Caspersen Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Caspersen Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Key Largo, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.3 million in 10 grants; the typical grant was $120,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$2.3 million
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$120,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$0
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
100% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.5 million | 5 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 4 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $2.3 million | 10 | $0 |
How to apply
Caspersen Foundation Inc 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 Caspersen Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 8 | $1.9 million |
| North Carolina | 1 | $250,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $150,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Satchel's Last Resort | Contribution | $1.0 million |
| Satchel's Last Resort | Contribution | $250,000 |
| Cashiers Highlands | Contribution | $250,000 |
| Orcf - Redland Dog Sanctuary | Contribution | $250,000 |
| National Humane Education Society | Contribution | $150,000 |
| Orcf - This Is the Dog | Contribution | $90,000 |
| Orcf - Key West Humane Society | Contribution | $90,000 |
| Orcf - Florida Keys Humane Society | Contribution | $90,000 |
| Orcf - This Is the Dog | Contribution | $90,000 |
| Redland Dog Sanctuary | Contribtuion | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lacy I Rice
- Dennis Brozak
- Sandra T Lynn
- Jay Rourke
Questions people ask
Does Caspersen Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Caspersen Foundation Inc give?
$2.3 million in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $120,000.
Who runs Caspersen Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Lacy I Rice (Vice Preside), Dennis Brozak (Treasurer), Sandra T Lynn (President) and Jay Rourke (Director).
What does Caspersen Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals.