Caruso Family Charities
Accepts applications
Caruso Family Charities is a private foundation in Lakewood, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $478,098 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $478,098 and the largest $478,098. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$478,098
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$478,098
- Largest grant$478,098
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $554,460 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $554,460 | 1 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $478,098 | 1 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jerry Caruso 9138 W 6th Ave, Lakewood, CO 80215 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (303) 995-4111, jerry@carusofamilycharities.org |
| What to submit | Application for assistance can be found on their website at www.carusofamilycharities.net. It is a standard form. Applicants must also complete a medical verification form, signed by a medical professional, to determine their eligibility for assistance. |
| Deadlines | There is no submission deadline. All submissions are reviewed as received by the board of directors |
| Restrictions | Grants are awarded to families who have a child suffering with cancer or any life threatening illness and who are receiving current treatment for their illness in Colorado. Assistance is awarded for medical and/or living expenses. Living expenses can include, but are not limited to, housing, utilities,transportation, education, insurance etc. Awards are given to Colorado families and families of children who are being treated in Colorado for their illness. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 1 | $478,098 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various | General | $478,098 |
Officers and trustees
- Gerard Caruso
- Andrea Caruso
- Frank Deangelis
- Matt Baldner
- Pat Keelan
- Ray Baker
- Thomas Smith MD
- Ben Maxwell
- Kelly Murphy
- Connor McKeown
- Robert Casey PHD
- Kelly Drake
- John McWilliams
Questions people ask
Does Caruso Family Charities accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There is no submission deadline. All submissions are reviewed as received by the board of directors.
How much does Caruso Family Charities give?
$478,098 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $478,098.
Who runs Caruso Family Charities?
Its 2024 filing lists Gerard Caruso (Executive Di), Andrea Caruso (Coo), Frank Deangelis (Director) and Matt Baldner (Treasurer) among 13 officers and trustees.