Wallace and Mary Casnelli Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wallace and Mary Casnelli Foundation is a private foundation in Knoxville, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $351,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $70,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$351,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$7.6 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $359,250 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $350,000 | 8 | $6.5 million |
| 2023 | $359,250 | 9 | $7.3 million |
| 2024 | $351,000 | 8 | $7.6 million |
How to apply
Wallace and Mary Casnelli 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 Wallace and Mary Casnelli Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 8 | $351,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater Knoxville | General funding | $70,000 |
| Helen Ross McNabb Center | General funding | $50,000 |
| Emerald Youth Foundation | General funding | $50,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Tennessee Valley | General funding | $50,000 |
| Roane State Community College | General funding | $50,000 |
| University of Tennessee Medical Center | Program support | $50,000 |
| Mobile Meals Program Knox County Caca Nutrition Service | General funding | $30,000 |
| Yoke Youth Ministries | General funding | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- The Trust Company of Tennessee
- Sharon J Pryse
- Howard Roger Rankin
Questions people ask
Does Wallace and Mary Casnelli Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wallace and Mary Casnelli Foundation give?
$351,000 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Wallace and Mary Casnelli Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists The Trust Company of Tennessee (Trustee), Sharon J Pryse (Advisor) and Howard Roger Rankin (Advisor).
What does Wallace and Mary Casnelli Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and education.