Above & Beyond Teaching formerly - Carlston Family Foundation
Historical FunderSan Rafael, California · EIN 68-0154752 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $2,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Christopher DiSalvio |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 10162, San Rafael CA 94912 |
| Phone | 4154549425 |
| Form and materials | Information on 501(c)(3) status, financial information, purpose of the organization and purpose of the grant. |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | Preference is given to education, health, social services and environmental causes. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cordova High School | Rancho Cordova, CA | 2025 Outstanding Teachers of America Award | $2,000 |
| Yerba Buena High School | San Jose, CA | 2025 Outstanding Teachers of America Award | $2,000 |
| Riverside Polytechnic High School | Riverside, CA | 2025 Outstanding Teachers of America Award | $2,000 |
| Carpenteria High School | Carpenteria, CA | 2025 Outstanding Teachers of America Award | $2,000 |
| James Logan High School | Union City, CA | 2025 Outstanding Teachers of America Award | $2,000 |
| Mission Viejo High School | Mission Viejo, CA | 2025 Outstanding Teachers of America Award | $2,000 |
| Lee Vining High School | Lee Vining, CA | 2025 Outstanding Teachers of America Award | $2,000 |
The return also lists 10 grants to individuals ($55,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $69,000 | 17 |
| 2024 | $50,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $41,000 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621359349103502
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 68-0154752
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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