For the Giving Foundation
Preselected recipients only
For the Giving Foundation is a private foundation in Incline Village, Nevada. In tax year 2024 it gave $527,434 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $510,837. 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$527,434
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$510,837
- Assets$0
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $21,500 the year before.
50% 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 | $21,500 | 5 | $397,059 |
| 2024 | $527,434 | 9 | $0 |
How to apply
For the Giving 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 For the Giving Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $515,834 |
| Georgia | 2 | $5,100 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Nevada | 2 | $1,200 |
| Maryland | 1 | $200 |
| Illinois | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Movement of Spiritual Inner Awareness | Charitable general donation is toward the church of the movement of spiritual awareness. | $510,837 |
| Shriners Children's | Charitable general donation is toward the shriners children's | $5,000 |
| St Judes Children's Research Hospital | Charitable general donation is toward the st. Judes childrens research hospital | $5,000 |
| Movement of Spiritual Inner Awareness | Charitable general donation is toward the church of the movement of spiritual awareness. | $4,997 |
| Incline Village Community | Charitable general donation toward the incline village community | $1,000 |
| Food Bank of Northern Nevada | Charitable general donation toward the food bank of northern nevada | $200 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Charitable general donation toward doctors without borders | $200 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Charitable general donation toward the habitat for humanity | $100 |
| Feeding America | Charitable general donation toward the feeding america | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Irwin Carasso
- Marilyn Carasso
Questions people ask
Does For the Giving Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does For the Giving Foundation give?
$527,434 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs For the Giving Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Irwin Carasso (President) and Marilyn Carasso (Secretary).
What does For the Giving Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and food and hunger.