Caritas Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Caritas Foundation is a private foundation in Madison, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $250,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$250,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$12.9 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was down from $806,045 the year before.
33% of its 2024 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 | $806,045 | 9 | $11.8 million |
| 2024 | $250,000 | 3 | $12.9 million |
How to apply
Caritas 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 Caritas Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 3 | $250,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District Council of Madison Inc Society of St Vincent de Paul | Unrestricted charitable grant | $100,000 |
| The Playing Field | Unrestricted charitable grant | $100,000 |
| Access Community Health Centers | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Frederick P Schwartz
- Deborah A Schwartz
- Hamang B Patel
- Sarah A Kuemmel
- Katherine Eby
- Joseph M Schwartz
- David Kruger
Questions people ask
Does Caritas Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Caritas Foundation give?
$250,000 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Caritas Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Frederick P Schwartz (President, Director), Deborah A Schwartz (Vice-President, Director), Hamang B Patel (Exec. Director, Secretary,) and Sarah A Kuemmel (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Caritas Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.