Annie E Casey Foundation Inc
The Annie E. Casey Foundation is a private philanthropy based in Baltimore, Maryland, that works across the United States to improve outcomes for children and young people. It supports efforts to strengthen families, build stronger communities and expand access to opportunity.
Annie E Casey Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Annie E Casey Foundation Inc gave $93.1M across 1,462 grants in 2024 (avg $64K), top state District of Columbia. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $93,091,674
- +11.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1,462
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $63,674
- +0.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $2,287,152,244
- -2.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (309 of 1,053, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (25% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Annie E Casey Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The Foundation makes grants by invitation only, to preselected charitable organizations. It does not accept unsolicited requests, and organizations cannot request an invitation for future consideration.
- Contact
Mailing address: 701 St Paul Street, Baltimore, MD 21202-2311
Phone: (410) 547-6600
Website: https://aecf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Annie E Casey Foundation Inc
Who Annie E Casey Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Urban Institute ($2.0M across 15 grants). Together the top 10 received $12.3M.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($227,483), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
6,616 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3,472 grants of 6,616 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation states that it focuses its investments in the United States and does not fund projects outside the country. Its 2024 grant dollars were concentrated in the District of Columbia (25%), Maryland (12%), California (9%), Georgia (8%) and New York (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 1,462 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Annie E Casey Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 309 of 1,053 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $44K; repeat grants $107K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $52K repeat.
- 61% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $81.8M (2022) to $94.2M (2020). In 2024 it made 1,462 grants totaling $93.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New America Foundation Washington, DC | Support for the Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship | $1,185,000 |
| Cetera Inc St Petersburg, FL | Support for Jim Casey Initiative Youth Engagement Activities | $1,077,650 |
| Child Trends Inc Bethesda, MD | Support for self-evaluation and data for Family Well-Being Strategy Group | $725,000 |
| Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Washington, DC | Support to provide technical assistance to the State Priorities Partnership (SPP) network, and help advance equitable state budgets and tax systems | $700,000 |
| The Institute for College Access and Success Oakland, CA | Support for Improving Postsecondary Access for Parents Receiving TANF | $690,000 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | Support to Evidence Based Practice Group to deepen capacity in implementation practice | $575,000 |
| Georgetown University Washington, DC | Support Child Health Leadership Network, Cohort #4 | $550,000 |
| National Fund for Workforce Solutions Inc Washington, DC | Support the expansion of Generation Work | $550,000 |
| Redf San Francisco, CA | Support for expanding employment-related social enterprises and field building | $548,000 |
| Inside Circle Sacramento, CA | Support for advancing Inside Circle's healing approach with young adults and developing peer circle facilitators | $535,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,287,152,244 | $164,059,965 | $182,832,547 | $93,091,674 | 1,462 | $178,866,346 | $183,709,583 | $163,569,139 |
| 2023 | $2,333,832,936 | $122,731,148 | $172,519,951 | $83,491,462 | 1,316 | $165,273,222 | $155,879,533 | $164,095,668 |
| 2022 | $2,411,148,510 | $218,584,126 | $164,121,791 | $81,767,343 | 1,256 | $152,248,462 | $79,282,983 | $205,275,828 |
| 2021 | $2,325,700,108 | $352,002,929 | $155,368,902 | $82,384,202 | 1,227 | $148,666,465 | $199,190,266 | $183,736,812 |
| 2020 | $2,129,727,813 | $294,835,382 | $168,113,774 | $94,171,445 | 1,355 | — | $211,947,186 | $137,537,285 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Annie E Casey Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $163.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated purpose is to improve the well-being of children and young people in America. It focuses on strengthening families, economic opportunity, community change and social-sector leadership. Its funding areas include child welfare, community development, employment, education and training, and juvenile justice. It also funds activities such as research and evaluation, data analysis, technical assistance, evidence-based practices, policy analysis, youth engagement and leadership development.
Its 2024 filing describes work to prevent unnecessary entry into the child welfare system, help agencies keep families together and place more children with relatives. It also describes juvenile justice reform aimed at preventing system involvement and unnecessary incarceration, and supporting young people’s transitions to adulthood.
Grantees include research, policy, workforce and community organizations. For example, Child Trends describes its work as conducting research and providing science-based information to improve decisions, programs and policies affecting children and families. The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities says it promotes public understanding and analyzes government programs and policies affecting low- and moderate-income families. The National Fund for Workforce Solutions describes its work as collaborating with workers, employers and communities to advance a skilled workforce and promote good jobs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation reported 1,462 grants totaling $93,091,674. Grants ranged from $50 to $1,185,000, with a median grant of $40,000.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $1,185,000 to New America Foundation for the Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship; $1,077,650 to Cetera Inc for Jim Casey Initiative youth engagement activities; $725,000 to Child Trends for self-evaluation and data for the Family Well-Being Strategy Group; and $700,000 to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities for technical assistance to the State Priorities Partnership network and work on equitable state budgets and tax systems. Other examples include $690,000 to The Institute for College Access and Success for improving postsecondary access for parents receiving TANF, and $575,000 to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to deepen implementation-practice capacity.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Annie E Casey Foundation Inc is led by Thomasina Hiers, Manager, President & Treasurer on filings since 2020; 11 of 24 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomasina Hiers
Manager, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$437K (2024)
Lisa M. Lawson
Trustee, President, Assistant Secretary & Assistant Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$914K (2024)
Michael L. Eskew
Trustee & Chairperson
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Nichols
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$35K (2022) → $35K (2024)
Diana M. Bonta
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
$35K (2020) → $35K (2024)
Gabriella E. Morris
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$35K (2020) → $35K (2024)
Sam J. Zamarripa
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$35K (2020) → $35K (2024)
Steve Bullock
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
$18K (2021) → $35K (2024)
D. Scott Davis
Trustee, Vice Chair & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Abney
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James F. Winestock
Trustee & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maurice Agresta
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Teresa M. Finley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Ward
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Norman Brothers
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Kim
Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$436K (2020) → $528K (2024)
Katherine Tetrault
Vice President, Finance & Grants Management
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$297K (2020) → $434K (2024)
Kimberley Brown
Vice President & Human Resources
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$271K (2020) → $353K (2024)
Alexander Perry
Vice President & Chief Investment Officer
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$706K (2023) → $852K (2024)
Kara Cooper
Manager
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kweku Forstall
Manager & Vice President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sophie Dagenais
Manager
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Kartye
Manager
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chantell Glenn
Manager & Secretary
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: John McDevitt (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Lisa M. Hamilton (2020–2023) — Trustee, President, Assistant Secretary & Assistant Treasurer
- Former: May Ng (2020–2023) — Vice President & Chief Investment Officer
- Former: Natallie Keiser (2020–2022) — Manager & Secretary
- Former: Jack Markell (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Lea N. Soupata (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $914K, to Lisa M Lawson (Trustee, President, Assistant Secretary & Assistant Treasurer). 11 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Annie E Casey Foundation Inc
How much does Annie E Casey Foundation Inc give each year?
Annie E Casey Foundation Inc gave $93.1M across 1,462 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $83.5M across 1,316 grants.
What is Annie E Casey Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Annie E Casey Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $40,000, and its average grant was $63,674, across 1,462 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Annie E Casey Foundation Inc that year got $44K on average.
Where does Annie E Casey Foundation Inc give grants?
Annie E Casey Foundation Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (12%) and California (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (248 grants), Washington, DC (196 grants), Atlanta, GA (107 grants) and New York, NY (66 grants).
Does Annie E Casey Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 11% of Annie E Casey Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (166 of 1,462) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Support various KIDS COUNT activities" (51 grants) and "Support for Year 3 of Generation Work Second Phase" (8 grants).
Who are Annie E Casey Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Annie E Casey Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Urban Institute ($2,011,992 across 15 grants), Fund for Educational Excellence ($1,609,413 across 20 grants) and New America Foundation ($1,350,200 across 3 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($227,483), which are not listed by name. Together they received 5% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Annie E Casey Foundation Inc?
Annie E Casey Foundation Inc reported $2.3B in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $178.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $163.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Annie E Casey Foundation Inc fund?
The Foundation’s stated purpose is to improve the well-being of children and young people in America. It focuses on strengthening families, economic opportunity, community change and social-sector leadership. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Annie E Casey Foundation Inc?
The Foundation makes grants by invitation only, to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Annie E Casey Foundation Inc's EIN?
Annie E Casey Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1951681. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Annie E Casey Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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