Private foundation · EIN 47-2523015 · Lexington, South Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Toby Cassels 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: 8 grants paid, $879K total, median $113K. 63% of grants stayed in South Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$879K
Median grant
$113K
Stays in SC
63%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$25M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Columbia International UniversityColumbia, SCGeneral support$221K
United Way of the MidlandsColumbia, SCCampaign for good$200K
Ezekiel CenterWinchester, CAGeneral support$166K
Haggai InternationalPeachtree Corners, GAGeneral support$150K
Compassion International IncColorado Springs, COGeneral support$75K
Emmaus Road PartnersColumbia, SCGeneral support$37K
Child Evangelism Fellowship of South CarolinaColumbia, SCGeneral support$25K
Kingsmen Baseball IncColumbia, SCGeneral support$5,000

By state: South Carolina 5 · California 1 · Georgia 1 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Toby Cassels Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lexington, South Carolina, administered in care of W Tobin Cassels III, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 Toby Cassels 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 Toby Cassels Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $879K across 8 grants, a median of $113K.

Where does Toby Cassels Foundation give?

South Carolina (5 grants), California (1 grants), Georgia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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