The Caruso Family Foundation
Historical FunderLos Angeles, California · EIN 95-4317077 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$3.7M
Organizations funded34
Typical grant$25,661
Total assets$36K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $106,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | RICK CARUSO |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 THE GROVE DRIVE, LOS ANGELES CA 90036 |
| Phone | 3239008100 |
| Form and materials | NONE |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
5% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepperdine University | Malibu, CA | General operations/caruso school of law/philipps endowed chair | $1,224,410 |
| Baby2baby | Los Angeles, CA | General operations | $350,000 |
| Para Los Ninos | Los Angeles, CA | General operations/ice cream truck for event | $308,199 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah Inc | New York, NY | General operations | $286,000 |
| Strive Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General operations | $275,256 |
| Loyola High School of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | General operations | $250,000 |
| St Monica's Catholic Church | Santa Monica, CA | General operations | $125,000 |
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | The student center fund/mcmorrow nai/ocd research dedicated tms machine | $115,000 |
| St Lawrence of Brindisi Church | Los Angeles, CA | General operations | $106,000 |
| Hoag Hospital Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | General operations | $100,000 |
| Kering Foundation in the Americas Inc | New York, NY | Caring for women contribution | $100,000 |
| Avas Heart Inc | Beverly Hills, CA | General operations | $60,000 |
| Saint John's Hospital and Health Center Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | General operations | $50,000 |
| St Monica Schools | Santa Monica, CA | General operations | $50,000 |
| A Chance for Children Foundation | Malibu, CA | General operations | $42,007 |
| Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General operations/helmet funding | $35,000 |
| United Friends of the Children | Los Angeles, CA | General operations | $35,000 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church | Santa Barbara, CA | General operations/bbq | $25,661 |
| The People Concern | Los Angeles, CA | General operations | $25,000 |
| Holocaust Museum LA | Los Angeles, CA | General operations | $12,000 |
| City of Hope | Duarte, CA | General operations | $10,000 |
| Kipp Socal Public Schools | Los Angeles, CA | General operations | $10,000 |
| Learning Rights Law Center | Los Angeles, CA | General opersations | $10,000 |
| Los Angeles Police Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General operations | $10,000 |
| Maps Charities | Sherman Oaks, CA | General operations | $10,000 |
| Parents of Watts Working With Youth and Adults Inc | Los Angeles, CA | Gift giveaway | $10,000 |
| UCLA Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General operations | $10,000 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel School | Santa Barbara, CA | Adopt a student fundraiser, educate a student for 1 year | $7,710 |
| California Business Properties Association | Sacramento, CA | Awards dinner sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Palisades Enrichment Programs | Pacific Palisades, CA | General operations | $5,000 |
| Usc Alumni Association | Los Angeles, CA | General operations | $4,200 |
| Special Olympics Southern California | Long Beach, CA | General operations | $2,500 |
| Little Italy of Los Angeles Association | San Pedro, CA | General operations | $1,500 |
| Saint Benedict's Italian Catholic | Montebello, CA | St joseph's table | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,671,443 | 34 |
| 2023 | $4,213,817 | 43 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533179349102743
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4317077
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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