Casten Family Foundation Inc
Casten Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Hinsdale, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $213K. Net investment income was $384K.
Casten Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Casten Family Foundation Inc gave $213K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $213,179
- -22.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -52.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,647
- +64.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,809
- Total assets
- $2,897,879
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (18% 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 Casten Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Leap Science and Maths School ($153K). Together the top 8 received $213K.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 78 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Casten Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 152% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $213K (2024) to $324K (2020). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $213K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Leap Science and Maths School | See Above. | $153,212 |
| Fulbright Commission New York, NY | See Above. | $38,498 |
| International Biochar Washington, DC | See Above. | $12,612 |
| Hinsdale High School Leap Club Hinsdale, IL | All contributions are made to further the goals of the crecipient organization. | $6,737 |
| Morton Arboretum Lisle, IL | See Above. | $880 |
| Scleroderma Foundation of Greater Chicago Chicago, IL | See Above. | $740 |
| WTTW Chicago, IL | See Above. | $400 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc Washington, DC | See Above. | $100 |
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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 | $2,897,879 | $394,112 | $232,692 | $213,179 | 8 | $218,163 | $384,463 | $143,215 |
| 2023 | $2,736,459 | $69,314 | $309,240 | $275,964 | 17 | $289,887 | $47,021 | $149,877 |
| 2022 | $2,976,385 | $62,749 | $317,941 | $232,296 | 20 | $232,296 | $525 | $171,508 |
| 2021 | $3,231,577 | $539,823 | $309,971 | $247,802 | 19 | $247,802 | $490,142 | $176,690 |
| 2020 | $3,001,725 | $311,421 | $376,909 | $323,917 | 14 | — | $257,879 | $154,643 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Casten Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $143K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Casten Family Foundation Inc is led by Judith Casten, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Judith Casten
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Casten
Vice President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Casten Family Foundation Inc
How much does Casten Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Casten Family Foundation Inc gave $213K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $276K across 17 grants.
What is Casten Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Casten Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,809, and its average grant was $26,647, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Casten Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Casten Family Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 18% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was District of Columbia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Casten Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Casten Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "See Above." (7 grants).
Who are Casten Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Casten Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Leap Science and Maths School ($153,212), Fulbright Commission ($38,498) and International Biochar ($12,612), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Casten Family Foundation Inc?
Casten Family Foundation Inc reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $218K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $143K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Casten Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Casten Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4074089. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Casten Family Foundation Inc 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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