Castner Family Foundation
Castner Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Vero Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $84K.
Castner Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Castner Family Foundation gave $84K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $42K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $84,494
- +1115.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- -84.6% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $42,247
- +7802.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $42,247
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Castner Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc ($84K across 2 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 34 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Castner Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1074% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out well above 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $850 (2020) to $84K (2026). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $84K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $82,713 |
| Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $1,781 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | $608 | $86,521 | $84,494 | 2 | $85,499 | — | $1,505 |
| 2025 | $29,114 | $1,586 | $8,022 | $6,950 | 13 | $7,305 | $1,230 | $3,436 |
| 2024 | $67,432 | $16,305 | $7,110 | $6,450 | 6 | — | $17,578 | — |
| 2023 | $43,571 | — | $8,279 | $7,200 | 7 | $15,479 | $821 | — |
| 2022 | $56,053 | $6,296 | $1,189 | $3,200 | 6 | $4,389 | $6,737 | — |
| 2021 | $44,030 | — | $548 | $5,100 | 6 | — | $355 | — |
| 2020 | $35,485 | $3,531 | $548 | $850 | 3 | — | $3,792 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Castner Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Castner Family Foundation is led by Allen G Castner, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Allen G Castner
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin M Castner
Director
Vice President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chelsea Alban
Director
Vice President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Castner Family Foundation
How much does Castner Family Foundation give each year?
Castner Family Foundation gave $84K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $7K across 13 grants.
Where does Castner Family Foundation operate?
Castner Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas.
How much is Castner Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2026, Castner Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Castner Family Foundation's EIN?
Castner Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4010799. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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