Ross and Carol Y Castro Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ross and Carol Y Castro Foundation is a private foundation in San Jose, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $19,250 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $6,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$19,250
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$38,204
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was down from $21,530 the year before.
27% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $47,850 | 16 | $421,455 |
| 2024 | $21,530 | 8 | $627,952 |
| 2025 | $19,250 | 11 | $38,204 |
How to apply
Ross and Carol Y Castro Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Ross and Carol Y Castro Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $17,250 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Sicilian Sisterhood | To promote sicilian heritage | $6,000 |
| Kqed | To enrich minds and inspire lives | $2,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | To provide food to those in need | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | Meet human needs wherever, whenever | $2,000 |
| Aiuto Foundation | To share heritage with the youth | $2,000 |
| Lucilepackard Foundation for Child | Help caregivers give pediatric care | $1,000 |
| San Jose Day Nursery | To provide fundamental learning for | $1,000 |
| Heart of the Valley | To support seniors independent life | $1,000 |
| Stanford University | To support student and community | $1,000 |
| Hospice of the Valley | Programs for serious illness | $1,000 |
| Terraces of Los Gatos - Resident | To provide supplemental services | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Carol Castro
- Linda Graham
- Jennifer Reulman
Questions people ask
Does Ross and Carol Y Castro Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ross and Carol Y Castro Foundation give?
$19,250 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Ross and Carol Y Castro Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Carol Castro (President), Linda Graham (Treasurer) and Jennifer Reulman (Secretary).
What does Ross and Carol Y Castro Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and education.