Nicholas A Caspero & Tomiko Vasey Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Nicholas A Caspero & Tomiko Vasey Foundation is a private foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $206,333 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $14,000 and the largest $75,000. 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$206,333
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$14,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$5.3 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $207,000 the year before.
25% 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 | $227,000 | 9 | $4.5 million |
| 2024 | $207,000 | 8 | $4.6 million |
| 2025 | $206,333 | 8 | $5.3 million |
How to apply
Nicholas A Caspero & Tomiko Vasey 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 Nicholas A Caspero & Tomiko Vasey Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 5 | $161,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $37,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $8,333 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memory and Movement Charlotte | General purpose | $75,000 |
| Wayfinders | General purpose | $50,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Dept of chem and pet engineering | $25,000 |
| Salvation Army | General purpose | $16,000 |
| Central Catholic High School | General purpose | $12,000 |
| Mecklenburg County Bsa | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Alzar School | General purpose | $8,333 |
Officers and trustees
- Brian S Jones
Questions people ask
Does Nicholas A Caspero & Tomiko Vasey Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nicholas A Caspero & Tomiko Vasey Foundation give?
$206,333 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $14,000.
Who runs Nicholas A Caspero & Tomiko Vasey Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Brian S Jones (Trustee).
What does Nicholas A Caspero & Tomiko Vasey Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.