Ronald G Casty Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNewton Center, Massachusetts · EIN 20-2003598 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $5,000.
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
42% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County | West Palm Beach, FL | Annual support | $15,000 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital | Chestnut Hill, MA | Annual support | $12,000 |
| Temple Emanuel | Newton, MA | Annual support | $12,000 |
| Town of Palm Beach United Way | Palm Beach, FL | Annual support | $10,000 |
| Institute of Contemporary Art | Boston, MA | Annual support | $9,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Newton, MA | Annual support | $7,000 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Service | Boston, MA | Annual support | $7,000 |
| Pine Street Inn | Jamaica Plain, MA | Annual support | $7,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | Boston, MA | Annual support | $6,000 |
| Rosie's Place | Boston, MA | Annual support | $6,000 |
| Temple Emanuel | Newton, MA | Annual support | $5,580 |
| Boston Ballet | Boston, MA | Annual support | $5,000 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | Boston, MA | Annual support | $5,000 |
| Centre Street Food Pantry | Newton, MA | Annual support | $5,000 |
| Hope and Comfort | Needham, MA | Annual support | $5,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County | West Palm Beach, FL | Annual support | $5,000 |
| Morse Life Systems | West Palm Beach, FL | Annual support | $5,000 |
| Norton Museum | West Palm Beach, FL | Annual support | $5,000 |
| Palm Beach Country Club Foundation | Palm Beach, FL | Annual support | $5,000 |
| Palm Beach County Food Bank | Lake Worth Beach, FL | Annual support | $5,000 |
| Temple Emanuel | Newton, MA | Annual support | $5,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | New York, NY | Annual support | $4,000 |
| Hebrew Seniorlife | Roslindale, MA | Annual support | $4,000 |
| New York Philharmonic | New York, NY | Annual support | $3,000 |
| Temple Emanuel | Newton, MA | Annual support | $2,880 |
| Innercity Scholarship Fund | New York, NY | Annual support | $2,500 |
| Kravis Center for Performing Arts | West Palm Beach, FL | Annual support | $2,000 |
| Ntsad Nat Tay Sacks and Allied Diseases | Boston, MA | Annual support | $2,000 |
| Yjp Bosotn | Brookline, MA | Annual support | $2,000 |
| Temple Emanuel | Newton, MA | Annual support | $1,810 |
| Huntington Theatre Company | Boston, MA | Annual support | $1,500 |
| Whitney Museum | New York, NY | Annual support | $1,200 |
| American Repertory Theatre | Cambridge, MA | Annual support | $1,000 |
| Artists for Humanity | Boston, MA | Annual support | $1,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | New York, NY | Annual support | $1,000 |
| Boston Jewish Film | West Newton, MA | Annual support | $1,000 |
| Broadway Cares | New York, NY | Annual support | $1,000 |
| Catie's Closet | Road Dracut, MA | Annual support | $1,000 |
| Digestive Health Foundation | Chicago, IL | Annual support | $1,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | Annual support | $1,000 |
| Guggenheim Museum | New York, NY | Annual support | $1,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | Belmont, MA | Annual support | $1,000 |
| Museum of Science | Boston, MA | Annual support | $1,000 |
| National Tay Sachs Organization (Nstad) | Boston, MA | Annual support | $1,000 |
| New York City Ballet | New York, NY | Annual support | $1,000 |
| Ogden International School of Chicago Athletic Booster Club | Chicago, IL | Annual support | $1,000 |
| Palm Beach Opera Company | West Palm Beach, FL | Annual support | $1,000 |
| Posse Foundation | Boston, MA | Annual support | $1,000 |
| The Jewish Museum | New York, NY | Annual support | $1,000 |
| The Metropolitan Opera Guild | New York, NY | Annual support | $1,000 |
| The Rivers School | Weston, MA | Annual support | $1,000 |
| Trustees of Tufts College | Boston, MA | Annual support | $600 |
| The Museum of Modern Art | New York, NY | Annual support | $550 |
| 92Nd Street Y | New York, NY | Annual support | $500 |
| American Ballet Theater | New York, NY | Annual support | $500 |
| Artsemerson | Boston, MA | Annual support | $500 |
| Boch Center | Boston, MA | Annual support | $500 |
| Carnegie Hall | New York, NY | Annual support | $500 |
| Central Park Conservancy | New York, NY | Annual support | $500 |
| Emerald Necklace Conservancy | Boston, MA | Annual support | $500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 71 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $200,679 | 71 |
| 2023 | $233,182 | 75 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523189349101302
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-2003598
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.