Chris William Caras Foundation
Chris William Caras Foundation is a private foundation, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $214K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $13K.
Chris William Caras Foundation at a glance
In short: Chris William Caras Foundation gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $10,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $214,373
- +2.2% vs 2023
- 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.
Who Chris William Caras Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $214,373 | $20,467 | $15,863 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | $12,915 |
| 2023 | $209,769 | $19,718 | $188 | — | — | — | $13,145 |
| 2022 | $190,239 | $13,415 | — | — | — | — | $7,540 |
| 2021 | $176,824 | $42,713 | $6,315 | — | — | — | $37,391 |
| 2020 | $140,426 | $8,876 | $9,074 | — | — | — | $5,364 |
| 2019 | $140,624 | $19,296 | $8,237 | — | — | — | $19,296 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Chris William Caras Foundation is led by Chris W. Caras Jr., President since 2022 (on filings since 2019); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chris W. Caras Jr.
President
Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Rhea Caras
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Stacy Joan Caras
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Joan Caras
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Chris W. Caras Sr. (2019–2021) — President
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 Chris William Caras Foundation
How much does Chris William Caras Foundation give each year?
Chris William Caras Foundation gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Chris William Caras Foundation?
Chris William Caras Foundation reported $214K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $20K.
Where does Chris William Caras Foundation operate?
Chris William Caras Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Chris William Caras Foundation's EIN?
Chris William Caras Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0809056. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 July 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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