The Caruso Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 84-1559444
Foundation Overview
Based in Boulder, CO, The Caruso Foundation has awarded 210 grants totaling $11,688,422 to organizations in Maryland, Colorado and 6 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $200 to $700,000, with a median award of $18,500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
15 of 37 recipients (41%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
67% of grants are awarded in Colorado, with additional funding distributed across 7 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Colorado, funding concentrates in Boulder (48%), Denver (43%), Niwot (4%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 503% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Caruso Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5430 Foundation | $17,000 | Van Nuys, CA, US | Program Funding | 2023 |
| Access Opportunity | $40,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2023 |
| Advance Edu | $20,000 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2023 |
| Boco Flamenco | $2,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2023 |
| Boulder Cancer Fighters | $15,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2023 |
| Boulder Community Health Foundation | $10,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2023 |
| Boys Town | $500 | Boys Town, NE, US | Program Funding | 2023 |
| Breakthrough Alliance Of Colorado | $25,000 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2023 |
| Camp Kesem | $3,500 | Covina, CA, US | Program Funding | 2023 |
| City Of Boulder (Police Canine Program) | $50,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2023 |
| Civico | $200,000 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2023 |
| Colorado Thrives | $50,000 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2023 |
| Dairy Arts Center | $25,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2023 |
| Denver Civic Ventures | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2023 |
| El Dorado Foundation Inc | $10,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Program Funding | 2023 |
| Engineers Without Borders | $3,000 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2023 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | $10,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Program Funding | 2023 |
| Feherty's Troops First Foundation | $25,000 | Mount Airy, MD, US | Program Funding | 2023 |
| Glider | $10,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2023 |
| Greenhouse Scholars | $100,450 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2023 |
| Growing Gardens Of Boulder | $10,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2023 |
| Jazz At Aspen Snowmass | $3,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Program Funding | 2023 |
| Lightways | $250 | Joliet, IL, US | Program Funding | 2023 |
| Make A Wish - Illinois | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Funding | 2023 |
| Minooka Community High School | $500 | Minooka, IL, US | Program Funding | 2023 |
| National Center For Women & Information Technology | $50,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2023 |
| North Boulder Little League | $10,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2023 |
| Rocky Mountain Adventist Healthcare Foundation | $25,000 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2023 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charity | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Funding | 2023 |
| Shelter Inc | $4,000 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | Program Funding | 2023 |
| Soaring Heights Pk-8 Pto | $300 | Erie, CO, US | Program Funding | 2023 |
| St Jude Reseach Hospital | $1,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Program Funding | 2023 |
| Tennyson Center For Children | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2023 |
| Unite America Institute | $20,000 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2023 |
| University Of Chicago Booth School Of Business | $275,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Funding | 2023 |
| University Of Colorado Foundation | $470,000 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2023 |
| University Of Illinois | $225,000 | Urbana, IL, US | Program Funding | 2023 |
| A Precious Child | $5,000 | Broomfield, MD, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Access Opportunity | $40,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Boulder Cancer Fighters | $20,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Camp Kesem | $1,500 | Covina, CA, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| City Of Boulder (Police Canine Program) | $50,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Civico | $100,000 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Colorado Thrives | $50,000 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Boulder County | $25,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Dairy Arts Center | $25,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Denver Civic Ventures | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Denver Scholarship Foundation | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Denver Startup Week | $2,500 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| El Dorado Foundation Inc | $10,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Endeavor Colorado | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Endeavor Global | $12,750 | New York, NY, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | $10,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Feherty's Troops First Foundation | $30,000 | Mount Airy, MD, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Greenhouse Scholars | $66,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Growing Gardens Of Boulder | $10,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Links For Lungs | $5,000 | Towson, MD, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Minooka Community High School | $500 | Minooka, IL, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| National Center For Women & Information Technology | $25,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Niwot High School Boosters | $1,000 | Niwot, CO, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Rocky Mountain Adventist Healthcare Foundation | $50,000 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Shelter Inc | $1,500 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| The Watson Institute | $25,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago Booth School Of Business | $225,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| University Of Colorado Foundation | $665,000 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| University Of Illinois | $300,000 | Urbana, IL, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Women's Leadership Foundation | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| A Precious Child | $5,000 | Broomfield, MD, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Access Opportunity | $40,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Boulder Cancer Fighters | $20,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Camp Kesem | $1,500 | Covina, CA, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| City Of Boulder (Police Canine Program) | $50,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Civico | $100,000 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Colorado Thrives | $50,000 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Boulder County | $25,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Dairy Arts Center | $25,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Denver Civic Ventures | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Denver Scholarship Foundation | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Denver Startup Week | $2,500 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| El Dorado Foundation Inc | $10,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Endeavor Colorado | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Endeavor Global | $12,750 | New York, NY, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | $10,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Feherty's Troops First Foundation | $30,000 | Mount Airy, MD, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Greenhouse Scholars | $66,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Growing Gardens Of Boulder | $10,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Links For Lungs | $5,000 | Towson, MD, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Minooka Community High School | $500 | Minooka, IL, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| National Center For Women & Information Technology | $25,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Niwot High School Boosters | $1,000 | Niwot, CO, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Rocky Mountain Adventist Healthcare Foundation | $50,000 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Shelter Inc | $1,500 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| The Watson Institute | $25,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago Booth School Of Business | $225,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| University Of Colorado Foundation | $665,000 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| University Of Illinois | $300,000 | Urbana, IL, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Women's Leadership Foundation | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| A Precious Child | $5,000 | Broomfield, MD, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Access Opportunity | $40,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Boulder Cancer Fighters | $20,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Camp Kesem | $1,500 | Covina, CA, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| City Of Boulder (Police Canine Program) | $50,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Civico | $100,000 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Colorado Thrives | $50,000 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Boulder County | $25,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Dairy Arts Center | $25,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Denver Civic Ventures | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Denver Scholarship Foundation | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Denver Startup Week | $2,500 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| El Dorado Foundation Inc | $10,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Endeavor Colorado | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Endeavor Global | $12,750 | New York, NY, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | $10,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Feherty's Troops First Foundation | $30,000 | Mount Airy, MD, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Greenhouse Scholars | $66,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Growing Gardens Of Boulder | $10,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Links For Lungs | $5,000 | Towson, MD, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Minooka Community High School | $500 | Minooka, IL, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| National Center For Women & Information Technology | $25,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Niwot High School Boosters | $1,000 | Niwot, CO, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Rocky Mountain Adventist Healthcare Foundation | $50,000 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Shelter Inc | $1,500 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| The Watson Institute | $25,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago Booth School Of Business | $225,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| University Of Colorado Foundation | $665,000 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| University Of Illinois | $300,000 | Urbana, IL, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| Women's Leadership Foundation | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2022 |
| A Precious Child | $5,000 | Broomfield, MD, US | Program Funding | 2021 |
| Access Opportunity | $40,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2021 |
| Boulder Cancer Fighters | $20,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2021 |
| Boulder Chamber Of Commerce | $50,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2021 |
| Boulder Historical Society | $60,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2021 |
| Breakthrough Alliance Of Colorado | $25,000 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2021 |
| Colorado Thrives | $50,000 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2021 |
| Denver School Of Science And Technology | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2021 |
| Eforall | $30,000 | Longmont, CO, US | Program Funding | 2021 |
| Endeavor Colorado | $250,000 | New York, NY, US | Program Funding | 2021 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | $10,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Program Funding | 2021 |
| Greenhouse Scholars | $79,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2021 |
| Growing Gardens Of Boulder | $10,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2021 |
| Impact Of Education | $7,500 | Louisville, CO, US | Program Funding | 2021 |
| National Center For Women & Information Technology | $25,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2021 |
| Shelter Inc | $1,500 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | Program Funding | 2021 |
| The Watson Institute | $25,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2021 |
| University Of Chicago Booth School Of Business | $235,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Funding | 2021 |
| University Of Colorado Foundation | $700,000 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2021 |
| University Of Illinois | $300,000 | Urbana, IL, US | Program Funding | 2021 |
| Women's Leadership Foundation | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2021 |
| University Of Illinois | $180,000 | Urbana, IL, US | Program Funding | 2020 |
| Cancer Support Community | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2020 |
| Anschutz (cu Foundation) | $60,000 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2020 |
| Eforall | $10,000 | Longmont, CO, US | Program Funding | 2020 |
| A Precious Child | $7,500 | Broomfield, MD, US | Program Funding | 2020 |
| Access Opportunity | $35,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2020 |
| Boulder Cancer Fighters | $30,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2020 |
| Boulder Community Health Foundation | $150,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2020 |
| Civico | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2020 |
| Colorado Thrives | $70,893 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2020 |
| Cu Foundation | $60,000 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2020 |
| Cultivate | $20,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2020 |
| Dairy Arts Center | $25,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2020 |
| Defy Ventures Colorado | $25,000 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2020 |
| Denver School Of Science And Technology | $20,000 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2020 |
| Eforall | $40,000 | Longmont, CO, US | Program Funding | 2020 |
| El Dorado Foundation Inc | $35,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Program Funding | 2020 |
| Endeavor Colorado | $250,000 | New York, NY, US | Program Funding | 2020 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | $10,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Program Funding | 2020 |
| Greenhouse Scholars | $75,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2020 |
| Growing Gardens Of Boulder | $10,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2020 |
| Santa Clara University | $20,000 | Santa Clara, CA, US | Program Funding | 2020 |
| University Of Chicago Booth School Of Business | $200,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Funding | 2020 |
| University Of Colorado Boulder | $240,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2020 |
| University Of Colorado Foundation | $343,000 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2020 |
| University Of Denver | $20,000 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2020 |
| Women's Leadership Foundation | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2020 |
| National Center For Women & Information Technology | $8,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2017 |
| University Of Colorado Foundation | $8,000 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2017 |
| University Of Colorado Foundation | $8,000 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2017 |
| University Of Denver | $8,000 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2017 |
| Greenhouse Scholars | $8,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2017 |
| Niwot High School Boosters | $4,000 | Niwot, CO, US | Program Funding | 2017 |
| Mylifeline Inc | $4,000 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2017 |
| Colorado Technical University | $15,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Program Funding | 2017 |
| Denver School Of Science And Technology | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2017 |
| University Of Chicago Booth School Of Business | $75,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Funding | 2017 |
| Colorado Jazz Group | $10,000 | Niwot, CO, US | Program Funding | 2017 |
| Dairy Arts Center | $83,333 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2017 |
| Boulder Chamber | $5,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2017 |
| Boulder Cancer Fighters | $30,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2017 |
| Boulder Historical Society | $15,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2017 |
| Access Opportunity | $10,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2017 |
| Almeida Molecular Imaging Foundation | $3,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Program Funding | 2017 |
| Growing Gardens Of Boulder | $10,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2017 |
| University Of Colorado Foundation | $30,000 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2017 |
| Access Opportunity | $10,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2016 |
| Boulder Cancer Fighters | $10,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2016 |
| Colorado Jazz Group | $10,000 | Niwot, CO, US | Program Funding | 2016 |
| Dairy Arts Center | $20,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2016 |
| Denver School Of Science And Technology | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2016 |
| Greenhouse Scholars | $10,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2016 |
| Museum Of Boulder | $10,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2016 |
| National Center For Women & Information Technology | $10,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Funding | 2016 |
| University Of Chicago Booth School Of Business | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Funding | 2016 |
| University Of Colorado Foundation | $6,746 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2016 |
| University Of Colorado Foundation | $9,500 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2016 |
| University Of Colorado Foundation | $50,000 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2016 |
| University Of Denver | $30,000 | Denver, CO, US | Program Funding | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 84-1559444 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 3333 23RD STREET Boulder, CO 80304-0000 |
Key People (1)
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| President | Daniel P Caruso |
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Forms 990-PF
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