The Castleman Family Foundation
The Castleman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Reno, Nevada. Its 2024 filing reports 11 grants totaling $583,000 to charitable organizations, including legal advocacy groups, organizations supporting special operations communities and their families, and health-related organizations.
The Castleman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Castleman Family Foundation gave $583K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $53K), top state Virginia. 55% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $583,000
- -9.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $53,000
- -17.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $13,843,101
- +6.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (6 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (32% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Castleman 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: 10580 N Mccarran Blvd 115-535, Reno, NV 89503
Phone: (775) 832-5527
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Castleman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Institute for Justice ($187K). Together the top 10 received $576K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 47 (66%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in several states. The largest shares of grant dollars went to Virginia and California, at 32% each; Nevada, Georgia, and New York each received 9%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Castleman Family Foundation open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 11 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $91K. How we count
Medians: $16K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 45% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 87% 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 (2020–2024). 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 $549K (2021) to $644K (2023). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $583K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Institute for Justice Arlington, VA | General Support | $186,750 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation Sacramento, CA | General Support | $186,750 |
| Special Operations Care Fund Atlanta, GA | General Support | $50,000 |
| New York Cancer Foundation Shirley, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| Independence Fund Charlotte, NV | General Support | $26,000 |
| Douglas County Sheriff's Advisory Council Minden, NV | General Support | $25,000 |
| Boot Campaign Dallas, TX | General Support | $20,000 |
| Special Forces Charitable Trust Southern Pines, NC | General Support | $11,000 |
| Hoodneck Inc Galveston, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| Lubbock Swat Foundation Idalou, TX | General Support | $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 | $13,843,101 | $1,520,698 | $625,458 | $583,000 | 11 | $587,495 | $1,512,737 | $672,423 |
| 2023 | $12,947,586 | $1,627,960 | $673,649 | $643,500 | 10 | $647,440 | $1,622,805 | $623,879 |
| 2022 | $10,358,116 | $1,122,851 | $606,421 | $590,500 | 11 | $596,442 | $1,127,118 | $616,869 |
| 2021 | $9,854,735 | $778,324 | $550,487 | $549,000 | 6 | $549,000 | $776,837 | $585,818 |
| 2020 | $9,782,529 | $1,619,164 | $608,025 | $562,129 | 9 | — | $1,606,504 | $556,154 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Castleman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $672K 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
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions cover a range of activities. The Institute for Justice says it uses litigation, training, communication, activism, and research to advance individual liberties. Pacific Legal Foundation says it litigates nationwide to secure Americans’ rights. Special Operations Care Fund says it connects people to the special operations community and supports service members and their families. New York Cancer Foundation says it assists cancer patients with ancillary bills during treatment. Douglas County Sheriffs Advisory Council says it raises funds for equipment, education, and training for personnel of the county sheriff’s office.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $583,000. Grants ranged from $7,500 to $186,750, with a median of $25,000. Its largest grants were $186,750 each to the Institute for Justice and Pacific Legal Foundation, both for general support. Other notable grants were $50,000 to Special Operations Care Fund and $50,000 to New York Cancer Foundation, also for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Peter M Castleman, Sloane C Castleman, and Christine Jha (effective 12/14/22) as trustees.
The Castleman Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Peter M. Castleman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sloane C. Castleman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Jha
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Daniel J. O'Brien (2020–2021) — 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 Castleman Family Foundation
How much does The Castleman Family Foundation give each year?
The Castleman Family Foundation gave $583K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $644K across 10 grants.
What is The Castleman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Castleman Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $53,000, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Castleman Family Foundation that year got $21K on average.
Where does The Castleman Family Foundation give grants?
The Castleman Family Foundation's top state is Virginia, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (32%) and Nevada (9%).
Does The Castleman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Castleman Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Castleman Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Castleman Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Institute for Justice ($186,750), Pacific Legal Foundation ($186,750) and Special Operations Care Fund ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Castleman Family Foundation?
The Castleman Family Foundation reported $13.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $587K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $672K (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 Castleman Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions cover a range of activities. The Institute for Justice says it uses litigation, training, communication, activism, and research to advance individual liberties. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Castleman 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 The Castleman Family Foundation's EIN?
The Castleman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5393405. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Castleman 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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