The Citadel Foundation
The Citadel Foundation is a private foundation based in Miami, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports 103 grants totaling $7,198,065. The filing states that the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
The Citadel Foundation at a glance
In short: The Citadel Foundation gave $7.2M across 103 grants in 2025 (avg $70K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,198,065
- +202.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 103
- +56.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $69,884
- +94.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $52,677
- +3767.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (64% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Citadel Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 830 Brickell Plaza Floor 15 1500, Miami, FL 33131-2904
Phone: (305) 929-6851
Website: https://foundation.citadel.edu
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Citadel Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Charities Aid Foundation America ($4.5M). Together the top 10 received $5.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
214 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 150 grants of 214 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in multiple states. By share of grant dollars, Virginia accounted for 64%, Florida 11%, New York 10%, Massachusetts 5%, and Illinois 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 103 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Citadel Foundation gives
- 36% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 224% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $439K (2020) to $7.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 103 grants totaling $7.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charities Aid Foundation America Alexandria, VA | Unrestricted | $4,500,000 |
| Thrive Scholars Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $265,000 |
| Palmer Trinity Private School Inc Palmetto Bay, FL | Unrestricted | $110,000 |
| Miami Country Day School Inc Miami, FL | Unrestricted | $105,800 |
| The Cushman School Miami, FL | Unrestricted | $105,000 |
| The Miami Foundation Inc Miami, FL | Unrestricted | $102,705 |
| Convent of the Sacred Heart New York, NY | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Georgia State University Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Pine Crest Preparatory School Fort Lauderdale, FL | Unrestricted | $90,000 |
| St Philip's Episcopal Church Coral Gables, FL | Unrestricted | $90,000 |
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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 | $52,677 | $7,269,730 | $7,218,415 | $7,198,065 | 103 | $7,218,415 | — | $58,186 |
| 2024 | $1,362 | $2,373,093 | $2,377,737 | $2,376,714 | 66 | $2,376,864 | — | $477 |
| 2023 | $6,006 | $945,000 | $990,290 | $990,275 | 18 | $990,290 | — | $2,675 |
| 2022 | $51,296 | $1,950,002 | $2,218,566 | $2,218,451 | 18 | $2,218,566 | $2 | $5,827 |
| 2021 | $319,860 | $1,225,007 | $917,983 | $914,468 | 9 | $916,233 | — | $8,351 |
| 2020 | $12,836 | $450,000 | $439,252 | $439,237 | 7 | — | — | $1,621 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Citadel Foundation reported a distributable amount of $58K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided in the available information. Its 2025 grants show support for charitable intermediaries, schools, universities, a church, and other organizations. For example, CAF America describes its mission as connecting donors with charities to drive philanthropic giving; Palmer Trinity School says it provides a college-preparatory education grounded in character development, global citizenship, spiritual growth, and service; and Miami Country Day School says its mission is to educate children from junior kindergarten through 12th grade.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 103 grants totaling $7,198,065. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $4,500,000, with a median of $15,000. The largest award was $4,500,000 to Charities Aid Foundation America. Other notable grants included $265,000 to Thrive Scholars; $110,000 to Palmer Trinity Private School; $105,800 to Miami Country Day School; $105,000 to The Cushman School; and $102,705 to The Miami Foundation. The listed grants were reported as unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kenneth C. Griffin as president and director; Gerald Beeson as director; Shawn Fagan as secretary and director; and Robert Russo as treasurer.
The Citadel Foundation is led by Kenneth C. Griffin, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kenneth C. Griffin
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gerald Beeson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shawn Fagan
Secretary & Director
Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Secretary & Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert Russo
Treasurer
Treasurer & Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Thomas Waller (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Catherine Stickrod (2020–2021) — Treasurer & Director
- Former: Molly McEvily (2020–2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Citadel Foundation
How much does The Citadel Foundation give each year?
The Citadel Foundation gave $7.2M across 103 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.4M across 66 grants.
What is The Citadel Foundation's typical grant size?
The Citadel Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $69,884, across 103 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Citadel Foundation give grants?
The Citadel Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (11%) and New York (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (25 grants), Miami, FL (11 grants), Chicago, IL (6 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (4 grants).
Does The Citadel Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Citadel Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (103 of 103) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Citadel Foundation's largest grantees?
The Citadel Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Charities Aid Foundation America ($4,500,000), Thrive Scholars ($265,000) and Palmer Trinity Private School Inc ($110,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Citadel Foundation?
The Citadel Foundation reported $53K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $58K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Citadel Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided in the available information. Its 2025 grants show support for charitable intermediaries, schools, universities, a church, and other organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Citadel 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 Citadel Foundation's EIN?
The Citadel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4482467. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Citadel 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Citadel Foundation 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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Grantable. (2026). The Citadel Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-citadel-foundation-morg_dda312f2fd364445b9240da8b54bd94f
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