FundersPennsylvania

Louis N Cassett Foundation

Philadelphia, PA · EIN 23-6274038. Reported 370 grants totalling $2,298,490 to 159 organizations across tax years 2021-2024. This foundation did not tell the IRS it funds only preselected organizations.

Yesaccepts unsolicited requests
$4,000median grant
$2,298,490granted, 2021-2024
159organizations funded
74%of grantees funded again the next year
$11.1Massets, latest filing

Does this foundation accept applications?

Yes -- on its own tax return. Form 990-PF asks every private foundation whether it makes grants only to organizations it selects itself. Of the 91,758 foundations in our data that made a grant and answered, 78% said yes -- and applying to those is wasted effort. Louis N Cassett Foundation did not check that box on its most recent filing, which puts it in the minority that is at least open to being approached.

This is the foundation's own statement to the IRS, not our judgement, and it says nothing about whether they have a form, a deadline, or an appetite for new grantees. Treat it as the reason this foundation is worth your research time, not as an invitation. Many small foundations of this kind have no website and no application process -- a letter of inquiry is the normal first step.

How big are its grants?

The median grant is $4,000. Half of everything it gave fell between $2,500 and $7,500; the smallest was $1 and the largest $38,625. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong foundation.

Under $1,000
12 grants
$1,000 - $5,000
178 grants
$5,000 - $10,000
98 grants
$10,000 - $25,000
74 grants
$25,000 - $50,000
8 grants

Every organization it funded

This is the complete list from its filings, largest first. Years funded is the number of separate tax years in which the organization received money -- more than one means a real relationship rather than a one-off.

OrganizationLocationTotal receivedGrantsYears fundedLast
Jewish Federation of Greater AtlantaAtlanta, GA$113,625442024
AchievabilityPhiladelphia, PA$100,000442024
Mount Sinai Medical CenterMiami Beach, FL$80,000442024
Freire Charter SchoolPhiladelphia, PA$70,500442024
Palm Beach Day AcademyPalm Beach, FL$67,500332024
Atlanta Jewish Film SocietyAtlanta, GA$65,500442024
Bound for College IncDelray Beach, FL$60,000332024
Jupiter Medical CenterJupiter, FL$60,000332024
Miami Country Day SchoolMiami, FL$60,000442024
Philadelphia OrchestraPhiladelphia, PA$55,000332023
Episcopal Community ServicesPhiladelphia, PA$53,000442024
University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA$40,001442024
Boston Children's HospitalBoston, MA$40,000222024
Ncjw Atlanta GeorgiaSandy Springs, GA$40,000442024
Center for Law and Social PolicyWashington, DC$37,500332024
American Red Cross Se Pa ChapterPhiladelphia, PA$35,000442024
Friends of Israel Defense ForcesFt Washington, PA$32,500442024
Miami Children's MuseumMiami, FL$30,000332023
Uvm FoundationBurlington, VT$30,000332023
Better World FundWashington, DC$27,000222024
Elmwood Park ZooNorristown, PA$27,000442024
Moorestown Friends SchoolMoorestown, NJ$25,000332023
The Miami FoundationMiami, FL$23,600332024
Congregation Rodeph ShalomPhiladelphia, PA$23,000442024
Montgomery County Norristown Public LibraryNorristown, PA$22,500442024
Henderson Behavioral HealthLauderdale Lakes, FL$21,000442024
American Jewish CommitteePhiladelphia, PA$20,000442024
Christ Church Neighborhood HousePhiladelphia, PA$20,000442024
Herren ProjectTiverton, RI$20,000112022
March of Dimes FoundationKing of Prussia, PA$20,000442024
Miami Children's HospitalMiami, FL$20,000222022
Nicklaus Children's Health Care FoundationN Palm Beach, FL$20,000222024
Palm Beach Day SchoolPalm Beach, FL$20,000112021
Path to College Foundation IncLake Worth, FL$20,000112023
Temple SinaiSandy Springs, GA$20,000442024
Camp PalsDoylestown, PA$19,000442024
Jfcs of Greater PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA$19,000442024
Out in TechNew York, NY$17,500332024
Alliance TheatreAtlanta, GA$16,500442024
Temple Beth ShalomMiami Beach, FL$16,500332024
Abramson Senior CareBlue Bell, PA$16,000442024
Children's Tumor FoundationNew York, NY$16,000442024
Fels Early Learning ServicesPhiladelphia, PA$16,000442024
Jdrf InternationalNew York, NY$16,000442024
PhilabundancePhiladelphia, PA$15,500442024
Ronald Mcdonald HousePhiladelphia, PA$15,500332023
Alzar School IncCascade, ID$15,000222024
Center for International Environmental LawWashington, DC$15,000112021
Greene Towne School IncPhiladelphia, PA$15,000222024
Jamie's RescueMiami, FL$15,000332024
Special Olympics of PaNorristown, PA$15,000442024
Women in TransitionPhiladelphia, PA$15,000442024
Artists in Rural Ireland FundPhiladelphia, PA$14,000442024
Habitat for Humanity Greater MiamiMiami, FL$14,000222022
STEM From DanceBrooklyn, NY$14,000442024
Jewish Federation of Greater MiamiMiami, FL$13,600222024
Magen David AdomMiami, FL$13,600222022
The Galloway SchoolAtlanta, GA$13,500442024
Jfcs of South New JerseyCherry Hill, NJ$13,000442024
Jewish Home Life CommunitiesAtlanta, GA$13,000442024
VisionlinkBensalem, PA$12,500332024
Center for Child AdvocatesPhiladelphia, PA$12,000442024
Our House IncMurray Hill, NJ$12,000442024
Planned Parenthood Se PaPhiladelphia, PA$12,000442024
Christ the King Regional SchoolHaddonfield, NJ$10,000112024
Cox Science Center & Acquarium IncWest Palm Beach, FL$10,000112022
Duke UniversityDurham, NC$10,000442024
Emory UniversityAtlanta, GA$10,000442024
First Presyterian ChurchPhiladelphia, PA$10,000112024
Frontline Focus Foundation IncLowell, IN$10,000112024
Interfaith Families Project IncKensington, MD$10,000222024
Norton Museum of ArtWest Palm Beach, FL$10,000112022
Society of the Four ArtsPalm Beach, FL$10,000112022
The Potomac SchoolMclean, VA$10,000442024
Act II PlayhouseAmbler, PA$9,500442024
Alzheimers Assoc Se Pa ChapterPhiladelphia, PA$9,500442024
Montgomery County Senior Adult Activities CenterNorristown, PA$9,500442024
Jewish Women's Fund of AtlantaAtlanta, GA$9,000332024
A New Leash on LifeNarberth, PA$8,000442024
Corporation of Haverford CollegeHaverford, PA$8,000332023
Hearing Loss AssociationHuntingdon Valley, PA$8,000442024
Rainforest Action NetworkSan Francisco, CA$8,000222024
The Peace StudioNew York, NY$8,000222024
Welcoming the Stranger IncLanghorne, PA$8,000222024
Young Designers Sewing ProgramWinterville, GA$8,000442024
Livingston's Way IncPalm Beach, FL$7,500112024
Nevus Outreach IncJonesboro, AR$7,500112024
United Nations Assoc of Greater PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA$7,500112022
Als Association - Delaware ValleyPhiladelphia, PA$7,000442024
Make a Wish FoundationBlue Bell, PA$6,500332023
Miracle Flight for KidsLas Vegas, NV$6,500332023
Center for Effective PolicyKensington, MD$6,000332024
Springside SchoolPhiladelphia, PA$6,000442024
The Philadelphia FoundationPhiladelphia, PA$6,000332023
Weitzman Nat'l Museum of American Jewish HistoryPhiladelphia, PA$6,000222024
Friends of Rittenhouse SquarePhiladelphia, PA$5,608222024
Jewish Adoption & Foster Care OptionsSunrise, FL$5,400332024
Ann Norton Sculpture Garden IncWest Palm Beach, FL$5,000112023
Anti-Defamation LeaguePhiladelphia, PA$5,000112021
Children's Home SocietyOrlando, FL$5,000112021
Coral Restoration Foundation IncTavernier, FL$5,000112024
Grassroots Soccer IncHanover, NH$5,000112021
Jewish Federation of Greater PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA$5,000112024
Mighty WritersPhiladelphia, PA$5,000222023
National Liberty MuseumPhiladelphia, PA$5,000112021
Philadelphia Mural ArtsPhiladelphia, PA$5,000112021
Sandy Hook Promise FoundationNewtown, CT$5,000112022
Share Food ProgramPhiladelphia, PA$5,000112022
Temple Beth SholomMiami Beach, FL$5,000112021
Weitzman Museum of American Jewish HistoryPhiladelphia, PA$5,000112022
Whyy IncPhiladelphia, PA$4,500222022
Arden Theater CoPhiladelphia, PA$4,000112021
Rebecca's MissionCherry Hill, NJ$4,000222022
Storybook Musical Theatre IncMelrose Park, PA$4,000222023
The Center for AutismPhiladelphia, PA$4,000112021
Paws & Affection IncNarberth, PA$3,500222022
Armour Dance Theatre IncSouth Miami, FL$3,000112023
Camillus HouseMiami, FL$3,000112021
Care Resource Community Health CentersMiami, FL$3,000112021
Chapman PartershipMiami, FL$3,000112021
Children's Bereavement CenterMiami, FL$3,000112021
Curtis Institute of MusicPhiladelphia, PA$3,000112021
Epilepsy Neurogenics InitiativePhiladelphia, PA$3,000112022
Feeding Florida IncTallahassee, FL$3,000112021
Georgetown LawWashington, DC$3,000112024
Girls Incorporated - MiamiMiami, FL$3,000112021
Healthy Start Coalition of Miami-DadeMiami, FL$3,000112021
Hibiscus Children's Center FoundationJensen Beach, FL$3,000112021
Jeanne Ruddy & Dancers IncPhiladelphia, PA$3,000112022
Kristi HouseMiami, FL$3,000112021
Miami Lighthouse for the BlindMiami, FL$3,000112021
Pace Center for GirlsJacksonville, FL$3,000112021
Salvation Army PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA$3,000112021
Sundari Foundation (lotus House)Miami, FL$3,000112021
Walnut Street TheaterPhiladelphia, PA$3,000112021
Berkshire SchoolSheffield, MA$2,500222024
Pridelines FloridaMiami, FL$2,500112021
Pulley & Buttonhole Theatre CompanyJenkintown, PA$2,500112021
Franklin InstitutePhiladelphia, PA$2,000112021
Friends of Highland Beach Town Library IncHighland Beach, FL$2,000112024
Northwestern University Jewish TheatreEvanston, IL$2,000112022
Rotary Club of Blue BellBlue Bell, PA$2,000332024
Saint George's SchoolNewport, RI$2,000222024
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TN$2,000112022
Angels Among US Pet RescueAlpharetta, GA$1,500112021
Anne's Place IncPhiladelphia, PA$1,000112024
Cor IncAtlanta, GA$1,000112024
Friedreich's Alaxia Research AllianceDowningtown, PA$1,000112023
Jenkintown Kiwanis FoundationJenkintown, PA$1,000112024
Playing for Change FoundationWest Hollywood, CA$1,000112024
Tulane UniversityNew Orleans, LA$1,000112022
Tulane University HillelNew Orleans, LA$1,000112021
Zoo AtlantaAtlanta, GA$1,000112024
Atlanta Jewish Film FestivalAtlanta, GA$600112023
Rodeph Shalom Diaper DrivePhiladelphia, PA$542112021
Philadelphia ZooPhiladelphia, PA$514222024
The Haven of Help IncAustell, GA$500112024
ASPCAWashington, DC$200112024
Chesapeake Bay MaritimeSt Michaels, MD$200112021

93 of 159 (58%) received money in more than one year over the 4 years we hold.

Measured the way we measure every foundation -- what share of one year's grantees are funded again the next -- this one retains 74%, across 3 year-to-year transitions. The median foundation retains about 67%, so this one is about typical. A high number means its list is close to settled and a newcomer has to displace someone; a low one means it is still moving money around, which is where an opening is.

What the money was for

Taken verbatim from the purpose field of its filings. This is the closest thing to a statement of what this foundation cares about, in its own words.

What kind of organizations it funds

By the recipient's own IRS classification, for the 193 grants where we could identify the organization. These are assigned categories, not our guesses.

Education
45 grants
Arts & Culture
29 grants
Human Services
29 grants
Health Care
17 grants
Philanthropy & Grantmaking
11 grants
Housing & Shelter
10 grants
Animal Welfare
10 grants
Crime & Legal
5 grants

Giving by year

Tax yearGrantsTotalMedian grant
2021102$600,042$4,000
202291$587,650$5,000
202385$564,381$5,000
202492$546,417$4,000

Tax years, not calendar years, and the most recent year is usually incomplete -- filings arrive about a year late, so a low final year means late paperwork rather than a foundation winding down.

Where its money goes

Foundations concentrate geographically far more than their mission statements suggest. 40% of this one's giving went to organizations in Pennsylvania. If you are outside its footprint, that matters more than how well your programme fits.

Pennsylvania
$911K
Florida
$661K
Georgia
$314K
District of Columbia
$83K
New York
$72K
New Jersey
$64K
Massachusetts
$42K
Vermont
$30K

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Funders that support the same organizations

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How to approach this foundation

  1. Check you are its size. The median grant is $4,000. Asking for ten times that is the most common way small organizations waste a submission.
  2. Check you are in its geography. Its giving is concentrated in Pennsylvania.
  3. Read the recipient list above for organizations like yours. If nothing on it resembles your work, that is a real answer, and a cheap one to get.
  4. Look up the current filing before writing. The 990-PF names the foundation's officers and, where one exists, its application procedure. We link it below.

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Where these numbers come from

Everything above is taken from Louis N Cassett Foundation's own Form 990-PF filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 4 returns (tax years 2021-2024). Nothing here is scraped, inferred, or estimated.

Address of record on the latest return: 1818 Market St 16FL, Philadelphia, PA, 19103. This is the address the foundation gave the IRS; many small foundations file through an accountant or a bank trust department, so it may not be where post to a programme officer should go.

EIN 23-6274038 · See the original filings on ProPublica · How we build this

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