Lawrence P Castellani Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySarasota, Florida · EIN 16-6399132 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$585K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$11.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $12,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
68% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCIA Foundation | Baltimore, MD | Further the donee's mission | $200,000 |
| Roswell Park Alliance Foundation | Buffalo, NY | General support to the roswell park comprehensive cancer center | $125,000 |
| Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center | Sarasota, FL | Support for victims of domestic and sexual violence | $85,000 |
| Florida Studio Theatres | Sarasota, FL | General support for the fst and the mulva arts plaza project | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation of Sarasota County | Sarasota, FL | Support for victims of domestic and sexual violence | $25,000 |
| Sarasota Ballet | Sarasota, FL | GENERAL SUPPORT, THE Sarasota Ballet'S GALA | $15,000 |
| Canisius High School | Buffalo, NY | Further the donee's mission | $12,500 |
| Niagara University | Niagara University, NY | General support to the castellani art museum of niagara university | $10,000 |
| University at Buffalo Foundation | Buffalo, NY | Further the donee's mission | $10,000 |
| Colgate University | hamilton, NY | Further the donee's mission | $6,000 |
| Moffitt Cancer Center | Tampa, FL | Support research innovation | $5,000 |
| Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation | Sarasota, FL | Further the donee's mission | $5,000 |
| Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation | Sarasota, FL | Further the donee's mission | $5,000 |
| Sarasota Art Museum | Sarasota, FL | Further the donee's mission | $5,000 |
| The Darien Foundation | Darien, CT | Further the donee's mission | $5,000 |
| Golfology Fore Cardiology Inc | Olathe, KS | Further the donee's mission | $5,000 |
| New York Road Runners | new york, NY | Further the donee's mission | $5,000 |
| Head Strong Project | flushing, NY | Further the donee's mission | $5,000 |
| The Darien Depot | Darien, CT | Further the donee's mission | $2,000 |
| Mather Homestead | Darien, CT | Further the donee's mission | $1,000 |
| St Lawrence University | Canton, NY | Sydney C. Lohr Memorial Fund | $1,000 |
| Fraternal Order of the Umbrella | Stamford, CT | Further the donee's mission | $1,000 |
| New Canaan Country School | New Canaan, CT | Further the donee's mission | $523 |
| NextStep Fitness | lawndale, CA | Further the donee's mission | $500 |
| Experience Camps | Westport, CT | Further the donee's mission | $265 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $584,788 | 25 |
| 2023 | $592,978 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513169349101046
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 16-6399132
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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