Paul and Pearl Caslow Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Paul and Pearl Caslow Foundation is a private foundation in Glenview, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.8 million in 165 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $333,000. 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$1.8 million
- Number of grants165
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$333,000
- Assets$39.0 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.6 million the year before.
100% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.6 million | 1 | $35.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 165 | $39.0 million |
How to apply
Paul and Pearl Caslow 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 Paul and Pearl Caslow Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 29 states, the most to Illinois. It also paid $20,000 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 39 | $749,000 |
| New York | 43 | $336,500 |
| District of Columbia | 21 | $182,500 |
| New Jersey | 10 | $103,500 |
| Florida | 5 | $59,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $35,000 |
| California | 5 | $33,000 |
| Virginia | 5 | $25,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $23,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $23,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund Metropolitan Chicago | General support | $333,000 |
| Aleph Institute | General support | $50,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | General support | $50,000 |
| Western Galilee Hospital - Nahariya | General support | $45,000 |
| Israel Parasport Center | General support | $30,000 |
| Work Play Love Inc | General support | $28,000 |
| ASPCA | General support | $25,500 |
| Bjbe | General support | $25,000 |
| Camp Gan Israel | General support | $25,000 |
| Hebrew University | General support | $25,000 |
| Rush University Medical Center | General support | $22,000 |
| Bar-Ilan University | General support | $20,000 |
| Ben-Gurion University | General support | $20,000 |
| Hebrew Academy of Cleveland | General support | $20,000 |
| Israel Children's Cancer Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| Jewish Prisoners Assistance Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| La Casa Norte | General support | $20,000 |
| Leket Israel | General support | $20,000 |
| NAMI Chicago | General support | $20,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | General support | $20,000 |
| Teens Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Yad Vashem | General support | $20,000 |
| Chasdei Naomi | General support | $15,000 |
| Chicago Coaltion for the Homeless | General support | $15,000 |
| Paws Chicago | General support | $15,000 |
| Meir Panim | General support | $12,000 |
| Adl | General support | $10,000 |
| Alyn Hospital Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| American Kidney Fund Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| American Parkinson Disease Association | General support | $10,000 |
| Ark | General support | $10,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Boys Town | General support | $10,000 |
| Boys Town Jerusalem | General support | $10,000 |
| Brightfocus Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Care | General support | $10,000 |
| Chabad of Niles | General support | $10,000 |
| Chai Lifeline | General support | $10,000 |
| Chicago Lighthouse | General support | $10,000 |
| Colel Chabad | General support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Mann
- Rosalyn Mann
- Abby Cole
Questions people ask
Does Paul and Pearl Caslow Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Paul and Pearl Caslow Foundation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2024, across 165 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Paul and Pearl Caslow Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard Mann (Treasurer), Rosalyn Mann (President) and Abby Cole (Secretary).
What does Paul and Pearl Caslow Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and youth programs.