Gerald & Janet Carrus Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gerald & Janet Carrus Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $1.2 million and the largest $1.2 million. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$1.2 million
- Largest grant$1.2 million
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $800,000 the year before.
0% 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 | $1.3 million | 3 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $800,000 | 3 | $2.9 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 1 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Gerald & Janet Carrus 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 Gerald & Janet Carrus Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $1.2 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hurleyville Performing Arts Centre Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1.2 million |
Officers and trustees
- Janet Carrus
- Robin Miller
- Michelle Peperone
- Renee Peperone
- Cathey Romano
- Irving Sitnick
Questions people ask
Does Gerald & Janet Carrus Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gerald & Janet Carrus Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $1.2 million.
Who runs Gerald & Janet Carrus Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Janet Carrus (Dir, Pres), Robin Miller (Dir), Michelle Peperone (Dir) and Renee Peperone (Dir) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Gerald & Janet Carrus Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.