Ross and Carol Y Castro Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Jose, California · EIN 48-1275020 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$19K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$38K
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
9% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sicilian Sisterhood | San Jose, CA | To promote sicilian heritage | $6,000 |
| Kqed | San Francisco, CA | To enrich minds and inspire lives | $2,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | San Jose, CA | To provide food to those in need | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | Alexandria, VA | Meet human needs wherever, whenever | $2,000 |
| Aiuto Foundation | San Jose, CA | To share heritage with the youth | $2,000 |
| Lucilepackard Foundation for Child | Palo Alto, CA | Help caregivers give pediatric care | $1,000 |
| San Jose Day Nursery | San Jose, CA | To provide fundamental learning for | $1,000 |
| Heart of the Valley | Santa Clara, CA | To support seniors independent life | $1,000 |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | To support student and community | $1,000 |
| Hospice of the Valley | San Jose, CA | Programs for serious illness | $1,000 |
| Terraces of Los Gatos - Resident | Los Gatos, CA | To provide supplemental services | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,250 | 11 |
| 2024 | $21,530 | 8 |
| 2023 | $47,850 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611339349104301
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 48-1275020
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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