Private foundation · EIN 88-6460733 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Casper-Adams 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: 17 grants paid, $820K total, median $10K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
17
$820K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$18M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Tampa Museum of Art IncTampa, FLCentennial Campaign$300K
Tampa Bay Performing Arts CenterTampa, FLGeneral & Unrestricted$250K
Academy of the Holy Names of Florida IncTampa, FLAcademy Ascending campaign$100K
Junior Achievement of Tampa BayTampa, FL3DE School Benefactor and Sponsor Fund at Hillsborough high school 2025-2026 school year$50K
Tampa Museum of Art IncTampa, FL2025 Pavilion Fund$25K
Junior Achievement of Tampa BayTampa, FLGeneral & Unrestricted$16K
Skills Center IncTampa, FLCapital Campaign$15K
H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research InstituteTampa, FL2025 Magnolia Ball$10K
Tampa Bay History Center IncTampa, FLGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Tampa Bay History Center IncTampa, FLGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Tampa Museum of Art IncTampa, FLBalmain City 2025$10K
Chiselers IncTampa, FLCharitable Event$5,000
Gasparilla Festival of the Arts IncTampa, FL2025 GFA Artist Award Benefactor Sponsorship Fund$5,000
Tampa Museum of Art IncTampa, FLPavilion Fund$5,000
Tampa Theatre IncTampa, FLWinefest 2025 Fund$5,000
Tampa Museum of Art IncTampa, FL2025 Pride & Passion Event$2,500
1voice Foundation IncBrandon, FLLemon Drop The Mic$1,600

About this foundation

Casper-Adams Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Casper-Adams 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-Adams Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $820K across 17 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Casper-Adams Foundation give?

Florida (17 grants), per its latest filing.

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