The Carlesimo Family Foundation
The Carlesimo Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2025 filing reports grants to individual recipients and charitable organizations, including religious organizations and groups working with children, families, and community needs.
The Carlesimo Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Carlesimo Family Foundation gave $16K across 37 grants in 2025 (avg $437.838), mostly in New York. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $16,200
- +8.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 37
- +2.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $438
- +5.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $542,745
- +1.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 35, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (58% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Carlesimo Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation 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 The Carlesimo Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was C Murphy ($3K). Together the top 10 received $7K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($3,100), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
181 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 181 grants of 181 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 58% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 8% to Connecticut, 6% to New Jersey, 6% to Illinois, and 3% to Ohio. The listed grants also include recipients in Missouri, Pennsylvania, Nebraska, and other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Carlesimo Family Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 35 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 25% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2024) to $23K (2020). In 2025 it made 37 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $3,100 |
| C Murphy New York, NY | Hardship Assistance Grant | $3,100 |
| Padre Pio Foundation of America Inc Cromwell, CT | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| St Jude League Chicago, IL | National Shrine of St. Jude | $500 |
| St Michael Catholic Church Long Branch, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Association of the Miraculous Medal Perryville, MO | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Blue Army of Our Lady of Fatima USA Inc Asbury, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America Inc Maryknoll, NY | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament Highland Heights, OH | Saint Ann's Shrine | $250 |
| Divine Mercy Pittsburgh, PA | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $542,745 | $36,136 | $31,193 | $16,200 | 37 | $25,703 | $31,146 | $27,257 |
| 2024 | $537,302 | $40,160 | $30,220 | $14,900 | 36 | $24,959 | $35,200 | $26,011 |
| 2023 | $527,362 | $26,411 | $31,374 | $18,800 | 37 | $26,419 | $21,647 | $24,983 |
| 2022 | $532,325 | $18,877 | $34,935 | $21,500 | 36 | $29,025 | $13,770 | $26,044 |
| 2021 | $548,383 | $63,480 | $34,641 | $21,200 | 35 | $28,725 | $57,734 | $29,892 |
| 2020 | $519,544 | $17,489 | $35,463 | $22,600 | 35 | — | $12,233 | $28,096 |
| 2019 | $537,518 | $8,738 | $34,505 | $21,500 | 34 | — | $8,213 | $30,293 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Carlesimo Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $27K for 2025 — 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 foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants include hardship assistance to individuals and support for religious organizations, churches, and charities. For example, the Padre Pio Foundation of America describes its work as promoting devotion to Padre Pio, assisting vocations, maintaining places associated with him, continuing his work, and making charitable donations to people in need. Read Ahead says it helps New York City youth strengthen literacy and social-emotional skills through mentoring. Father Flanagan’s Boys’ Home describes its mission as changing the way America cares for children and families. Other supported organizations include the Women’s Rights Information Center and the New York Foundling, which describe work supporting individuals, children, youth, and families.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 37 grants totaling $16,200. Grants ranged from $250 to $3,100, with a median of $250. The largest listed grants were $3,100 each to individual recipients for hardship assistance. Other notable grants included $1,000 to the Padre Pio Foundation of America, and $500 each to St. Jude League and St. Michael Catholic Church. Read Ahead, Father Flanagan’s Boys’ Home, the Women’s Rights Information Center, and the New York Foundling each received $250.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Celeste Carlesimo as director, secretary, and vice president; Nicole Diaz as director and vice president; Michael Diaz Jr as director and president; and Khandker Nazma Yasmin as director.
The Carlesimo Family Foundation is led by Michael Diaz Jr., Director & President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Diaz Jr.
Director & President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Celeste Carlesimo
Director, Secretary & Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Khandker Nazma Yasmin
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Diaz
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Carlesimo Family Foundation
How much does The Carlesimo Family Foundation give each year?
The Carlesimo Family Foundation gave $16K across 37 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $15K across 36 grants.
What is The Carlesimo Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Carlesimo Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $250, and its average grant was $438, across 37 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Carlesimo Family Foundation give grants?
The Carlesimo Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (8%) and New Jersey (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants), Chicago, IL (2 grants) and Pittsburgh, PA (2 grants).
Does The Carlesimo Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 89% of The Carlesimo Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (33 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Carlesimo Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Carlesimo Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include C Murphy ($3,100), Padre Pio Foundation of America Inc ($1,000) and St Jude League ($500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($3,100), which are not listed by name. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Carlesimo Family Foundation?
The Carlesimo Family Foundation reported $543K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $26K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $27K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Carlesimo Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants include hardship assistance to individuals and support for religious organizations, churches, and charities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Carlesimo Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 The Carlesimo Family Foundation's EIN?
The Carlesimo Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1615313. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Carlesimo 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 14, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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