The Caruso Foundation — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

The Caruso Foundation is a private foundation based in Boulder, Colorado with $41M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$41Mtotal assets

2014IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

Grants The Caruso Foundation has awarded

37 grantees · $1.7M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

University of Colorado Foundation $470K
University of Chicago Booth School of Business $275K
University of Illinois $225K
CiviCo $200K
Greenhouse Scholars $100K
Colorado Thrives $50K
National Center for Women & Information Technology $50K
City of Boulder (Police Canine Program) $50K
Access Opportunity $40K
Feherty's Troops First Foundation $25K
Dairy Arts Center $25K
Breakthrough Alliance of Colorado $25K
Rocky Mountain Adventist Healthcare Foundation $25K
Advance EDU $20K
Unite America Institute $20K
5430 Foundation $17K
Boulder Cancer Fighters $15K
Glider $10K
Boulder Community Health Foundation $10K
El Dorado Foundation Inc $10K
Evans Scholars Foundation $10K
Growing Gardens of Boulder $10K
North Boulder Little League $10K
Tennyson Center for Children $10K
Denver Civic Ventures $5K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2019$1.3M
FY2020$2M
FY2021$1.9M
FY2022$1.8M
FY2023$1.7M

About The Caruso Foundation

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersBoulder, Colorado
EIN841559444
IRS ruling2014

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

This foundation funds philanthropy & grantmaking. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Caruso Foundation?

The Caruso Foundation is a private foundation based in Boulder, Colorado with $41M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does The Caruso Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of The Caruso Foundation?

The Caruso Foundation's EIN is 841559444. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from The Caruso Foundation?

Private foundations like The Caruso Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with The Caruso Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.