Big Guy Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Big Guy Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Mill Neck, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $81,876 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $9,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$81,876
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$9,000
- Assets$12,364
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2025 was down from $140,324 the year before.
58% of its 2025 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 | $126,467 | 41 | $4,969 |
| 2024 | $140,324 | 38 | $34,435 |
| 2025 | $81,876 | 37 | $12,364 |
How to apply
| Contact | Susan Altamore Carusi PO Box 203, Mill Neck, NY 11765 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (516) 280-0456 |
| What to submit | Contact for information |
What Big Guy Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 | $52,126 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $9,425 |
| Tennessee | 9 | $4,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $4,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $3,750 |
| Georgia | 2 | $1,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,500 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $1,250 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $1,075 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Tuition | $9,000 |
| Individual | Tuition | $8,000 |
| Individual | Tuition | $7,500 |
| Individual | Tuition | $7,000 |
| St Thomas Aquinas College | Donation | $5,000 |
| Individual | Tuition | $5,000 |
| Individual | Tuition | $4,876 |
| Individual | Tuition | $4,000 |
| Individual | Tuition | $3,750 |
| Individual | Tuition | $3,500 |
| Individual | Tuition | $3,500 |
| Individual | Tuition | $2,000 |
| Individual | Tuition | $1,750 |
| Melanoma Research Foundation | Donation | $1,500 |
| Little Shelter Animal Adoption | Donation | $1,500 |
| Individual | Tuition | $1,425 |
| Nazareth Housing | Donation | $1,000 |
| KC Pet Project | Donation | $1,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of America | Donation | $1,000 |
| Little Pink Houses of Hope | Donation | $750 |
| Move Inclusive Dance | Donation | $750 |
| Tuckers House | Donation | $750 |
| Proper Help | Donation | $750 |
| Education Comes First | Donation | $575 |
| Hope Clinic for Women | Donation | $500 |
| Play on Nashville | Donation | $500 |
| Last Chance Animal Adoption | Donation | $500 |
| American Friends of Jamaica | Donation | $500 |
| Room to Read | Donation | $500 |
| Team Impact | Donation | $500 |
| Fabled Farm Rescue | Donation | $500 |
| Shine For Sight | Donation | $500 |
| 404 Foundation | Donation | $500 |
| Foundation for Hospital Art | Donation | $500 |
| Mother to Mother | Donation | $500 |
| Graceworks | Donation | $250 |
| Interfaith Dental | Donation | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Sean Carusi
- Susan Altamore Carusi
- Steven Altamore
- Navila Armon
- Leonard Shavel
- Alison Carusi
- Jamie Carusi
- Kelly Carusi
Questions people ask
Does Big Guy Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Big Guy Foundation Inc give?
$81,876 in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Big Guy Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Sean Carusi (President), Susan Altamore Carusi (Executive Vice President Secretary Treasurer), Steven Altamore (Vice President) and Navila Armon (Vice President) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Big Guy Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, animals and housing and homelessness.