Louis N Cassett Foundation
Accepts applications
Louis N Cassett Foundation is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $546,417 in 92 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $38,625. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$546,417
- Number of grants92
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$38,625
- Assets$11.1 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was down from $564,381 the year before.
25% 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 | $564,381 | 85 | $10.9 million |
| 2024 | $546,417 | 92 | $11.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Malcolm B Jacobson 1818 Market St 16th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (215) 315-7789 |
| What to submit | Letter including background information on purpose and funding |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Louis N Cassett Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 40 | $180,342 |
| Florida | 15 | $147,500 |
| Georgia | 13 | $105,125 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $21,250 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $20,700 |
| New York | 5 | $18,000 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $14,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $7,500 |
| Maryland | 2 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta | To further exempt purpose | $38,625 |
| Atlanta Jewish Film Society | To further exempt purpose | $30,500 |
| Palm Beach Day Academy | To further exempt purpose | $27,500 |
| Achievability | To further exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Boston Children's Hospital | To further exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Bound for College Inc | To further exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center | To further exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center | To further exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Freire Charter School | To further exempt purpose | $17,500 |
| Center for Law and Social Policy | To further exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Christ the King Regional School | To further exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| First Presyterian Church | To further exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Frontline Focus Foundation Inc | To further exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Miami Country Day School | To further exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| NCJW Atlanta Georgia | To further exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation | To further exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | To further exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces | To further exempt purpose | $8,500 |
| Better World Fund | To further exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| Greene Towne School Inc | To further exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| Livingston's Way Inc | To further exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| Nevus Outreach Inc | To further exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| Elmwood Park Zoo | To further exempt purpose | $7,000 |
| Episcopal Community Services | To further exempt purpose | $7,000 |
| Henderson Behavioral Health | To further exempt purpose | $6,000 |
| Montgomery County Norristown Public Library | To further exempt purpose | $6,000 |
| Temple Beth Shalom | To further exempt purpose | $5,500 |
| Alliance Theatre | To further exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Alzar School Inc | To further exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | To further exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross SE PA Chapter | To further exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Christ Church Neighborhood House | To further exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Congregation Rodeph Shalom | To further exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Coral Restoration Foundation Inc | To further exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Interfaith Families Project Inc | To further exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Jamie's Rescue | To further exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia | To further exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Jewish Home Life Communities | To further exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| March of Dimes Foundation | To further exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Out in Tech | To further exempt purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Malcolm B Jacobson
- Susan Kershbaum
- Vanessa Elias
Questions people ask
Does Louis N Cassett Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Louis N Cassett Foundation give?
$546,417 in tax year 2024, across 92 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Louis N Cassett Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Malcolm B Jacobson (Trustee), Susan Kershbaum (Trustee) and Vanessa Elias (Trustee).
What does Louis N Cassett Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.