Case Commons Inc
Preselected recipients only
Case Commons Inc is a private foundation in Lawrence, Kansas. In tax year 2024 it gave $135,375 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $20,375. 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$135,375
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$20,375
- Assets$0
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $14,125 the year before.
36% of its 2024 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 | $14,125 | 14 | $539,232 |
| 2024 | $135,375 | 11 | $0 |
How to apply
Case Commons 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 3 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $25,000 |
| Kansas | 2 | $25,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $20,375 |
| California | 1 | $15,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation | General operating support - board member directed | $20,375 |
| Ku Endowment | General operating support - board member directed | $20,000 |
| Give Well | General operating support - board member directed | $15,000 |
| Martha's Table | General operating support - board member directed | $15,000 |
| Apia Vote | General operating support - board member directed | $10,000 |
| Maine Equal Justice | General operating support - board member directed | $10,000 |
| Avesta Housing | General operating support - board member directed | $10,000 |
| Preble Street | General operating support - board member directed | $10,000 |
| Marc Inc | General operating support - board member directed | $10,000 |
| The Carter Center Inc | General operating support - board member directed | $10,000 |
| KVC Health Systems | General operating support - board member directed | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Teresa Markowitz
- John Kim
- Douglas Nelson
- Tony Cipollone
- Justin Milner
Questions people ask
Does Case Commons Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Case Commons Inc give?
$135,375 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Case Commons Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Teresa Markowitz (President/Ceo), John Kim (Chairman), Douglas Nelson (Treasurer/Board Member) and Tony Cipollone (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.