CAS Foundation
CAS Foundation is a private foundation, based in Glendale, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $3K. Net investment income was $96.
CAS Foundation at a glance
In short: CAS Foundation gave $3K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $500), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,500
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $500
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $13,778
- -13.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who CAS Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How CAS Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 213% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2019) to $7K (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 5 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $2,500 |
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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 | $13,778 | $1,192 | $3,327 | $2,500 | 5 | $2,500 | $96 | $1,171 |
| 2023 | $15,913 | $-961 | $3,094 | $2,000 | 4 | $2,000 | $121 | $1,067 |
| 2022 | $19,968 | $374 | $8,712 | $7,000 | 6 | $7,000 | $155 | $1,187 |
| 2021 | $39,482 | $15,510 | $4,643 | $2,500 | 4 | — | $2,782 | $123 |
| 2020 | $9,036 | $3,025 | $4,621 | $2,500 | 4 | — | $688 | — |
| 2019 | $17,171 | $2,815 | $4,917 | $2,000 | 3 | — | $428 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, CAS Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
CAS Foundation is led by Jeffrey Bert Stires, President & Vice President on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeffrey Bert Stires
President & Vice President
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jeff Stires (2019–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Jeffery B. Stires (2019–2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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
How much does CAS Foundation give each year?
CAS Foundation gave $3K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2K across 4 grants.
What is CAS Foundation's typical grant size?
CAS Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $500, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does CAS Foundation give grants?
CAS Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (20%).
Does CAS Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on CAS Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship." (4 grants).
How large is CAS Foundation?
CAS Foundation reported $14K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is CAS Foundation's EIN?
CAS Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4113140. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 12, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work CAS Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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