Private foundation · EIN 83-2127482 · San Mateo, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Erik S Cassel 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: 6 grants paid, $340K total, median $55K. 50% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
6
$340K
Median grant
$55K
Stays in CA
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.0M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bard CollegeAnnandaleonhudson, NYAccess & equity$100K
LifemovesMenlo Park, CACommunity support$55K
Xavier University of LouisianaNew Orleans, LAGeneral need-based scholarships$55K
Eastside College PrepEast Palo Alto, CAGeneral need-based scholarships$55K
Rainforest FoundationBrooklyn, NYRainforest protection$40K
Immigration Institute of Bay AreaSan Francisco, CAImmigration support$35K

By state: California 3 · New York 2 · Louisiana 1

About this foundation

Erik S Cassel Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Mateo, California, administered in care of Rebecca Smith, tax-exempt since 2019. 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 Erik S Cassel 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 Erik S Cassel Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $340K across 6 grants, a median of $55K.

Where does Erik S Cassel Foundation give?

California (3 grants), New York (2 grants), Louisiana (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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