Cassels Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cassels Family Foundation is a private foundation in Lexington, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $622,250 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $221,250. 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$622,250
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$221,250
- Assets$53.0 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.2 million the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.6 million | 9 | $44.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 8 | $48.0 million |
| 2025 | $622,250 | 9 | $53.0 million |
How to apply
Cassels 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 Cassels Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 6 | $374,750 |
| Georgia | 1 | $150,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $97,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia International University | Support | $221,250 |
| Haggai International | Support | $150,000 |
| School Time Bible Ministries | Support of spreading the gospel to school children | $115,000 |
| Compassion International | Support | $75,000 |
| Child Evangelism Fellowship of SC | Support | $25,000 |
| Forge | Ministry advancement and staff support - andre despres | $22,500 |
| Individual | Great commission scholarship fund | $7,500 |
| Federation Center of the Blind | Adaptive computer training program | $5,000 |
| Books in Every Bag | Support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William T Cassels Jr
- Katherine Cassels Wolfe
- Wtobin Cassels III
Questions people ask
Does Cassels Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cassels Family Foundation give?
$622,250 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Cassels Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William T Cassels Jr (President), Katherine Cassels Wolfe (Vice President) and Wtobin Cassels III (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Cassels Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and faith communities.