Casco Charitable Trust
Casco Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. In 2023, it gave $60,800 through 26 grants to charitable organizations, including religious organizations, organizations serving people in need, and organizations focused on medical research and support.
Casco Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Casco Charitable Trust gave $61K across 26 grants in 2023 (avg $2K), mostly in Texas. 35% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $60,800
- -12.5% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 26
- -3.7% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $2,338
- -9.2% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $478,521
- +24.9% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (9 of 26, 2023)
- Primary geography
- Texas (79% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Casco Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2917 Elm Street, Dallas, TX 75226
Phone: (214) 741-1738
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Casco Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was North Highland Bible Church ($14K). Together the top 10 received $44K.
Grant Size Distribution
120 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 120 grants of 120 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, Texas recipients received 79% of grant dollars. Other reported shares were Maryland, 7%; Tennessee, 5%; Georgia, 3%; and West Virginia, 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Casco Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 9 of 26 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 58% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (+6%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $58K (2020) to $70K (2022). In 2023 it made 26 grants totaling $61K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Highland Bible Church Dallas, TX | ReligiousEducation | $14,000 |
| Good Samaritans of Garland Dallas, TX | Support ofpersons in need | $10,500 |
| Springcreek Church Garland, TX | ReligiousEducation | $3,000 |
| Bright Focus Foundation Clarksburg, MD | MedicalResearch | $3,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | MedicalResearch | $3,000 |
| Berkner Area Band Club Inc of Richardson Richardson, TX | ReligiousEducation | $2,500 |
| Hope Clinic of Garland Garland, TX | ReligiousEducation | $2,000 |
| Patriot PAWS Service Dogs Rockwall, TX | Helping DisabledVeterns | $2,000 |
| Cross City First Euless Church Euless, TX | ReligiousEducation | $2,000 |
| First Pentecostal Church Paris, TX | ReligiousEducation | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $478,521 | $156,051 | $60,800 | $60,800 | 26 |
| 2022 | $383,269 | $101,321 | $69,500 | $69,500 | 27 |
| 2021 | $351,448 | $209,245 | $63,338 | $63,363 | 40 |
| 2020 | $205,541 | $5,071 | $58,084 | $57,550 | 27 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2023 grants show support for religious education, assistance to people in need, medical research and education, and services for disabled veterans.
Among its grantees, Good Samaritans of Garland describes its mission as providing direct food assistance and serving through community partnerships. Hope Clinic of Garland says it provides free healthcare to qualifying uninsured patients. Patriot PAWS Service Dogs says it provides service dogs at no cost to disabled veterans and others with mobility disabilities. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its work as advancing cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the trust made 26 grants totaling $60,800. Grants ranged from $300 to $14,000, with a median of $1,000. Earlier reported grantmaking was $69,500 across 27 grants in 2022 and $63,363 across 40 grants in 2021.
The largest 2023 awards included $14,000 to North Highland Bible Church, $10,500 to Good Samaritans of Garland, and $3,000 each to Springcreek Church, Bright Focus Foundation, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Other recipients included Patriot PAWS Service Dogs and Hope Clinic of Garland, with $2,000 each.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Richard D Cass and Don E Cass as trustees.
Casco Charitable Trust's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Don E Cass
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard D Cass
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Casco Charitable Trust
How much does Casco Charitable Trust give each year?
Casco Charitable Trust gave $61K across 26 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $70K across 27 grants.
What is Casco Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Casco Charitable Trust's median grant in 2023 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,338, across 26 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Casco Charitable Trust that year got $2K on average.
Where does Casco Charitable Trust give grants?
Casco Charitable Trust gives mostly in Texas: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (5 grants), Garland, TX (2 grants), Clarksburg, MD (2 grants) and Richardson, TX (2 grants).
Does Casco Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Casco Charitable Trust's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "ReligiousEducation" (10 grants) and "MedicalResearch" (8 grants).
Who are Casco Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Casco Charitable Trust's largest 2023 grantees include North Highland Bible Church ($14,000), Good Samaritans of Garland ($10,500) and Springcreek Church ($3,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Casco Charitable Trust?
Casco Charitable Trust reported $479K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $156K.
What does Casco Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2023 grants show support for religious education, assistance to people in need, medical research and education, and services for disabled veterans. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Casco Charitable Trust?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Casco Charitable Trust's EIN?
Casco Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-7096418. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Casco Charitable Trust 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 28, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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