The Castle Foundation Inc
The Castle Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Palm Desert, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $740K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $35K. Net investment income was $24K.
The Castle Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Castle Foundation Inc gave $35K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $35,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,750
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $740,309
- -0.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% 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 Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was McCallum Theatre ($10K). Together the top 4 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Castle Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2018) to $40K (2022). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| McCallum Theatre Palm Desert, CA | President's Circle/Silver Annual | $10,000 |
| The Living Desert Palm Desert, CA | In Futherance of Organization | $10,000 |
| Riverside County Dept of Animal SRV Riverside, CA | Coahcella Valley Animal Campus Cat | $10,000 |
| Rancho Mirage Library & Observatory Rancho Mirage, CA | In Support of Local Library | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $740,309 | $34,246 | $45,395 | $35,000 | 4 | $35,000 | $24,079 | $33,539 |
| 2024 | $746,872 | $33,548 | $39,173 | $35,000 | 4 | $35,000 | $31,394 | $33,659 |
| 2023 | $758,097 | $30,838 | $46,071 | $35,000 | 4 | $35,000 | $22,443 | $33,941 |
| 2022 | $767,731 | $63,708 | $47,788 | $40,000 | 4 | $40,000 | $22,913 | $33,973 |
| 2021 | $751,809 | $17,792 | $44,119 | $40,000 | 4 | $40,000 | $14,473 | $37,960 |
| 2020 | $778,136 | $26,084 | $41,594 | $35,000 | 3 | — | $19,490 | $38,776 |
| 2019 | $793,646 | $23,707 | $7,362 | — | — | — | $21,797 | $37,419 |
| 2018 | $777,613 | $22,456 | $48,563 | $27,000 | 8 | — | $8,915 | $37,960 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Castle Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $34K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Castle Foundation Inc is led by Dorthy P. Castle, CEO on every filing since 2018; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dorthy P. Castle
CEO
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Jennifer Haas
CFO
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Patricia L. Bamford
Secretary
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "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 Foundation Inc
How much does The Castle Foundation Inc give each year?
The Castle Foundation Inc gave $35K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $35K across 4 grants.
What is The Castle Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Castle Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,750, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Castle Foundation Inc give grants?
The Castle Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Palm Desert, CA (2 grants).
Does The Castle Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Castle Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Castle Foundation Inc?
The Castle Foundation Inc reported $740K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $35K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $34K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Castle Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Castle Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4827391. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS August 21, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 21, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Castle Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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