Castle Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Castle Family Foundation is a private foundation in Stonington, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $30,470 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $525 and the largest $5,000. 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$30,470
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$525
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$300,109
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was down from $66,230 the year before.
8% of its 2025 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 | $45,438 | 29 | $259,638 |
| 2024 | $66,230 | 32 | $271,274 |
| 2025 | $30,470 | 28 | $300,109 |
How to apply
Castle Family 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 Castle Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 18 | $24,195 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,800 |
| Rhode Island | 3 | $1,525 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $350 |
| California | 2 | $300 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pomfret School | Annual fund raiser | $5,000 |
| Individual | Annual fundraiser | $4,645 |
| Eastern CT Symphony Orchestra | Annual fund raiser | $2,500 |
| La Grua Center Foundation | Annual fund raiser | $2,100 |
| Grampy's Charities | Annual fund raiser | $2,000 |
| Taft School | Annual fund raiser | $2,000 |
| Princeton University | Annual fund raiser | $1,800 |
| Lawrence Memorial Hospital | Annual fund raiser | $1,600 |
| Community Foundation of Eastern CT | Annual fund raiser | $1,000 |
| Dartmouth College | Annual fundraiser | $1,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | Annual fund raiser | $1,000 |
| Ocean Community YMCA | Annual fund raiser | $1,000 |
| Stonington Free Library | Annual fund raiser | $850 |
| Stonington Cemetery Assn | Annual fund raiser | $550 |
| Mystic Seaport Museum | Annual fund raiser | $500 |
| NYU School of Law | Annual fund raiser | $350 |
| Boston Youth Symphony Orchester | Annual fund raiser | $300 |
| Stonington Community Center | Annual fund raiser | $300 |
| Westminister Youth String Ensemble | Annual fund raiser | $275 |
| Individual | Annual fund raiser | $250 |
| Individual | Annual fund raiser | $250 |
| Stonington Village Improvement Assn | Annual fund raiser | $250 |
| Westerly Hospital | Annual fund raiser | $250 |
| Snow Leopard Conservancy | Annual fund raiser | $250 |
| Town of Stonington Dog Fund | Annual fund raiser | $150 |
| WMNR | Annual fund raiser | $150 |
| Individual | Annual fund raiser | $100 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | Annual fund raiser | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas R Castle
- Peter Castle
- Barbara Ginsberg
Questions people ask
Does Castle Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Castle Family Foundation give?
$30,470 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $525.
Who runs Castle Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas R Castle (Co-Trustee), Peter Castle (Co-Trustee) and Barbara Ginsberg (Co-Trustee).
What does Castle Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.