Lawrence P Castellani Family Foundation
The Lawrence P Castellani Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Sarasota, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in social services, health, education, and the arts.
Lawrence P Castellani Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Lawrence P Castellani Family Foundation gave $585K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), top state Maryland. 56% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $584,788
- -1.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +56.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,392
- -36.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,799,488
- -0.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 56% first-time grantees (14 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (34% 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 Lawrence P Castellani Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 667 Mourning Dove Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236
Phone: (941) 706-1393
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lawrence P Castellani Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was NCIA Foundation ($200K). Together the top 10 received $539K.
Grant Size Distribution
125 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 106 grants of 125 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 34% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 33% to Florida, 30% to New York, 2% to Connecticut, and 1% to Kansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Lawrence P Castellani Family Foundation open to new grantees?
56%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 25 grantees (56%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 108% of 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 $311K (2022) to $707K (2020). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $585K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NCIA Foundation Baltimore, MD | Further the Donee's Mission | $200,000 |
| Roswell Park Alliance Foundation Buffalo, NY | General support to the roswell park comprehensive cancer center | $125,000 |
| Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center Sarasota, FL | Support for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence | $85,000 |
| Florida Studio Theatres Sarasota, FL | General support for the fst and the mulva arts plaza project | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation of Sarasota County Sarasota, FL | Support for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence | $25,000 |
| Sarasota Ballet Sarasota, FL | GENERAL SUPPORT, THE Sarasota Ballet'S GALA | $15,000 |
| Canisius High School Buffalo, NY | Further the Donee's Mission | $12,500 |
| Niagara University Niagara University, NY | General support to the castellani art museum of niagara university | $10,000 |
| University at Buffalo Foundation Buffalo, NY | Further the Donee's Mission | $10,000 |
| Colgate University Hamilton, NY | Further the Donee's Mission | $6,000 |
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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 | $4,799,488 | $674,693 | $709,434 | $584,788 | 25 | $633,688 | $548,868 | $587,542 |
| 2023 | $4,835,496 | $2,637 | $717,188 | $592,978 | 16 | $635,084 | $13,062 | $546,818 |
| 2022 | $5,552,029 | $1,767,703 | $419,672 | $311,385 | 22 | $351,964 | $1,700,695 | $441,899 |
| 2021 | $4,143,481 | $1,197,600 | $659,171 | $520,826 | 34 | $559,379 | $1,130,908 | $614,060 |
| 2020 | $3,600,927 | $1,356,812 | $801,337 | $706,676 | 28 | — | $1,273,731 | $375,778 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lawrence P Castellani Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $588K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The 2024 filing describes a purpose of promoting and preserving Sarasota’s architectural heritage through education, tours, and advocacy. The listed 2024 grants also support organizations with a range of missions. For example, the NCIA Foundation says it works to help people with limited access to opportunity build fulfilling lives and stronger communities, while Roswell Park Alliance Foundation says it supports cancer research, treatment, prevention, and patients and families. Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center says it works to provide a safe haven and promote empowerment and social change to end domestic and sexual violence.
Other 2024 recipients include arts organizations, educational institutions, and health-related organizations. Niagara University describes its mission as educating students through liberal arts and career preparation, informed by Catholic and Vincentian traditions. The University at Buffalo Foundation says it supports and promotes the university’s activities and programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $584,788. Grant amounts ranged from $265 to $200,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
The largest reported grants included $200,000 to the NCIA Foundation, $125,000 to Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, and $85,000 to Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center. Other grants included $50,000 to Florida Studio Theatres for general support and the Mulva Arts Plaza project, $25,000 to the Community Foundation of Sarasota County for support for victims of domestic and sexual violence, and $15,000 to Sarasota Ballet for general support and its gala.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joan J Castellani and Lawrence P Castellani Jr as trustees.
Lawrence P Castellani Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joan J. Castellani
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
$30K (2022) → $30K (2024)
Lawrence P. Castellani Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $30K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Julianne N. Vardan (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Lawrence P. Castellani (2020–2021) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $30K, to Joan J Castellani (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Lawrence P Castellani Family Foundation
How much does Lawrence P Castellani Family Foundation give each year?
Lawrence P Castellani Family Foundation gave $585K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $593K across 16 grants.
What is Lawrence P Castellani Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Lawrence P Castellani Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $23,392, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lawrence P Castellani Family Foundation that year got $20K on average.
Where does Lawrence P Castellani Family Foundation give grants?
Lawrence P Castellani Family Foundation's top state is Maryland, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (33%) and New York (30%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sarasota, FL (7 grants), Buffalo, NY (3 grants) and Darien, CT (3 grants).
Does Lawrence P Castellani Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 16% of Lawrence P Castellani Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Further the Donee's Mission" (17 grants).
Who are Lawrence P Castellani Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Lawrence P Castellani Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include NCIA Foundation ($200,000), Roswell Park Alliance Foundation ($125,000) and Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center ($85,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lawrence P Castellani Family Foundation?
Lawrence P Castellani Family Foundation reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $634K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $588K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lawrence P Castellani Family Foundation fund?
The 2024 filing describes a purpose of promoting and preserving Sarasota’s architectural heritage through education, tours, and advocacy. The listed 2024 grants also support organizations with a range of missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lawrence P Castellani Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lawrence P Castellani Family Foundation's EIN?
Lawrence P Castellani Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-6399132. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Lawrence P Castellani Family 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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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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Grantable. (2026). Lawrence P Castellani Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lawrence-p-castellani-family-foundation-morg_98186c44a45d4e59a3c01ab784ecd587
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