Big Guy Foundation Inc
Historical FunderMill Neck, New York · EIN 54-2118808 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $750.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Susan Altamore Carusi |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 203, Mill Neck NY 11765 |
| Phone | 5162800456 |
| Form and materials | Contact for information |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | None |
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
83% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Aquinas College | Sparkill, NY | Donation | $5,000 |
| Melanoma Research Foundation | Washington, DC | Donation | $1,500 |
| Little Shelter Animal Adoption | Huntington, NY | Donation | $1,500 |
| Nazareth Housing | New York, NY | Donation | $1,000 |
| KC Pet Project | Kansas City, MO | Donation | $1,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of America | Atlanta, GA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Little Pink Houses of Hope | Burlington, NC | Donation | $750 |
| Move Inclusive Dance | Nashville, TN | Donation | $750 |
| Tuckers House | Franklin, TN | Donation | $750 |
| Proper Help | Alexandria, VA | Donation | $750 |
| Education Comes First | Newton, MA | Donation | $575 |
| Hope Clinic for Women | Nashville, TN | Donation | $500 |
| Play on Nashville | Brentwood, TN | Donation | $500 |
| Last Chance Animal Adoption | Waldorf, MD | Donation | $500 |
| American Friends of Jamaica | New York, NY | Donation | $500 |
| Room to Read | San Francisco, CA | Donation | $500 |
| Team Impact | Quincy, MA | Donation | $500 |
| Fabled Farm Rescue | Christiana, TN | Donation | $500 |
| Shine For Sight | Fayetteville, NC | Donation | $500 |
| 404 Foundation | Franklin, TN | Donation | $500 |
| Foundation for Hospital Art | Woodstock, GA | Donation | $500 |
| Mother to Mother | Nashville, TN | Donation | $500 |
| Graceworks | Franklin, TN | Donation | $250 |
| Interfaith Dental | Nashville, TN | Donation | $250 |
The return also lists 13 grants to individuals ($61,301). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $81,876 | 43 |
| 2024 | $140,324 | 50 |
| 2023 | $126,467 | 41 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621229349100117
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-2118808
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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