The Castle Foundation
The Castle Foundation is a private foundation, based in Pelham Manor, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $210K. Net investment income was $60K.
The Castle Foundation at a glance
In short: The Castle Foundation gave $210K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $210,000
- +70.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +350.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,333
- -62.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $1,972,369
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Castle Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Province of St Mary ($50K). Together the top 9 received $210K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 28 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Castle Foundation gives
- Giving grew 333% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 160% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2022) to $210K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $210K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Province of St Mary Yonkers, NY | Operating Funds | $50,000 |
| African Women's Education Fund Peekskill, NY | Operating Funds | $25,000 |
| Calvary Fund Inc Bronx, NY | Operating Funds | $25,000 |
| Pelham Picture House Pelham, NY | Operating Funds | $25,000 |
| Pelham Arts Center Pelham, NY | Operating Fund | $25,000 |
| Villa Maria Academy Bronx, NY | Operating Funds | $20,000 |
| Olph Catholic Academy of Brooklyn Brookly, NY | Operating Funds | $15,000 |
| Notre Dame School of Manhattan's New York, NY | Operating Funds | $15,000 |
| Brooklyn Boatworks Brooklyn, NY | Operating Funds | $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 | $1,972,369 | $88,188 | $237,994 | $210,000 | 9 | $210,000 | $60,194 | $131,656 |
| 2023 | $2,122,175 | $58,767 | $138,539 | $123,000 | 2 | $123,000 | $52,349 | $116,721 |
| 2022 | $2,201,947 | $49,147 | $51,908 | $30,000 | 4 | $30,000 | $32,544 | $107,799 |
| 2021 | $2,204,708 | $72,963 | $79,712 | $48,500 | 7 | $48,500 | $43,477 | $98,283 |
| 2020 | $2,211,457 | $56,661 | $76,438 | $60,000 | 6 | — | $41,849 | $107,931 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Castle Foundation reported a distributable amount of $132K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Castle Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carla Eccleston
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maura Skrapits
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Camille Romita (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Mauro C. Romita (2020–2022) — Trustee
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 The Castle Foundation
How much does The Castle Foundation give each year?
The Castle Foundation gave $210K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $123K across 2 grants.
What is The Castle Foundation's typical grant size?
The Castle Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $23,333, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Castle Foundation give grants?
The Castle Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pelham, NY (2 grants) and Bronx, NY (2 grants).
Does The Castle Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Castle Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Castle Foundation's largest grantees?
The Castle Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Province of St Mary ($50,000), African Women's Education Fund ($25,000) and Calvary Fund Inc ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Castle Foundation?
The Castle Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $210K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $132K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Castle Foundation's EIN?
The Castle Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3490144. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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