The Toby Cassels Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Toby Cassels Foundation is a private foundation in Lexington, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $879,250 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $112,500 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$879,250
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$112,500
- Largest grant$221,250
- Assets$35.9 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.4 million the year before.
75% 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 | $2.6 million | 8 | $29.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 9 | $31.0 million |
| 2025 | $879,250 | 8 | $35.9 million |
How to apply
The Toby Cassels 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 The Toby Cassels Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 5 | $488,250 |
| California | 1 | $166,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $150,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $75,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia International University | General support | $221,250 |
| United Way of the Midlands | Campaign for good | $200,000 |
| Ezekiel Center | General support | $166,000 |
| Haggai International | General support | $150,000 |
| Compassion International Inc | General support | $75,000 |
| Emmaus Road Partners | General support | $37,000 |
| Child Evangelism Fellowship of South Carolina | General support | $25,000 |
| Kingsmen Baseball Inc | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- W Tobin Cassels III
- Pat Hook Cassels
- WT Cassels Jr
- J Russell Burleson Jr
- Rustin Rae Cassels
Questions people ask
Does The Toby Cassels Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Toby Cassels Foundation give?
$879,250 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $112,500.
Who runs The Toby Cassels Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists W Tobin Cassels III (President/Treasurer), Pat Hook Cassels (Vice President/Secretary), WT Cassels Jr (Assistant Treasurer) and J Russell Burleson Jr (Assistant Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Toby Cassels Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international.