Cassiopeia Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Cassiopeia Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Charlottesvle, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 14 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$48.6 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2025 was up from $640,500 the year before.
71% 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 | $679,345 | 7 | $48.2 million |
| 2024 | $640,500 | 8 | $48.8 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 14 | $48.6 million |
How to apply
Cassiopeia Foundation Inc 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 Cassiopeia Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 9 | $776,750 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $275,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $25,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $15,333 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $750 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Haverford College | Stephen Raben Miller Scholarship Fund | $250,000 |
| Focus Ultrasound | For General Operating Purposes | $250,000 |
| Blue Ridge Area Food Bank | Operating Expenses | $150,000 |
| Friends of Dragon Run | For General Operating Purposes | $150,000 |
| Saint Annes Belfield School | General Operating Grant | $100,000 |
| Martha Jefferson Hospital | Discretionary Support for Nuclear Medicine | $100,000 |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering | Scholarship Fund | $25,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Discretionary grant towards scholarship fund | $25,000 |
| Virginia PointtoPoint Foundation | For General Operating Purposes | $20,000 |
| Temple Gwathmey Foundation | For General Operating Purposes | $15,333 |
| Piedmont Virginia Community College | Scholarship Fund | $5,500 |
| Blue Ridge Abortion Fund | For General Operating Purposes | $750 |
| The Red Tent Fund | For General Operating Purposes | $750 |
| Charlottesville High School | Sponsor & Support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Diane Edgerton Miller
- Ethan A Miller
- Zachary Miller
Questions people ask
Does Cassiopeia Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cassiopeia Foundation Inc give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Cassiopeia Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Diane Edgerton Miller (CEO Trustee), Ethan A Miller (Secretary Trustee) and Zachary Miller (CFO Trustee).
What does Cassiopeia Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.