The Herman & Kate Caro Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Herman & Kate Caro Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $53,300 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $35,300. 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$53,300
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$35,300
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was down from $144,000 the year before.
11% 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 | $72,500 | 15 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $144,000 | 18 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $53,300 | 19 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
The Herman & Kate Caro 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 The Herman & Kate Caro Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 18 | $52,800 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eilat Charities | For general charitable purposes | $35,300 |
| Machon Moreshes Ashkenaz | For general charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Congregation Kneseth Israel | For general charitable purposesfor general charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | For general charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | For general charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | For general charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Friends of Yad Sarah | For general charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Zaka Search & Rescue | For general charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc | For general charitable purposes | $500 |
| Amit Women | For general charitable purposes | $500 |
| Anti-Defamation League | For general charitable purposes | $500 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah | For general charitable purposes | $500 |
| Hatzalah of the Rockaways and Nassau County | For general charitable purposes | $500 |
| Hydrocephalus Association | For general charitable purposes | $500 |
| A Torah Infertility Medium of Exchange | For general charitable purposes | $500 |
| UJA Federation of Ny | For general charitable purposes | $500 |
| Ou-Orthodox Union | For general charitable purposes | $500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | For general charitable purposes | $250 |
| Yeshiva Ch'san Sofer | For general charitable purposes | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Jonathan Herlands
Questions people ask
Does The Herman & Kate Caro Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Herman & Kate Caro Foundation give?
$53,300 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs The Herman & Kate Caro Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jonathan Herlands (Trustee).
What does The Herman & Kate Caro Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.