Causecast Foundation
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Causecast Foundation at a glance
In short: Causecast Foundation gave $96K across 9 grants in 2020 (avg $11K), top state California. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $96,282
- Grants made (2020)
- 9
- Average grant
- $10,698
- Median grant
- $8,038
- Primary geography
- California (24% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Causecast Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Doctors Without Borders USA I ($22K). Together the top 9 received $96K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 9 grants totaling $96K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors Without Borders USA I Hagerstown, MD | General | $21,838 |
| St Jude Memphis, TN | General | $18,063 |
| Able Works East Palo Alto, CA | General | $15,082 |
| American Civil Liberties Unio San Francisco, CA | General | $8,325 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of F Purchase, NY | General | $8,038 |
| CMC Initiative Inc Marietta, GA | General | $7,500 |
| The Humane Society Washington, DC | General | $6,290 |
| Alzheimers Association Desert Chicago, IL | General | $5,637 |
| Humane Society of Southern AR Tucson, AZ | General | $5,509 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $341,704 | $160,030 | $96,282 | 9 |
About Causecast Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Causecast Foundation is a public charity, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 9 grants totaling $96K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Causecast Foundation is led by Ryan Scott, CEO on the 2020 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Ryan Scott
CEO
New on the 2020 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gordon Gould
CFO
New on the 2020 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sean Brosmith
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Causecast Foundation
How much does Causecast Foundation give each year?
Causecast Foundation gave $96K across 9 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990.
What is Causecast Foundation's typical grant size?
Causecast Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $8,038, and its average grant was $10,698, across 9 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990.
Where does Causecast Foundation give grants?
Causecast Foundation's top state is California, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Maryland (23%) and Tennessee (19%).
Does Causecast Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Causecast Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990.
Who are Causecast Foundation's largest grantees?
Causecast Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Doctors Without Borders USA I ($21,838), St Jude ($18,063) and Able Works ($15,082), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What is Causecast Foundation's EIN?
Causecast Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3212021. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 11, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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