Ross and Carol Y Castro Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Ross and Carol Y Castro Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Jose, California, registered in 2003, with $27,318 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
2282 Cottle Ave, San Jose, CA, 95125 EIN 48-1275020 Since 2003
Revenue (FY2024)
$27K
▲ 63.0% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$27K
Net assets
$324K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Ross and Carol Y Castro Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating143 mo reserves · +0% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Ross and Carol Y Castro Foundation: 143 mo reserves · +0% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Ross and Carol Y Castro Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Ross and Carol Y Castro Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2282 Cottle Ave, San Jose, CA, 95125
- City
- San Jose
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $22K (FY2016) to $27K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $10KNet assets $324K
Operating margin
0.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$334K
Total liabilities
$10K
Net assets
$324K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27,318▲63.0% | $27,239▼48.3% | $324,063 | $334,063▲3.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $16,763▼35.1% | $52,724▲271% | $323,984▼10.0% | $323,984▼10.0% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $25,812▲16.5% | $14,210▲13.7% | $359,945▲3.3% | $359,945▲3.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $22,164▲8.4% | $12,497▲37.7% | $348,343▲2.9% | $348,343▲2.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $20,445▼22.9% | $9,078▲3.7% | $338,676▲3.5% | $338,676▲3.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $26,509▲9.3% | $8,752▼55.3% | $327,309▲5.7% | $327,309▲5.7% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $24,249▲13.0% | $19,580▲11.0% | $309,552▲1.5% | $309,552▲1.5% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $21,466▼4.2% | $17,638▼46.0% | $304,883▲1.3% | $304,883▲1.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $22,411 | $32,657 | $301,055 | $301,055 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Ross and Carol Y Castro Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ross and Carol Y Castro Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 48-1275020, based in San Jose, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ross and Carol Y Castro Foundation's EIN?
- Ross and Carol Y Castro Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 48-1275020.
- How much revenue does Ross and Carol Y Castro Foundation report?
- Ross and Carol Y Castro Foundation reported $27,318 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Ross and Carol Y Castro Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Ross and Carol Y Castro Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Ross and Carol Y Castro Foundation (EIN 48-1275020) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.