Casler Foundation
Accepts applications
Casler Foundation is a private foundation in Ham Lake, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $57,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $6,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$57,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $51,000 the year before.
10% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $48,000 | 20 | $986,202 |
| 2024 | $51,000 | 19 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $57,000 | 21 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jean Cassens 19131 Taylor St NE Apt 310, East Bethel, MN 55011 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (815) 877-8449 |
| What to submit | No prescribed form |
What Casler Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 8 | $20,500 |
| Minnesota | 4 | $11,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $6,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $6,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $3,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $3,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Ministries | Religious outreach | $6,000 |
| Crusaders Community Health Foundation | Health foundation | $5,000 |
| Hope Kids National | Children's social welfare | $5,000 |
| People Serving People | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| Rock River Valley Pantry | Social welfare | $4,500 |
| American School of Classical Studies at Athens | Educational | $3,000 |
| Carpenters Place | Homeless support | $3,000 |
| Cyprus American Archaeological Research Institute | Research and education | $3,000 |
| Milligan College | Educational | $3,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Humanitarian aid | $3,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | Social welfare | $3,000 |
| Int'l Disaster Emergency Service Inc | Social welfare | $2,000 |
| Leukemia Research Foundation | Medical research | $2,000 |
| Mudgirl Studios | Social welfare | $2,000 |
| Life Network of Southern Illinois | Social welfare | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Social welfare | $1,500 |
| Pioneer Bible Tanslators | Religious outreach | $1,000 |
| Roundtable RX | Social welfare | $1,000 |
| Missions of Hope International | Social welfare | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Rockford Public Library | Social welfare | $500 |
| Polo Historical Society | Educational | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- N Jean Cassens
- Jeffrey L Cassens
- Daniel W Cassens
- Amy L Papalexandrou
Questions people ask
Does Casler Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Casler Foundation give?
$57,000 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Casler Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists N Jean Cassens (Trustee), Jeffrey L Cassens (Trustee), Daniel W Cassens (Trustee) and Amy L Papalexandrou (Trustee).
What does Casler Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.