CAS Foundation Inc
CAS Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Studio City, California. Its 2025 filing lists grants for scholarships, relief and education programs, and a general fund contribution.
CAS Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: CAS Foundation Inc gave $462K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $231K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $462,000
- -9.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -91.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $231,000
- +941.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $231,000
- Total assets
- $10,718,991
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to CAS Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4463 Camellia Avenue, Studio City, CA 91602-1905
Phone: (310) 394-8715
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who CAS Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Community Foundation of LA ($204K).
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($258,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
128 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 120 grants of 128 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How CAS Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+16%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $353K (2021) to $510K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $462K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $258,000 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of LA Los Angeles, CA | General Fund | $204,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing type is Form 990-PF (a private foundation).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,718,991 | $1,111,073 | $672,638 | $462,000 | 2 | $495,915 | $956,865 | $557,180 |
| 2024 | $10,280,556 | $1,126,339 | $638,924 | $510,000 | 23 | $520,573 | $334,489 | $511,692 |
| 2023 | $9,644,423 | $36,002 | $587,292 | $503,000 | 19 | $514,438 | $171,132 | $490,877 |
| 2022 | $10,195,360 | $167,261 | $403,889 | $400,000 | 25 | $401,819 | $167,261 | $526,894 |
| 2021 | $10,766,215 | $286,717 | $395,555 | $353,300 | 59 | $372,999 | $286,717 | $527,401 |
| 2020 | $10,575,053 | $1,370,495 | $469,780 | $451,900 | 58 | — | $1,370,495 | $390,470 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, CAS Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $557K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The 2025 filing lists one grant for “scholarships, releif and education programs” and another for a general fund. No mission statement is provided.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported two grants totaling $462,000. The grants ranged from $204,000 to $258,000, with a median of $231,000.
The largest listed grants were $258,000 to an individual recipient for scholarships, relief and education programs, and $204,000 to Jewish Community Foundation of LA for its general fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Aron Meltzner as CEO and director, Lionel B Sanders as CFO and director, and Nicolas Wauters as secretary and director.
CAS Foundation Inc is led by Aron Meltzner, CEO & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Aron Meltzner
CEO & Director
Treasurer & Director → CEO & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lionel B. Sanders
CFO - Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicolas Wauters
Secretary - Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Sidney J. Meltzner (2020–2023) — CEO & Director
- Former: Carole J. Meltzner (2020–2022) — Secretary & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about CAS Foundation Inc
How much does CAS Foundation Inc give each year?
CAS Foundation Inc gave $462K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $510K across 23 grants.
How large is CAS Foundation Inc?
CAS Foundation Inc reported $10.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $496K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $557K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does CAS Foundation Inc fund?
The 2025 filing lists one grant for “scholarships, releif and education programs” and another for a general fund. No mission statement is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from CAS Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does CAS Foundation Inc make grants?
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in California.
What is CAS Foundation Inc's EIN?
CAS Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1292269. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does CAS 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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