Guillaro Family Char Foundation
Guillaro Family Char Foundation is a private foundation based in Pleasantville, New York. In 2024, it reported giving $125,500 through 15 grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in New York, Virginia, and North Dakota.
Guillaro Family Char Foundation at a glance
In short: Guillaro Family Char Foundation gave $126K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in New York. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $125,500
- +66.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,367
- +77.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $127,478
- +3993.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (5 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (88% 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 Guillaro Family Char Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co P Guillaro 15 Marling Ave, Pleasantville, NY 10570
Phone: (845) 809-5969
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Guillaro Family Char Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was San Miguel Academy ($35K). Together the top 10 received $122K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 66 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 8% to Virginia, and 4% to North Dakota. Florida accounted for 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Guillaro Family Char Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 15 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 100% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $63K (2021) to $126K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $126K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Miguel Academy Newburgh, NY | General Contribution, Unrestricted to Purpose | $35,000 |
| New York Presbyterian Eastchester, NY | General Contribution, Unrestricted to Purpose | $25,000 |
| Northern Westchester Hospital Mt Kisco, NY | General Contribution, Unrestricted to Purpose | $20,000 |
| Catholic Charities Alexandria, VA | General Contribution, Unrestricted to Purpose | $10,000 |
| Sloan Kettering Cancer Center New York, NY | General Contribution, Unrestricted to Purpose | $10,000 |
| Church of St John & St Mary Chappaqua, NY | General Contribution, Unrestricted to Purpose | $6,000 |
| Cardinal McCloskey Community Valhalla, NY | General Contribution, Unrestricted to Purpose | $5,000 |
| Living Our Faith Building Our Future Fargo, ND | General Contribution, Unrestricted to Purpose | $5,000 |
| Fordham University Bronx, NY | General Contribution, Unrestricted to Purpose | $3,000 |
| The Cardinal Appeal New York, NY | General Contribution, Unrestricted to Purpose | $3,000 |
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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 | $127,478 | $268,025 | $143,661 | $125,500 | 15 | $126,150 | — | $1,146 |
| 2023 | $3,114 | $100,678 | $98,664 | $75,610 | 16 | $97,289 | — | $116 |
| 2022 | $1,100 | $83,501 | $86,226 | $86,176 | 13 | $86,201 | — | $121 |
| 2021 | $3,825 | $69,201 | $67,385 | $62,805 | 9 | $67,385 | $1 | $218 |
| 2020 | $2,009 | $62,500 | $69,875 | $62,894 | 13 | — | — | $281 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Guillaro Family Char Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a university, hospitals, charitable and community organizations, and a church.
Fordham University describes its mission as the discovery of wisdom and transmission of learning through research and high-quality education. Family Services of Westchester describes its work as providing social and mental health services to strengthen and support families, children, and individuals throughout the life cycle.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $125,500. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $35,000, with a median of $5,000.
Among its largest reported 2024 grants were $35,000 to San Miguel Academy in Newburgh, New York; $25,000 to New York Presbyterian in Eastchester, New York; $20,000 to Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco, New York; and $10,000 each to Catholic Charities in Alexandria, Virginia, and Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, New York. Other reported grants included $6,000 to Church of St John & St Mary, $5,000 each to Cardinal McCloskey Community and Living Our Faith Building Our Future, and $3,000 each to Fordham University and The Cardinal Appeal. The listed grants were designated as general contributions unrestricted to purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Paul Guillaro and Lori Guillaro as trustees.
Guillaro Family Char Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lori Guillaro
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Guillaro
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Guillaro Family Char Foundation
How much does Guillaro Family Char Foundation give each year?
Guillaro Family Char Foundation gave $126K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $76K across 16 grants.
What is Guillaro Family Char Foundation's typical grant size?
Guillaro Family Char Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,367, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Guillaro Family Char Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Guillaro Family Char Foundation give grants?
Guillaro Family Char Foundation gives mostly in New York: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Mt Kisco, NY (3 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Chappaqua, NY (2 grants).
Does Guillaro Family Char Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Guillaro Family Char Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Guillaro Family Char Foundation's largest grantees?
Guillaro Family Char Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include San Miguel Academy ($35,000), New York Presbyterian ($25,000) and Northern Westchester Hospital ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Guillaro Family Char Foundation?
Guillaro Family Char Foundation reported $127K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $126K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Guillaro Family Char Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a university, hospitals, charitable and community organizations, and a church. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Guillaro Family Char Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Guillaro Family Char Foundation's EIN?
Guillaro Family Char Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7436475. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Guillaro Family Char 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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