James P Caruso and Christine S Caruso Charitable Fund Inc
Historical FunderOrlando, Florida · EIN 59-2986845 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$138K
Organizations funded37
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$423K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | James P Caruso |
|---|---|
| Address | 1723 Spring Lake Drive, Orland FL 32804 |
| Phone | 4078593550 |
| Form and materials | N/A |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | No special conditions exist to which applicants must adhere |
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
59% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Health Foundation | Orlando, FL | Donation tothe generaloperating fund | $63,000 |
| St James Cathedral | Orlando, FL | Donation tothe generaloperating fund | $16,490 |
| Our Lady of the Mountains | Highlands, NC | Donation tothe generaloperating fund | $11,000 |
| atholic Leadership Institute | Wayne, PA | Donation tothe generaloperating fund | $6,000 |
| Relevant Radio | Lincolnshire, IL | Donation tothe generaloperating fund | $5,000 |
| Healthnetwork Foundation | Pepper Pike, OH | Donation tothe generaloperating fund | $3,000 |
| Eagle Rock | Maryville, TN | Donation tothe generaloperating fund | $2,500 |
| Dynamic Catholic | Erlander, KY | Donation tothe generaloperating fund | $2,500 |
| First Liberty Institute | Plano, TX | Donation tothe generaloperating fund | $2,500 |
| Our Catholic Appeal | OOrlando, FL | Donation tothe generaloperating fund | $2,500 |
| Ewtn | IIrondale, AL | Donation tothe generaloperating fund | $2,000 |
| Aid to the Church in Need | Brooklyn, NY | Donation tothe generaloperating fund | $2,000 |
| The North Carolina Community Foundation | Raleigh, NC | Donation tothe generaloperating fund | $2,000 |
| Legatus | Ave Maria, FL | Donation tothe generaloperating fund | $1,500 |
| American Life League | Stafford, VA | Donation to the generaloperating fund | $1,000 |
| Grace Medical Home | Orlando, FL | Donation tothe generaloperating fund | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Donation tothe generaloperating fund | $1,000 |
| Heritage Foundation | Washigton, DC | Donation tothe generaloperating fund | $1,000 |
| FRC Action | Washington, DC | Donation tothe generaloperating fund | $1,000 |
| Care Net | Lansdowne, VA | Donation tothe generaloperating fund | $1,000 |
| Augustine Institute | Florissant, MO | Donation tothe generaloperating fund | $1,000 |
| Mercy Corps | Portland, OR | Donation tothe generaloperating fund | $750 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Donation tothe generaloperating fund | $750 |
| Christian Service Center | Orlando, FL | Donation tothe generaloperating fund | $750 |
| Harbor House of Central FL | Orlando, FL | Donation tothe generaloperating fund | $750 |
| Covenant House Florida | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Donation tothe generaloperating fund | $750 |
| Coalition for the Homeless of Central FL | Orlando, FL | Donation tothe generaloperating fund | $750 |
| I Dignity | Orlando, FL | Donation tothe generaloperating fund | $500 |
| American Parkinson Disease Assoc | Staten Island, NY | Donation tothe generaloperating fund | $500 |
| Prision Fellowship | Merrifield, VA | Donation tothe generaloperating fund | $500 |
| Health Care Center for the Homeless | Orlando, FL | Donation tothe generaloperating fund | $500 |
| Orlando Union Rescue Mission | Orlando, FL | Donation tothe generaloperating fund | $500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | New York, NY | Donation tothe generaloperating fund | $500 |
| Judicial Watch | Washington, DC | Donation tothe generaloperating fund | $500 |
| The Salvation Army | Orlando, FL | Donation tothe generaloperating fund | $500 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Orlando, FL | Donation tothe generaloperating fund | $500 |
| Committee of 100 of Orange | Orlando, FL | Donation tothe generaloperating fund | $150 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $138,140 | 37 |
| 2024 | $37,924 | 51 |
| 2023 | $70,723 | 37 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621239349100302
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-2986845
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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