Ronald G Casty Family Foundation
The Ronald G Casty Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Newton Center, Massachusetts. In 2024, it reported 71 grants totaling $200,679 to charitable organizations, with recipients in Massachusetts, Florida, New York, and Illinois.
Ronald G Casty Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Ronald G Casty Family Foundation gave $201K across 71 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $200,679
- -13.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 71
- -5.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,826
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,289,956
- +4.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (62% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Ronald G Casty Family 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: 46 A Glen Avenue, Newton Center, MA 02459-2066
Phone: (617) 232-6060
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ronald G Casty Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Temple Emanuel ($27K across 5 grants). Together the top 10 received $111K.
Grant Size Distribution
149 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 146 grants of 149 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Of 2024 grant dollars, 62% went to recipients in Massachusetts, 26% to Florida, 10% to New York, and 1% to Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 71 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ronald G Casty Family Foundation gives
- 89% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 305% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $175K (2020) to $237K (2022). In 2024 it made 71 grants totaling $201K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County West Palm Beach, FL | Annual Support | $15,000 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Chestnut Hill, MA | Annual Support | $12,000 |
| Temple Emanuel Newton, MA | Annual Support | $12,000 |
| Town of Palm Beach United Way Palm Beach, FL | Annual Support | $10,000 |
| Institute of Contemporary Art Boston, MA | Annual Support | $9,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute Newton, MA | Annual Support | $7,000 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Service Boston, MA | Annual Support | $7,000 |
| Pine Street Inn Jamaica Plain, MA | Annual Support | $7,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank Boston, MA | Annual Support | $6,000 |
| Rosie's Place Boston, MA | Annual Support | $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 | $1,289,956 | $282,804 | $227,138 | $200,679 | 71 | $200,679 | $37,097 | $65,720 |
| 2023 | $1,234,290 | $264,369 | $258,536 | $233,182 | 75 | $233,182 | $23,870 | $57,106 |
| 2022 | $1,228,457 | $276,608 | $262,845 | $237,494 | 1 | $237,494 | $1,257 | $56,135 |
| 2021 | $1,215,162 | $105,595 | $221,716 | $202,629 | 1 | $202,629 | $9,933 | $57,623 |
| 2020 | $1,331,601 | $147,286 | $199,601 | $175,059 | 1 | — | $5,467 | $63,972 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ronald G Casty Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $66K 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 a range of charitable organizations. For example, the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County describes its mission as strengthening Jewish identity, connecting with Israel, and meeting human needs within the Jewish community. Pine Street Inn says its mission is to end homelessness, while the Greater Boston Food Bank describes distributing food through member agencies and direct distribution sites.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 71 grants totaling $200,679. Grants ranged from $100 to $15,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest reported awards included $15,000 to the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, $12,000 each to Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital and Temple Emanuel, and $10,000 to the Town of Palm Beach United Way. Other notable grants included $9,000 to the Institute of Contemporary Art and $7,000 each to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Jewish Family & Children’s Service, and Pine Street Inn. The listed purposes for these grants were annual support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Ronald G Casty is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Ronald G Casty Family Foundation is led by Ronald G. Casty, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ronald G. Casty
Trustee
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 Ronald G Casty Family Foundation
How much does Ronald G Casty Family Foundation give each year?
Ronald G Casty Family Foundation gave $201K across 71 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $233K across 75 grants.
What is Ronald G Casty Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Ronald G Casty Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,826, across 71 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ronald G Casty Family Foundation give grants?
Ronald G Casty Family Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (26%) and New York (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (18 grants), Boston, MA (17 grants), Newton, MA (12 grants) and West Palm Beach, FL (6 grants).
Does Ronald G Casty Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 71 grants with a stated purpose on Ronald G Casty Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Annual Support" (71 grants).
Who are Ronald G Casty Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Ronald G Casty Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Temple Emanuel ($27,270 across 5 grants), Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County ($20,000 across 2 grants) and Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital ($12,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ronald G Casty Family Foundation?
Ronald G Casty Family Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $201K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $66K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ronald G Casty Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ronald G Casty Family 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 Ronald G Casty Family Foundation's EIN?
Ronald G Casty Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2003598. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ronald G Casty 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 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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