Casey Family Programs is the nation's largest operating foundation focused entirely on foster care and improving the child welfare system. Founded in 1966 by United Parcel Service founder James E. Casey, the organization operates as both a direct service provider and strategic grantmaker. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Casey Family Programs maintains offices in Arizona, California, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Georgia, Idaho, New York, Texas, and Washington.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.7B
+1.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$6.0M
-20.7% YoY
Grant Count
201
+12.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$30K
-29.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization's mission is to provide and improve—and ultimately prevent the need for—foster care in the United States. Casey Family Programs operates under the vision of "Building Communities of Hope," working toward safely reducing the need for foster care by 50 percent.
Primary program areas include:
- Child Welfare System Improvement: Working with child welfare systems to improve practice through strategic consultation, technical assistance, data analysis, and providing resources and education to federal, state, and tribal policymakers
- Direct Services: Providing direct services to more than 1,000 youth and families through community-based offices and collaborating with child welfare systems and courts
- Tribal Partnerships: Supporting tribes and American Indian/Alaska Native communities across North America in developing effective and culturally responsive child welfare services
- Policy and Practice Advancement: Promoting advances in child welfare practice and policy through nonpartisan information, data, and resources to policymakers at all levels of government
Grantmaking
Casey Family Programs makes strategic grants totaling over $7.6 million annually. Grant sizes range from $50,000 to $650,000. The organization awards grants to organizations that advance state policy solutions and support improvements in child welfare practice and policy across the United States.
Grant Range
s range from $50,000 to $650,000. The organization awards grants to organizations that advance state policy solutions and support improvements in child welfare practice and policy across the United States.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Casey Family Programs provides strategic consulting and services in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and to 16 tribal nations across North America.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $2.68 billion (2024)
Annual Revenue: $151.95 million (2024)
Annual Expenses: $162.99 million (2024)
Total Liabilities: $46 million (2024)
Annual Giving: $7.6 million (2023)
The organization's revenue comes through investment returns on the original endowment established by founder James E. Casey.
Staffing: 379 employees (2024)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,682,414,515 | $2,637,089,778 | $2,537,988,440 |
| Revenue | $151,952,651 | $62,593,711 | $231,312,593 |
| Expenses | $162,985,373 | $154,069,695 | $142,207,134 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $128,050,796 | $119,497,250 | $122,002,635 |
| Net Investment Income | $115,399,843 | $67,904,981 | $87,787,169 |
| 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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include City of Seattle-mayor's Office ($555,000), National Casa Association ($300,000), D3 Community Outreach Inc ($249,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ROBERT F KENNEDY HUMAN RIGHTS WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | $7,500 |
| ABFE NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | $50,000 |
| AFRICA-AMERICA INSTITUTE NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | $15,399 |
| AFRICAN AMERICAN MAYORS ASSOCIATION INC WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | $10,000 |
| ALLIANCE FOR EDUCATION SEATTLE, WA | GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | $50,000 |
| AMARA SEATTLE, WA | SUPPORT BUILDING FAMILY PARTNERSHIP'S PROJECT | $1,600 |
| AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS CAROL STREAM, IL | GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | $46,000 |
| AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION FUND FOR JUSTICE AND EDUCATION CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | $15,000 |
| AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE EXCHANGE COUNCIL ARLINGTON, VA | GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | $45,000 |
| ASSOCIATION OF BACCALAUREATE SOCIAL WORK DIRECTORS ALEXANDRIA, VA | GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | $11,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key executives include:
- Dr. William C. Bell (leadership since 2006)
- Novisi Nirschl (Managing Director, Investments)
- Margaret A. Hunt (Senior Director, National Partnerships)
- Miryam Choca (Senior Director, CA Strategic Consultation)
- Patsy Sellars (Managing Director)
- Dimple Patel (Director, State Public Policy)
- Jorge Cabrera (Managing Director)
- Yvette Mendez (Senior Director, Strategic Consulting)
- Vi Schurman (Indian Child Welfare Director)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WALTER H SMITH JR | CHAIR | 10 | $228,000 |
| JOAN B POLIAK | VICE CHAIR | 14 | $198,000 |
| AMERICA Y BRACHO | SECRETARY | 12 | $198,000 |
| SHARON MCDANIEL | TREASURER | 17 | $198,000 |
| LANCE G MORGAN | TRUSTEE | 8 | $198,000 |
| DOUG PATEJUNAS | TRUSTEE | 8 | $198,000 |
| ERIC PETTIGREW | TRUSTEE | 11 | $198,000 |
| KAREN F JONES | TRUSTEE | 9 | $198,000 |
| BENJAMIN S DANIELSON | TRUSTEE | 11 | $198,000 |
| WILLIAM C BELL PHD | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 40 | $1,445,264 |
| JOSEPH A BOATENG | CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER | 40 | $1,318,402 |
Contact Information
Headquarters Casey Family Programs 2001 Eighth Avenue, Suite 2700 Seattle, WA 98121 Phone: 206.282.7300
Media Contact media@casey.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Casey Family Programs fund?
The organization's mission is to provide and improve—and ultimately prevent the need for—foster care in the United States. Casey Family Programs operates under the vision of "Building Communities of Hope," working toward safely reducing the need for foster care by 50 percent. Primary program areas include: • **Child Welfare System Improvement**: Working with child welfare systems to improve practice through strategic consultation, technical assistance, data analysis, and providing resources and…
How do I apply for a grant from Casey Family Programs?
Casey Family Programs makes strategic grants totaling over $7.6 million annually. Grant sizes range from $50,000 to $650,000. The organization awards grants to organizations that advance state policy solutions and support improvements in child welfare practice and policy across the United States. The foundation operates as an operating foundation, meaning it provides both direct services and makes strategic grants to support its mission.
Where does Casey Family Programs make grants?
Casey Family Programs provides strategic consulting and services in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and to 16 tribal nations across North America.
What size grants does Casey Family Programs award?
In 2024, Casey Family Programs awarded 201 grants totaling $6.0M — an average of about $30K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Casey Family Programs's EIN?
Casey Family Programs's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-0793881. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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