Case Commons Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LAWRENCE, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $135K. Net investment income was $4K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$135K
+858.4% YoY
Grant Count
11
-21.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
+1119.8% YoY
About Case Commons Inc
Based on IRS filings
Case Commons Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LAWRENCE, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $135K. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $539,232 | $4,641,219 |
| Revenue | $6,856 | $-3,916,707 | $665 |
| Expenses | $535,788 | $146,121 | $158,018 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $533,147 | $146,121 | $134,322 |
| Net Investment Income | $4,215 | $2,093 | $665 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation ($20,375), Ku Endowment ($20,000), Give Well ($15,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| APIA VOTE WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - BOARD MEMBER DIRECTED | $10,000 |
| MAINE EQUAL JUSTICE AUGUSTA, ME | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - BOARD MEMBER DIRECTED | $10,000 |
| HEART MOUNTAIN WYOMING FOUNDATION POWELL, WY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - BOARD MEMBER DIRECTED | $20,375 |
| GIVE WELL OAKLAND, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - BOARD MEMBER DIRECTED | $15,000 |
| KVC HEALTH SYSTEMS OLATHE, KS | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - BOARD MEMBER DIRECTED | $5,000 |
| MARTHA'S TABLE WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - BOARD MEMBER DIRECTED | $15,000 |
| AVESTA HOUSING PORTLAND, ME | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - BOARD MEMBER DIRECTED | $10,000 |
| PREBLE STREET PORTLAND, ME | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - BOARD MEMBER DIRECTED | $10,000 |
| MARC INC MADISON, WI | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - BOARD MEMBER DIRECTED | $10,000 |
| THE CARTER CENTER INC ATLANTA, GA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - BOARD MEMBER DIRECTED | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TERESA MARKOWITZ | PRESIDENT/CEO | 40 | $235,000 |
| JOHN KIM | CHAIRMAN | 4 | — |
| DOUGLAS NELSON | TREASURER/BOARD MEMBER | 4 | — |
| TONY CIPOLLONE | SECRETARY | 4 | — |
| JUSTIN MILNER | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Case Commons Inc?
Case Commons Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LAWRENCE, KS. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Case Commons Inc operate?
Case Commons Inc has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Maine, New York, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
What size grants does Case Commons Inc award?
In 2024, Case Commons Inc awarded 11 grants totaling $135K — an average of about $12K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Case Commons Inc's EIN?
Case Commons Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2832137. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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