Cassner Foundation
The Cassner Foundation is a private foundation based in Hillsboro, Ohio. Its 2026 filing reports grants for scholarships, school expansion, and general programs, including support for organizations in Hillsboro and educational institutions.
Cassner Foundation at a glance
In short: Cassner Foundation gave $197K across 32 grants in 2026 (avg $6K), mostly in Ohio. 13% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $197,300
- -1.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 32
- -5.9% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $6,166
- +4.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $3,246,134
- +4.7% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (3 of 23, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (89% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Cassner Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. No formal application is required; the filing names Jon Cassner as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Jon Cassner
Mailing address: 835 South High Street, Hillsboro, OH 45133
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cassner Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was HCA Building Fund ($60K). Together the top 10 received $147K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($10,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
164 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 160 grants of 164 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2026, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio. The remaining reported shares were Kentucky 4%, and Florida, Virginia, and Michigan 2% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Cassner Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 3 of 23 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 78% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 31% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 124% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $151K (2023) to $220K (2024). In 2026 it made 32 grants totaling $197K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| HCA Building Fund Hillsboro, OH | For funding school expansion | $60,000 |
| Southern State Community College Hillsboro, OH | To support general programs | $24,000 |
| Highland County Society Hillsboro, OH | To support general programs | $15,000 |
| Alternatives to Violence Center Hillsboro, OH | To support general programs | $5,000 |
| Southern Ohio Pregnancy Center Hillsboro, OH | To support general programs | $4,000 |
| Heidelberg University Tiffin, OH | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| 3 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $10,500 |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronutical University Daytona Beach, FL | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | Scholarship | $3,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,246,134 | $187,897 | $223,418 | $197,300 | 32 | $197,300 | $187,897 | $159,038 |
| 2025 | $3,099,572 | $165,265 | $222,933 | $200,126 | 34 | $200,126 | $165,265 | $148,373 |
| 2024 | $3,074,194 | $93,891 | $228,050 | $219,750 | 32 | $219,750 | $124,030 | $145,049 |
| 2023 | $3,095,546 | $208,168 | $155,159 | $150,750 | 32 | $150,750 | $208,168 | $152,799 |
| 2022 | $3,484,168 | $183,896 | $203,511 | $200,900 | 34 | $200,900 | $183,896 | $168,130 |
| 2021 | $3,394,552 | $147,925 | $203,974 | $198,250 | 36 | — | $147,925 | $155,738 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cassner Foundation reported a distributable amount of $159K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include scholarships, funding for a school expansion, and support for general programs. Among its scholarship recipients, an individual recipient State University describes itself as a labor union associated with the AAUP that represents faculty members; Heidelberg University describes its mission as rooted in the liberal arts and focused on education and student services.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $197,300. Grants ranged from $800 to $60,000, with a median of $3,500. The largest grants included $60,000 to HCA Building Fund for school expansion, $24,000 to an individual recipient Community College for general programs, and $15,000 to Highland County Society for general programs. Other listed awards included $5,000 to Alternatives to Violence Center and $4,000 to Southern Ohio Pregnancy Center, both for general programs. Multiple universities and colleges received $3,500 scholarships.
The foundation’s 2025 filing states that it made contributions to eight organizations and awarded 24 scholarships of $3,500 each.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Jon Cassner as President and Brian Cassner as Treasurer.
Cassner Foundation is led by Jon Cassner, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Jon Cassner
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Cassner
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Cassner Foundation
How much does Cassner Foundation give each year?
Cassner Foundation gave $197K across 32 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $200K across 34 grants.
What is Cassner Foundation's typical grant size?
Cassner Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $3,500, and its average grant was $6,166, across 32 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Cassner Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Cassner Foundation give grants?
Cassner Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Hillsboro, OH (8 grants), Wilmington, OH (4 grants), Cincinnati, OH (3 grants) and Athens, OH (2 grants).
Does Cassner Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 22% of Cassner Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (24 grants).
Who are Cassner Foundation's largest grantees?
Cassner Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include HCA Building Fund ($60,000), Southern State Community College ($24,000) and Highland County Society ($15,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($10,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Cassner Foundation?
Cassner Foundation reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $197K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $159K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Cassner Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include scholarships, funding for a school expansion, and support for general programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cassner Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cassner Foundation's EIN?
Cassner Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6090665. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Cassner Foundation 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 19, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Cassner Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/cassner-foundation-morg_0b65ea1741814e82ade8213ebb6d6be5
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