Frank & Ruth E Caruso Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 82-0581784 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$108K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$6,500
Total assets$4.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,500 and $10,000.
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
8% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Conservatory of Music | Brooklyn, NY | Music therapy program | $18,000 |
| New York Center for Children | New York, NY | Therapy program | $18,000 |
| The Art Therapy Project | New York, NY | Community art therapy program | $18,000 |
| Artistic Noise | New York, NY | Art therapy services | $10,000 |
| Children of Promise | Brooklyn, NY | Mental health and art therapy programs | $10,000 |
| Day One | New York, NY | Mental health services | $10,000 |
| Center for Anti-Violence Education | Brooklyn, NY | General operating support | $6,500 |
| Possibility Project | New York, NY | General operating support | $6,500 |
| Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls | Brooklyn, NY | General operating support | $6,500 |
| A Fair Shake for Youth | New York, NY | General operating support | $3,500 |
| American Music Therapy Assoc | Silver Spring, MD | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Day One | New York, NY | Webinar attendance | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $108,050 | 12 |
| 2024 | $115,500 | 12 |
| 2023 | $135,500 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631059349100328
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-0581784
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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