Louis J Casale Jr Charitable Foundation
The Louis J Casale Jr Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. In 2024, it reported grants to charitable organizations including schools, youth programs, cultural and educational organizations, and social-service organizations.
Louis J Casale Jr Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Louis J Casale Jr Charitable Foundation gave $237K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Connecticut. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $237,000
- -3.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,850
- +6.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $37,558
- +4.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (3 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (79% 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 Louis J Casale Jr Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Louis J Casale Jr Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Corpus Christi School ($40K). Together the top 10 received $200K.
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 96 grants of 96 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went primarily to Connecticut recipients (79%) and New York recipients (17%); the remaining 4% is not assigned to a state in the filing data. Listed grantees include organizations in Stamford, Bridgeport, Shelton, and Port Chester.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Louis J Casale Jr Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 20 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−1%). 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 $232K (2020) to $244K (2023). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $237K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi School Port Chester, NY | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Stamford Inc Stamford, CT | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Childrens Learning Centers of Fairfield County Inc Stamford, CT | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Junior Achievement USA - Greater Fairfield County Shelton, CT | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Stamford Museum and Nature Center Incorporated Stamford, CT | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Fairfield County Inc Bridgeport, CT | Norwalk Mental Health Clinic | $20,000 |
| Bartlett Arboretum Association Inc Stamford, CT | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| International Committee of the Red Cross | Exclusively for the support of Ukrainian refugees | $10,000 |
| Orchestra Lumos Inc Stamford, CT | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Saint Mary Parish Corparation of Stamford Stamford, CT | General & Unrestricted | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37,558 | $251,420 | $249,977 | $237,000 | 20 | $245,662 | $237,981 | $1,362 |
| 2023 | $36,115 | $316,027 | $252,829 | $244,400 | 22 | $252,829 | $316,027 | $357 |
| 2022 | $37,827 | $250,572 | $247,825 | $237,399 | 18 | $245,725 | $138 | $2,101 |
| 2021 | $35,080 | $251,010 | $247,312 | $238,600 | 18 | $246,900 | $145,792 | $2,677 |
| 2020 | $31,382 | $250,686 | $240,917 | $232,001 | 18 | — | $187 | $3,146 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Louis J Casale Jr Charitable 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 show support for organizations working in areas including youth development, early education, arts and culture, social services, and community programs.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Boys & Girls Club of Stamford says it serves young people from disadvantaged circumstances and helps them develop skills for life in a complex society. Junior Achievement of Greater Fairfield says it prepares young people to succeed in a global economy. Children’s Learning Centers describes providing early education, Head Start, school readiness, and child-care programs in lower Fairfield County. Stamford Museum & Nature Center describes itself as a cultural and educational resource that promotes creativity, environmental stewardship, and lifelong learning.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $237,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,250 to $40,000, with a median grant of $7,500. The filing identifies the largest grants as:
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James M. Rubino as director and president, Roseanne McManus as director and secretary, and Michael Guarnieri as director and treasurer.
Louis J Casale Jr Charitable Foundation is led by James M Rubino, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James M Rubino
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Guarnieri
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roseanne McManus
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Louis J Casale Jr Charitable Foundation
How much does Louis J Casale Jr Charitable Foundation give each year?
Louis J Casale Jr Charitable Foundation gave $237K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $244K across 22 grants.
What is Louis J Casale Jr Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Louis J Casale Jr Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $11,850, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Louis J Casale Jr Charitable Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Louis J Casale Jr Charitable Foundation give grants?
Louis J Casale Jr Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Connecticut: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Stamford, CT (15 grants).
Does Louis J Casale Jr Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 85% of Louis J Casale Jr Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Louis J Casale Jr Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Louis J Casale Jr Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Corpus Christi School ($40,000), Boys & Girls Club of Stamford Inc ($25,000) and Childrens Learning Centers of Fairfield County Inc ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Louis J Casale Jr Charitable Foundation?
Louis J Casale Jr Charitable Foundation reported $38K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $246K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Louis J Casale Jr Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including youth development, early education, arts and culture, social services, and community programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Louis J Casale Jr Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Louis J Casale Jr Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Louis J Casale Jr Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1079468. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Louis J Casale Jr Charitable 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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