Castellano Family Foundation
The Castellano Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Saratoga, California. Its stated mission is to make positive, effective, and meaningful contributions to children and families in its community; its website also describes a veterans services program focused on therapy for military members and veterans.
Castellano Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Castellano Family Foundation gave $1.3M across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $639K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,278,077
- +309.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -95.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $639,039
- +8087.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $639,039
- Primary geography
- California (100% 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 Castellano Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2023 filing says application materials and guidelines were available on the website it identified. It also says the foundation does not accept requests from projects or organizations based outside Santa Clara County unless the grant will directly benefit Latinos residing in Santa Clara County.
- Review Cycle
- The 2023 filing says the submission deadline for each grant cycle was posted at least 45 days in advance.
- Deadline
- The 2023 filing says the submission deadline for each grant cycle was posted at least 45 days in advance.
- Contact
Application contact: Castellano Family Foundation
Mailing address: 14547 Carnelian Cir, Saratoga, CA 95070
Phone: (408) 868-1655
Website: https://thecastellanofoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Castellano Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Silicon Valley Community Foundation ($1.3M). Together the top 2 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
149 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 145 grants of 149 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2023 filing states that requests from projects or organizations outside Santa Clara County were not accepted unless the grant would directly benefit Latinos residing in Santa Clara County. In 2024, all reported grant dollars went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Castellano Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 134% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 106% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $312K (2023) to $1.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA | Assett transfer from MS | $1,273,077 |
| Opera Cultura Oakland, CA | Yr 2 renewal Grant | $5,000 |
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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 | — | $452,523 | $1,316,379 | $1,278,077 | 2 | — | $14,746 | — |
| 2023 | $863,856 | $319,797 | $527,058 | $312,200 | 40 | $81,558 | $19,067 | $76,941 |
| 2022 | $1,071,117 | $1,068,580 | $1,044,351 | $834,000 | 48 | $206,427 | $26,518 | — |
| 2021 | $1,046,888 | $598,685 | $721,388 | $546,700 | 59 | — | $38,190 | $111,032 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website states that it aims to contribute to children and families in its community. It describes veterans services that include individual therapy for military members and veterans experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder or substance abuse, as well as couples therapy.
Its 2024 grants included Silicon Valley Community Foundation, whose stated mission focuses on addressing systemic inequities in Silicon Valley, including through work on housing, early childhood development, financial stability, equity and social justice, and emergency response. The other 2024 recipient, Opera Cultura, says its mission is to explore the Latino-Hispanic cultural experience through music theatre and opera, while giving community members opportunities to participate as creators, learners, and performers.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported two grants totaling $1,278,077. The grants ranged from $5,000 to $1,273,077, with a median of $639,038. The largest grant was $1,273,077 to Silicon Valley Community Foundation, recorded as an “Assett transfer from MS.” Opera Cultura received $5,000 for a “Yr 2 renewal Grant.”
The 2023 filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It directs applicants to find funding criteria, application guidelines, information, and materials on the website named in that filing, and lists Santa Clara County restrictions. These are instructions from the 2023 filing, which is marked final, and should not be treated as current application guidance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing were Carmela Castellano-Garcia, President; Armando Castellano, Secretary; Maria T West, Treasurer; and Alcario Castellano, Emeritus Trustee.
Castellano Family Foundation is led by Carmela Castellano-Garcia, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carmela Castellano-Garcia
President
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alcario Castellano
Emeritus Trustee
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Armando Castellano
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria T. West
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Carmen Castellano (2021) — Vice President · Filing note: Through 71820
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Castellano Family Foundation
How much does Castellano Family Foundation give each year?
Castellano Family Foundation gave $1.3M across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $312K across 40 grants.
What does Castellano Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website states that it aims to contribute to children and families in its community. It describes veterans services that include individual therapy for military members and veterans experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder or substance abuse, as well as couples therapy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Castellano Family Foundation?
The 2023 filing says application materials and guidelines were available on the website it identified. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Castellano Family Foundation make grants?
The 2023 filing states that requests from projects or organizations outside Santa Clara County were not accepted unless the grant would directly benefit Latinos residing in Santa Clara County. In 2024, all reported grant dollars went to recipients in California.
What is Castellano Family Foundation's EIN?
Castellano Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2164439. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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