Castele Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyLakewood, Ohio · EIN 34-1836479 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$71K
Organizations funded32
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$3,629
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
25% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Cleveland Foodbank | Cleveland, OH | General Support | $11,500 |
| Find food Bank | Indio, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| The Legal Aid Society | Cleveland, OH | General Support | $4,000 |
| Ottawa County Pregnancy Center | Port Clinton, OH | General Support | $3,000 |
| Journey Ctr for Safety and Healing | Cleveland, OH | General Support | $3,000 |
| ALS Assn | Arlington, VA | General support | $2,500 |
| Lakewood Foundation | Lakewood, OH | H2O Summer Camp | $2,000 |
| Bistro 163 | Port Clinton, OH | General Support | $2,000 |
| St Ignatius High School | Cleveland, OH | Tuition Assistance | $2,000 |
| St Angela Merici Catholic Church | Fairview Park, OH | General Support | $2,000 |
| Cuyahoga County Public Library | Parma, OH | 123 Read Program | $2,000 |
| Geauga Hunger Task Force | Chardon, OH | General Support | $2,000 |
| Lighthouse Sober Living | Port Clinton, OH | General Support | $2,000 |
| Rainn | Washington, DC | General Support | $2,000 |
| Two Foundation | Chagrin Falls, OH | General Support | $2,000 |
| Palmer Food Bank | Palmer, AK | General support | $2,000 |
| Community Resource Services | Avon Lake, OH | General support | $2,000 |
| Vocational Guidance Services | Parma, OH | General support | $2,000 |
| St Patrick Parish | Cleveland, OH | St Malachi Oratory | $2,000 |
| Nationwide Childrens | Columbus, OH | General support | $2,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace | Kimberly, IN | General support | $2,000 |
| Woman Safe | Chardon, OH | General support | $2,000 |
| Best Buddies in Ohio | Westlake, OH | General Support | $1,500 |
| Malachi House | Cleveland, OH | General Support | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | General Support | $1,000 |
| Community West Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Socks Plus campaign | $1,000 |
| Christ Child Society | Parma, OH | General Support | $1,000 |
| Youth Challenge | Westlake, OH | General Support | $1,000 |
| Operation Smile | Virginia Beach, VA | General support | $1,000 |
| Covenant House | Topeka, KS | General Support | $1,000 |
| Montesorri Dev Partherships | Cleveland, OH | Food Strong Gardening Program | $1,000 |
| 4 Paws for Ability | Xenia, OH | General Support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $71,000 | 32 |
| 2024 | $76,500 | 36 |
| 2023 | $70,000 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611809349100101
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-1836479
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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