The Castle Ferreira Foundation
The Castle Ferreira Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Diego, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $74 in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $22K.
The Castle Ferreira Foundation at a glance
In short: The Castle Ferreira Foundation gave $22K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $22,350
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- Average grant
- $5,588
- Median grant
- $1,125
- Total assets
- $74
- Primary geography
- California (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Castle Ferreira Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cygnet Theater ($20K). Together the top 4 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cygnet Theater San Diego, CA | Operational Support | $20,000 |
| Flavors for Life Las Vegas, NV | Operational Support | $2,000 |
| Nevada Public Radio Las Vegas, NV | Operational Support | $250 |
| Pro Publica Inc New York City, NY | Operational Support | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $74 | $530,975 | $530,901 | $22,350 | 4 | $527,289 |
| 2024 | — | $395,076 | $395,076 | — | — | $380,827 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Castle Ferreira Foundation is led by Jeffrey Jordan, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeffrey Jordan
President
On filings since 2024
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Max Webb
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Zagrodny
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Castle Ferreira Foundation
How much does The Castle Ferreira Foundation give each year?
The Castle Ferreira Foundation gave $22K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Castle Ferreira Foundation's typical grant size?
The Castle Ferreira Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,125, and its average grant was $5,588, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Castle Ferreira Foundation give grants?
The Castle Ferreira Foundation gives mostly in California: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Nevada (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Las Vegas, NV (2 grants).
Does The Castle Ferreira Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Castle Ferreira Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Castle Ferreira Foundation?
The Castle Ferreira Foundation reported $74 in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $531K.
What is The Castle Ferreira Foundation's EIN?
The Castle Ferreira Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-1964522. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 20, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 25, 2026)
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