Kasperick Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kasperick Foundation is a private foundation in San Diego, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.5 million in 24 grants; the typical grant was $150,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$5.5 million
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$150,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$126 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.5 million the year before.
50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $3.9 million | 17 | $82.4 million |
| 2023 | $4.5 million | 20 | $104 million |
| 2024 | $5.5 million | 24 | $126 million |
How to apply
Kasperick 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 Kasperick Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California. It also paid $799,890 in 4 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $1.5 million |
| New York | 4 | $886,525 |
| Texas | 1 | $500,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $300,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $250,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $200,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Planet Foundation | Poverty alleviation through economic opportunity | $500,000 |
| Acceso Global Impact | Ag finance: el salvador | $300,000 |
| Caurie-Mf | Microfinance: senegal | $300,000 |
| Friendship Bridge | Microfinance: guatemala | $300,000 |
| Trickle Up Program | Ultra-poor graduation: india | $300,000 |
| Village Enterprises | Ultra-poor graduation: uganda | $300,000 |
| Working Capital for Community Needs | Microfinance: latin america | $250,000 |
| Centro de Servicios Financieros Aka Funder Col Miramontes | Microfinance: honduras | $200,000 |
| Inkomoko | Microfinance: rwanda | $200,000 |
| New Horizon Association | Microfinance: egypt | $199,890 |
| Global Fund for Widows | Microfinance: egypt | $186,525 |
| Catholic Charities of San Diego | Homeless solutions: san diego | $150,000 |
| East County Transitional Living Center | Homeless solutions: san diego | $150,000 |
| Interfaith Community Housing | Homeless solutions: san diego | $150,000 |
| San Diego Rescue Mision | Homeless solutions: san diego | $150,000 |
| Alpha Project | Homeless solutions: san diego | $100,000 |
| Brac USA | Poverty alleviation through economic opportunity | $100,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Poverty alleviation through economic opportunity | $100,000 |
| Entrepreneurs du Monde | Microfinance: senegal | $100,000 |
| Lucky Duck Foundation | Homeless solutions: san diego | $100,000 |
| People Assisting the Homeless | Homeless solutions: san diego | $100,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Village | Homeless solutions: san diego | $100,000 |
| University of San Diego | Bigi initiative | $100,000 |
| Veterans Village of San Diego | Homeless solutions: san diego | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Vincent J Kasperick
Questions people ask
Does Kasperick Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kasperick Foundation give?
$5.5 million in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $150,000.
Who runs Kasperick Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Vincent J Kasperick (Trustee).
What does Kasperick Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, housing and homelessness and human services.