Caridad Corporation
Preselected recipients only
Caridad Corporation is a private foundation in Excelsior, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $149,700 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $125,000. 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$149,700
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$171,021
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $91,650 the year before.
33% 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 | $109,400 | 48 | $263,958 |
| 2024 | $91,650 | 38 | $319,248 |
| 2025 | $149,700 | 12 | $171,021 |
How to apply
Caridad Corporation 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 6 | $143,950 |
| Idaho | 2 | $4,250 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $250 |
| Virginia | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation | Further the tax exempt purpose of the charity | $125,000 |
| Minnetonka Center for the Arts | Further the tax exempt purpose of the charity | $10,000 |
| Sun Valley Writers Conference | Further the tax exempt purpose of the charity | $6,200 |
| Community Library | Further the tax exempt purpose of the charity | $4,000 |
| MN Landscape Arboretum Foundation | Further the tax exempt purpose of the charity | $2,000 |
| Judicial Watch | Further the tax exempt purpose of the charity | $500 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | Further the tax exempt purpose of the charity | $500 |
| Upper Midwest Law Canter | Further the tax exempt purpose of the charity | $500 |
| Alpa News | Further the tax exempt purpose of the charity | $250 |
| American Cancer Society | Further the tax exempt purpose of the charity | $250 |
| Institute for Justice | Further the tax exempt purpose of the charity | $250 |
| Living With Wolves | Further the tax exempt purpose of the charity | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas P Lowe
- Thomas P Lowe III
Questions people ask
Does Caridad Corporation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Caridad Corporation give?
$149,700 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Caridad Corporation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas P Lowe (President) and Thomas P Lowe III (Treasurer).