36.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,703
- -44.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $534,815
- +19.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (3 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Carosella 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. The filing lists Joseph Carosella as the contact; form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions are listed as N/A.
- Contact
Application contact: Joseph Carosella
Mailing address: 4348 Saint Andrews Drive, Boynton Beach, FL 33436
Phone: (561) 272-3700
Email: jcarosella@cdri.net
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Carosella Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Domestic Violence Foundation ($5K). Together the top 10 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 91 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (55%), Texas (24%), New Jersey (10%), Pennsylvania (5%), and California (5%). The listed grants also include a recipient in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Carosella Family Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 12 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2020) to $58K (2023). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Violence Foundation Austin, TX | Donation | $5,000 |
| Delray Beach Chamber Educational Fund Delray Beach, FL | Donation | $4,500 |
| Chiera Family Foundation Coconut Creek, FL | Donation | $2,640 |
| Roots & Wings Inc Denville, NJ | Donation | $2,000 |
| Sweet Dream Makers Boca Raton, FL | Donation | $1,061 |
| Cros Ministeries Lake Worth Beach, FL | Donation | $1,000 |
| Delray Beach Public Library Delray Beach, FL | Donation | $1,000 |
| Knights of Pythagoras Philadelphia, PA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Milagro Foundation San Rafael, CA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Pace Center for Girls Inc Jacksonville, FL | Donation | $535 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $534,815 | $109,998 | $22,117 | $20,436 | 12 | $20,436 | $11,567 |
| 2023 | $446,934 | $76,166 | $59,379 | $57,736 | 19 | $59,379 | $3,682 |
| 2022 | $440,397 | $-840 | $50,012 | $48,015 | 26 | $48,015 | $6,164 |
| 2021 | $491,249 | $132,146 | $32,708 | $27,050 | 15 | $27,050 | $7,121 |
| 2020 | $391,810 | $27,169 | $22,957 | $18,578 | 19 | — | $26,336 |
| 2019 | $387,598 | $185,111 | $55,531 | $53,792 | 30 | — | $12,131 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose stated missions address areas such as cancer research and support for children with cancer, children’s health and wellness, and assistance with basic needs and self-sufficiency. These are the grantees’ missions, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $20,436. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $5,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants included $5,000 to Domestic Violence Foundation, $4,500 to Delray Beach Chamber Educational Fund, $2,640 to Chiera Family Foundation, and $2,000 to Roots & Wings Inc.
Other recipients included Sweet Dream Makers ($1,061), Cros Ministries ($1,000), Delray Beach Public Library ($1,000), Knights of Pythagoras ($1,000), Milagro Foundation ($1,000), Pace Center for Girls Inc ($535), Boca Helping Hands ($500), and Paramount Winterguard ($200).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Joseph Carosella is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Carosella Family Foundation is led by Joseph Carosella, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph Carosella
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Carosella Family Foundation
How much does Carosella Family Foundation give each year?
Carosella Family Foundation gave $20K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $58K across 19 grants.
What is Carosella Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Carosella Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,703, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Carosella Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Carosella Family Foundation give grants?
Carosella Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (24%) and New Jersey (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Delray Beach, FL (2 grants) and Boca Raton, FL (2 grants).
Does Carosella Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Carosella Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (12 grants).
Who are Carosella Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Carosella Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Domestic Violence Foundation ($5,000), Delray Beach Chamber Educational Fund ($4,500) and Chiera Family Foundation ($2,640), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Carosella Family Foundation?
Carosella Family Foundation reported $535K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $110K.
What does Carosella Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose stated missions address areas such as cancer research and support for children with cancer, children’s health and wellness, and assistance with basic needs and self-sufficiency. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Carosella 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 Carosella Family Foundation's EIN?
Carosella Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-6498192. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Carosella 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.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 5, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 5, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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