Caraccio Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Caraccio Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $178,650 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $120,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$178,650
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$120,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees79%
Giving in 2024 was up from $155,500 the year before.
79% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $155,500 | 6 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $178,650 | 20 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
Caraccio 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 Caraccio Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $166,650 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $2,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $2,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $1,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Moral Values Program | General & Unrestricted | $120,000 |
| St Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church | HIVE Youth Program | $39,750 |
| Catholic Medical Mission Board Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Roof Above Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| The Lamp Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| St Lawrence Martyr School | General & Unrestricted | $1,200 |
| Christian Appalachian Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Finca International Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Foundation for Children in Need Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Friends of the World Food Program Inc | Aid to Gaza | $1,000 |
| Mitchell Thorp Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Charitable Event | $1,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Charitable Event | $1,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul - St Philip Benizi C | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Uspca Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| What If-Foundation | For the financial needs of the Kay Lasante Clinic in Haiti | $1,000 |
| Mindful Life Project | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Samaritans Purse | Hurricane Relief | $500 |
| Friends of Orange Countys Homeless Pets | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- James Thomas Caraccio
- John Edward Caraccio
- Laura Ghene Caraccio
- Lisa Florene Caraccio
- Mark Joseph Caraccio
- Paul Matthew Caraccio
- Terese Marie Caraccio
- Leonard William Caraccio Jr
- Leonard William Caraccio Sr
Questions people ask
Does Caraccio Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Caraccio Family Foundation give?
$178,650 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Caraccio Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James Thomas Caraccio (Dir, Sec), John Edward Caraccio (Dir), Laura Ghene Caraccio (Dir) and Lisa Florene Caraccio (Dir) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Caraccio Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and health.