Private foundation · EIN 25-1802794 · Wilmington, Delaware · Education

William E and Patricia J Kassling Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 27 grants paid, $810K total, median $7,500.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
27
$810K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$18M

Grants paid in 2024

27 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Historical Society of Western PennsylvaniaPittsburgh, PAPreserve and present regional history$400K
Purdue Research FoundationWest Lafayette, INAdvance the mission of purdue university$200K
Evans Scholars FoundationGlenview, ILProvide scholarships and other educational opportunities for caddies$40K
Phi Gamma Delta Educational FoundationLexington, KYProvide educational support and services for college students$30K
Ryan Shazier Fund for Spinal RehabilitationPittsburgh, PAProvide support and resources to those with spinal cord injuries and their caregivers$25K
Eden Christian AcademyPittsburgh, PAEducational purposes$16K
Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, TNServe quest for knowledge through scholarships, teaching and outreach$14K
Blessing BoardOakmont, PATo provide donated household furnishings to those in need$10K
Gunnar Frederick Woelfel Fund IncRye, NYSupporting medical advances in the field of pediatric cardiology$10K
OtherNaples, FLCommunity, educational & cultural support, etc.$10K
Starability FoundationNaples, FLTo transform the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.$10K
Steel City Squash IncPittsburgh, PAProvide consistent and long-term support to underserved pittsburgh students and their families.$10K
Shelter for Abused Women and ChildrenNaples, FLProvide support and shelter to victims of domestic violence$9,000
Nch Center for PhilanthropyNaples, FLCommunity care$7,500
Artis - NaplesNaples, FLPerforming & visual arts center showcasing naples philharmonic concerts & the baker museum$5,000
Our Lady of the Sacred HeartCoraopolis, PAEducational purposes$3,000
Naples Botanical GardensNaples, FLTo connect people and plants through display, education, conservation and biological research$2,000
Pittsburgh Glass CenterPittsburgh, PAPromote and teach glass art$2,000
National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyNew York, NYMedical research and patient support$1,500
Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh FoundationPittsburgh, PATo provide financial support to childrens hospital of pittsburgh upmc$1,000
Larosa Youth FoundationMcKeesport, PAYouth development$1,000
Neighborhood Health ClinicNaples, FLDeliver quality medical care to low-income, working, but uninsured, adults in collier county, using a professional volunteer staff and fund…$1,000
Fox Chapel Presbyterian ChurchPittsburgh, PAReligious purposes$500
Homes 4 Vets Cooperative CorporationsJenkintown, PAProvides homes for veterans$500
Naples Yacht Club Blue Gavel Scholarship Fund IncNaples, FLTo award scholarships to collier county high school seniors and employees of the naples yacht club.$500
Operation SmileVirginia Beach, VAProviding treatment for cleft lip and cleft palates$500
Moorings Presbyterian ChurchNaples, FLReligious purposes$250

By state: Pennsylvania 11 · Indiana 1 · Florida 9 · Illinois 1 · Kentucky 1 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

William E and Patricia J Kassling Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of William Kassling, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does William E and Patricia J Kassling Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does William E and Patricia J Kassling Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $810K across 27 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does William E and Patricia J Kassling Family Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (11 grants), Indiana (1 grants), Florida (9 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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