Kasler Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kasler Family Foundation is a private foundation in Irvine, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $81,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $23,000 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$81,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$23,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $79,000 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $65,000 | 6 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $79,000 | 5 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $81,000 | 4 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Kasler Family 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 Kasler Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $81,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cristo Rey Orange County High School | General support | $25,000 |
| St Norbert Church | General support | $25,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship fund | $21,000 |
| Servite High School | Scholarship fund | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Frank Ten-Thy
- Judith K Ten-Thy
- Jill Ortiz
- Patrick Ortiz
- John M Carmack
- Jennifer Blake
- Michelle Navarro
- Jeff Ortiz
- Leigh Ortiz
- Rockwell Kasler
- Megan Kasler Virga
- Paul Navarro
- Elena Navarro
- Micah Navarro
- Jason Blake
Questions people ask
Does Kasler Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kasler Family Foundation give?
$81,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $23,000.
Who runs Kasler Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Frank Ten-Thy (Vice President), Judith K Ten-Thy (Vice President), Jill Ortiz (Vice President) and Patrick Ortiz (Chief Financial Officer) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Kasler Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.