James P Caruso & Christine S Caruso Charitable Fund Inc
James P Caruso & Christine S Caruso Charitable Fund Inc is a private foundation based in Orlando, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations including a hospital foundation, religious organizations, and other charitable organizations.
James P Caruso & Christine S Caruso Charitable Fund Inc at a glance
In short: James P Caruso & Christine S Caruso Charitable Fund Inc gave $138K across 37 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Florida. 16% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $138,140
- +264.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 37
- +42.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,734
- +156.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $98,100
- +12.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (6 of 37, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (65% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to James P Caruso & Christine S Caruso Charitable Fund Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing lists James P Caruso as the contact, form and materials as N/A, and no special conditions for applicants.
- Contact
Application contact: James P Caruso
Mailing address: 1723 Spring Lake Drive, Orland, FL 32804
Phone: (407) 859-3550
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James P Caruso & Christine S Caruso Charitable Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Orlando Health Foundation ($63K). Together the top 10 received $114K.
Grant Size Distribution
180 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 179 grants of 180 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Florida recipients received 65% of grant dollars. The next largest reported state shares were North Carolina (9%), Pennsylvania (4%), Illinois (4%), and New York (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is James P Caruso & Christine S Caruso Charitable Fund Inc open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 37 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 54% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 162% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 592% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2024) to $138K (2025). In 2025 it made 37 grants totaling $138K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando Health Foundation Orlando, FL | Donation tothe generaloperating fund | $63,000 |
| St James Cathedral Orlando, FL | Donation tothe generaloperating fund | $16,490 |
| Our Lady of the Mountains Highlands, NC | Donation tothe generaloperating fund | $11,000 |
| atholic Leadership Institute Wayne, PA | Donation tothe generaloperating fund | $6,000 |
| Relevant Radio Lincolnshire, IL | Donation tothe generaloperating fund | $5,000 |
| Healthnetwork Foundation Pepper Pike, OH | Donation tothe generaloperating fund | $3,000 |
| Eagle Rock Maryville, TN | Donation tothe generaloperating fund | $2,500 |
| Dynamic Catholic Erlander, KY | Donation tothe generaloperating fund | $2,500 |
| First Liberty Institute Plano, TX | Donation tothe generaloperating fund | $2,500 |
| Our Catholic Appeal OOrlando, FL | Donation tothe generaloperating fund | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Reported grantmaking over the three filing years:
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $98,100 | $52,192 | $139,149 | $138,140 | 37 | $138,140 | $51,183 | $23,350 |
| 2024 | $87,602 | $13,836 | $38,840 | $37,924 | 26 | $37,924 | $18,626 | $23,009 |
| 2023 | $188,363 | $13,138 | $72,453 | $70,723 | 37 | $71,123 | $11,939 | $17,450 |
| 2022 | $244,597 | $111,078 | $53,891 | $52,731 | 47 | $52,731 | $35,318 | $16,394 |
| 2021 | $217,928 | $11,581 | $55,558 | $54,585 | 33 | $54,585 | $12,452 | $19,652 |
| 2020 | $219,813 | $62,897 | $57,456 | $56,119 | 45 | — | $11,560 | $15,316 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James P Caruso & Christine S Caruso Charitable Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Orlando Health Foundation says its mission is to support Orlando Health’s strategic priorities through philanthropy. Healthnetwork Foundation describes its work as connecting members with healthcare providers and supporting medical education and research through partner hospitals. First Liberty Institute says it provides pro bono legal services to advance and defend religious liberty.
Other 2025 recipients describe work in Catholic formation and evangelization, pregnancy-center support, and protection of human life. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission or set of focus areas for the foundation.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 37 grants totaling $138,140 in 2025. Awards ranged from $150 to $63,000, with a median of $1,000. Its largest reported grants included $63,000 to Orlando Health Foundation, $16,490 to St James Cathedral, and $11,000 to Our Lady of the Mountains. Other notable grants included $6,000 to Catholic Leadership Institute and $5,000 to Relevant Radio. The filing lists the grant purpose for these awards as a donation to the recipient’s general operating fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James P Caruso Sr as president and director, Christine S Caruso as vice president and director, and James P Caruso Jr as vice president and director.
James P Caruso & Christine S Caruso Charitable Fund Inc is led by James P Caruso Sr., President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James P Caruso Sr.
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine S Caruso
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James P Caruso Jr.
Vice President & Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Austin A Caruso (2020–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 James P Caruso & Christine S Caruso Charitable Fund Inc
How much does James P Caruso & Christine S Caruso Charitable Fund Inc give each year?
James P Caruso & Christine S Caruso Charitable Fund Inc gave $138K across 37 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $38K across 26 grants.
What is James P Caruso & Christine S Caruso Charitable Fund Inc's typical grant size?
James P Caruso & Christine S Caruso Charitable Fund Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,734, across 37 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from James P Caruso & Christine S Caruso Charitable Fund Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does James P Caruso & Christine S Caruso Charitable Fund Inc give grants?
James P Caruso & Christine S Caruso Charitable Fund Inc gives mostly in Florida: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Orlando, FL (12 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does James P Caruso & Christine S Caruso Charitable Fund Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 37 grants with a stated purpose on James P Caruso & Christine S Caruso Charitable Fund Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation tothe generaloperating fund" (36 grants).
Who are James P Caruso & Christine S Caruso Charitable Fund Inc's largest grantees?
James P Caruso & Christine S Caruso Charitable Fund Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Orlando Health Foundation ($63,000), St James Cathedral ($16,490) and Our Lady of the Mountains ($11,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is James P Caruso & Christine S Caruso Charitable Fund Inc?
James P Caruso & Christine S Caruso Charitable Fund Inc reported $98K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $138K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does James P Caruso & Christine S Caruso Charitable Fund Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Orlando Health Foundation says its mission is to support Orlando Health’s strategic priorities through philanthropy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James P Caruso & Christine S Caruso Charitable Fund Inc?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is James P Caruso & Christine S Caruso Charitable Fund Inc's EIN?
James P Caruso & Christine S Caruso Charitable Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-2986845. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 16, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 3, 2026)
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