For the Giving Foundation

INCLINE VILLAGE, NV EIN: 77-0469860

For the Giving Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in INCLINE VILLAGE, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $527K. Net investment income was $11K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$527K

+2353.2% YoY

Grant Count

+80.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$59K

+1262.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, For the Giving Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About For the Giving Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

California $624K (98%)

Georgia $5K (1%)

Tennessee $5K (1%)

Nevada $3K (1%)

Maryland $400 (0%)

Illinois $100 (0%)

States

California Georgia Illinois Maryland Nevada Tennessee

Cities

AmericusAtlantaChicagoHagerstownIncline VillageLos AngelesMemphisOsnardRenoSanta BarbaraSparks

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	—	$371,555	$378,897
Revenue	$25,175	$18,130	$9,835
Expenses	$540,661	$30,911	$38,178
Qualifying Distributions	$527,434	$21,500	$31,000
Net Investment Income	$11,394	$7,863	$3,403
Distributable Amount	$22,038	$18,955	$18,792

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 9 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

22 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Movement of Spiritual Inner Awareness ($510,837), Shriners Children's ($5,000), St Judes Children's Research Hospital ($5,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
SHRINERS CHILDREN'S ATLANTA, GA	CHARITABLE GENERAL DONATION IS TOWARD THE SHRINERS CHILDREN'S	$5,000
ST JUDES CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TN	CHARITABLE GENERAL DONATION IS TOWARD THE ST. JUDES CHILDRENS RESEARCH HOSPITAL	$5,000
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY AMERICUS, GA	CHARITABLE GENERAL DONATION TOWARD THE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY	$100
FOOD BANK OF NORTHERN NEVADA SPARKS, NV	CHARITABLE GENERAL DONATION TOWARD THE FOOD BANK OF NORTHERN NEVADA	$200
INCLINE VILLAGE COMMUNITY INCLINE VILLAGE, NV	CHARITABLE GENERAL DONATION TOWARD THE INCLINE VILLAGE COMMUNITY	$1,000
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS HAGERSTOWN, MD	CHARITABLE GENERAL DONATION TOWARD DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS	$200
FEEDING AMERICA CHICAGO, IL	CHARITABLE GENERAL DONATION TOWARD THE FEEDING AMERICA	$100
MOVEMENT OF SPIRITUAL INNER AWARENESS LOS ANGELES, CA	CHARITABLE GENERAL DONATION IS TOWARD THE CHURCH OF THE MOVEMENT OF SPIRITUAL AWARENESS.	$4,997
MOVEMENT OF SPIRITUAL INNER AWARENESS LOS ANGELES, CA	CHARITABLE GENERAL DONATION IS TOWARD THE CHURCH OF THE MOVEMENT OF SPIRITUAL AWARENESS.	$510,837

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
IRWIN CARASSO	PRESIDENT	1	—
IRWIN CARASSO	DIRECTOR	—	—
MARILYN CARASSO	SECRETARY	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is For the Giving Foundation?

For the Giving Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in INCLINE VILLAGE, NV. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.

Where does For the Giving Foundation operate?

For the Giving Foundation has awarded grants in California, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Nevada, Tennessee.

What size grants does For the Giving Foundation award?

In 2024, For the Giving Foundation awarded 9 grants totaling $527K — an average of about $59K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is For the Giving Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, For the Giving Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.