Casillas Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Casillas Foundation is a private foundation in La Jolla, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $165,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$165,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was down from $175,000 the year before.
11% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $175,000 | 18 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $165,000 | 9 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
Casillas Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Casillas Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $52,500 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $37,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $25,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Focus Mission Foundation | General operations | $25,000 |
| Institute for Family Studies | General operations | $25,000 |
| Miles Christi | General operations | $25,000 |
| Witherspoon Institute | General operations | $25,000 |
| Becket Fund for Religious Liberty | General operations | $20,000 |
| Berkeley Institute | General operations | $20,000 |
| Leonine Forum | General operations | $15,000 |
| Institute of Reproductive Grief Care | General operations | $7,500 |
| Philantropy Roundtable | General operations | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Frederic Clark
- Margaret Nolan Clark
- Sean Fieler
- Greg Pfundstein
- Rev Anthony J Saroki
- William Mumma
- Jeremy Beer
Questions people ask
Does Casillas Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Casillas Foundation give?
$165,000 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Casillas Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Frederic Clark (President), Margaret Nolan Clark (Vp/Secretary), Sean Fieler (Director) and Greg Pfundstein (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Casillas Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.