Private foundation · EIN 91-2062197 · Seattle, Washington · Human services

Marguerite Casey 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: 208 grants paid, $33M total, median $50K. 7% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
208
$33M
Median grant
$50K
Stays in WA
7%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$857M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 40 of 208 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $33M; Part I reports $24M in contributions paid

RecipientPurposeAmount
BuildusWashington, DCAdvocacy$1.5M
Scholars for Social JusticeChicago, ILCommunity organizing$1.5M
Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition (tirrc)Nashville, TNGeneral operating support$900K
Foot Soldiers ParkSelma, ALGeneral operating support$833K
Arizona Center for EmpowermentPhoenix, AZGeneral operating support$500K
Black Leaders Organizing for Communities Education FundLos Angeles, CACommunity organizing$500K
Communities UnitedChicago, ILGeneral operating support$500K
Congregations Organized for Prophetic Engagement (cope)San Bernardino, CAGeneral operating support$500K
Florida Immigrant CoalitionMiami, FLGeneral operating support$500K
Florida Rights Restoration CoalitionOrlando, FLEducation$500K
Florida Rising TogetherMiami, FLGeneral operating support$500K
Freedom IncMadison, WIGeneral operating support$500K
Justice Catalyst Access Fund IncCharlottesville, VAGeneral operating support$500K
Kentucky CoalitionLondon, KYGeneral operating support$500K
Leaders Igniting Transformation Education FundMilwaukee, WICommunity organizing$500K
More Perfect Union FoundationAlexandria, VAGeneral operating support$500K
The Hana CenterChicago, ILGeneral operating support$500K
Unemployed Workers UnitedBrooklyn, NYCommunity organizing$500K
Kc TenantsKansas City, MOGeneral operating support$474K
Power Coalition for Equity and JusticeBaton Rouge, LACommunity organizing$419K
Southerners on New GroundAtlanta, GAGeneral operating support$419K
Texas Organizing Project Education FundSan Antonio, TXGeneral operating support$419K
Dream DefendersLos Angeles, CACommunity organizing$417K
Southwest Georgia Project for Community EducationAlbany, GAGeneral operating support$401K
Maine People's Resource CenterPortland, MEGeneral operating support$400K
People's Budget BirminghamBirmingham, ALCommunity organizing$400K
Change LabsTuba City, AZGeneral operating support$375K
Firelands Workers UnitedSeattle, WACommunity organizing$353K
Debt CollectiveNew York, NYEconomic justice$350K
Fair Food NetworkDetroit, MIGeneral operating support$350K
Industrial CommonsMorganton, NCGeneral operating support$350K
State Democracy Defenders FundConcord, NHAdvocacy$350K
Trust NeighborhoodsKansas City, MOGeneral operating support$350K
Workmoney Foundation IncMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating support$350K
Equity and TransformationChicago, ILGeneral operating support$330K
Latino Community FoundationSan Francisco, CAGeneral operating support$300K
Tenant Union FederationSan Francisco, CAEconomic justice$300K
Southsiders Organized for Unity and LiberationChicago, ILGeneral operating support$268K
Afterglow Climate Justice FundDenver, COEconomic justice$250K
Full Spectrum LabsOakland, CAEconomic justice$250K

By state: Illinois 21 · California 35 · District of Columbia 29 · Arizona 9 · Washington 15 · New York 15

Giving by year

Contributions, gifts, and grants paid, from Form 990-PF via ProPublica.

2019
2020
2021
2022
2023

About this foundation

Marguerite Casey Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Seattle, Washington, administered in care of Chief Financial Officer, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteLatest 990-PF (PDF)All filings on ProPublica

Does Marguerite Casey 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 Marguerite Casey Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $33M across 208 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Marguerite Casey Foundation give?

Illinois (21 grants), California (35 grants), District of Columbia (29 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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