Private foundation · EIN 33-2523230 · Wichita, Kansas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Casper 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $1.1M total, median $50K. 100% of grants stayed in Kansas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$1.1M
Median grant
$50K
Stays in KS
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Friends UniversityWichita, KSGeneral operational support$1.0M
Wichita Art MuseumWichita, KSGeneral operational support$50K
Ballet WichitaWichita, KSGeneral operational support$25K

About this foundation

Casper Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wichita, Kansas, tax-exempt since 2025. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Casper Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Casper Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.1M across 3 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Casper Family Foundation give?

Kansas (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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