Casey Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Casey Family Foundation is a private foundation in Genoa, Nevada. In tax year 2025 it gave $239,500 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $50,000. 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$239,500
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$4.5 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $243,750 the year before.
33% of its 2025 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 | $309,950 | 53 | $4.0 million |
| 2024 | $243,750 | 34 | $4.2 million |
| 2025 | $239,500 | 36 | $4.5 million |
How to apply
Casey Family 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 Casey Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 3 | $58,500 |
| California | 4 | $53,000 |
| Michigan | 5 | $32,500 |
| Maine | 9 | $30,000 |
| Vermont | 2 | $22,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $7,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $5,000 |
| Indiana | 2 | $4,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sawyer Library Foundation | To further charitable purposes of public charity | $50,000 |
| The Richard Nixon Foundation | To further charitable purposes of public charity | $40,000 |
| Intervale Center | To further charitable purposes of public charity | $20,000 |
| Little Traverse Conservancy Inc | To further charitable purposes of public charity | $20,000 |
| Pickerel Crooked Lake Improv Assn | To further charitable purposes of public charity | $10,000 |
| Riding to the Top | To further charitable purposes of public charity | $10,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Inc | To further charitable purposes of public charity | $10,000 |
| Citizens Inn Inc | To further charitable purposes of public charity | $7,500 |
| UCSF Foundation | To further charitable purposes of public charity | $7,000 |
| Carson Tahoe Health Foundation | To further charitable purposes of public charity | $5,000 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | To further charitable purposes of public charity | $5,000 |
| St Catherine Island Foundation | To further charitable purposes of public charity | $5,000 |
| Individual | To further charitable purposes of public charity | $5,000 |
| Mount Vernon Ladies Assoc of the Un | To further charitable purposes of public charity | $5,000 |
| International Myeloma Foundation | To further charitable purposes of public charity | $5,000 |
| Society of the Cincinnati of Maryla | To further charitable purposes of public charity | $3,500 |
| American Camping Association | To further charitable purposes of public charity WOHELO Hiietini Circle Scholarship Fund | $3,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Inc | To further charitable purposes of public charity | $2,500 |
| Individual | To further charitable purposes of public charity | $2,500 |
| American Enterprise Institute | To further charitable purposes of public charity | $2,500 |
| Individual | To further charitable purposes of public charity Feeding Chittenden | $2,000 |
| Harpswell Heritage Land Trust | To further charitable purposes of public charity | $2,000 |
| Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners | To further charitable purposes of public charity | $2,000 |
| Chocolate Church Arts Center | To further charitable purposes of public charity | $2,000 |
| Mid-Coast Hunger Prevention Program | To further charitable purposes of public charity | $2,000 |
| Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation | To further charitable purposes of public charity | $1,500 |
| BrunswickTopsham Land Trust | To further charitable purposes of public charity | $1,000 |
| Landmark School | To further charitable purposes of public charity | $1,000 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | To further charitable purposes of public charity | $1,000 |
| Mono County Sheriff Search Rescue | To further charitable purposes of public charity | $1,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Org | To further charitable purposes of public charity | $1,000 |
| Sam Beauford Working Institute | To further charitable purposes of public charity | $1,000 |
| The Society of the Cincinnati Inc | To further charitable purposes of public charity | $1,000 |
| Inland Water Route Historical Socie | To further charitable purposes of public charity | $1,000 |
| Douglas County Sheriff Search and R | To further charitable purposes of governmental entity | $1,000 |
| Harbor Light Christian School | To further charitable purposes of public charity | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Patricia C Shepherd
- Jennifer P Casey
- Sheila C McManus
- Virginia C Pettengill
- R Oliver Schwab
Questions people ask
Does Casey Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Casey Family Foundation give?
$239,500 in tax year 2025, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Casey Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Patricia C Shepherd (Trustee), Jennifer P Casey (Trustee), Sheila C McManus (Trustee) and Virginia C Pettengill (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Casey Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and health.