Grace Ashley Scasny Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Houston, TX EIN: 84-4578214

The GRACE ASHLEY SCASNY FOUNDATION is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. In 2024, it reported giving $63,635 through 15 grants, including support for cancer research and assistance to individuals and families.

Key facts about Grace Ashley Scasny Foundation

In short: Grace Ashley Scasny Foundation gave $64K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
84-4578214
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$63,635
Grants made (2024)
15
Average grant
$4,242
Median grant
$1,500
Total assets
$86,164
Primary geography
Texas (69% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$86K

+38.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$64K

+11.6% YoY

Grant Count

15

+275.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

-70.2% YoY

How Grace Ashley Scasny Foundation gives

  • Giving grew 309% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included cancer research and general assistance or support. Among its grantees, Texas Children’s describes its mission as creating a healthier future for children and women through patient care, education, and research. Cy-Hope Inc. says it works to improve life for children and mobilize communities to help vulnerable children overcome barriers to success.

Grantmaking

In filing year 2024, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $63,635. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $30,500, with a median grant of $1,500.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2024, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 31% to recipients in Louisiana.

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of all 15 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

HoustonCypressMetairieMandevilleMarreroMissouri CityNew OrleansSealyShreveportSpringTomball

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K$80K2 grants20201 grants20211 grants20224 grants202315 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2021) to $64K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $64K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Texas Childrens: $31KTexas Childrens$31KOchsner Health: $10KOchsner Health$10KChris Parker: $6KChris Parker$6KCourtney Cotton: $3KCourtney Cotton$3KDylan Richards: $3KDylan Richards$3KChad Schmidt: $3KChad Schmidt$3KJohn Hudson: $2KJohn Hudson$2KPig Latin Inc: $2KPig Latin Inc$2KFaye Petterson -Critchlov: $2KFaye Petterson -Critchlov$2KReach Unlimited: $1KReach Unlimited$1K

The largest 2024 recipient was Texas Childrens ($31K). Together the top 10 received $62K.

Grant Size Distribution

23 grants across all recorded years

23<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Texas Childrens Houston, TXCancer Research$30,500
Ochsner Health New Orleans, LACancer Research$10,000
Chris Parker Houston, TXGeneral Assistance$6,000
Courtney Cotton Mandeville, LAGeneral Support$3,000
Dylan Richards Marrero, LASupport for family with cancer patient$3,000
Chad Schmidt Sealy, TXGeneral Assistance$3,000
John Hudson Metairie, LAGeneral assistance$2,000
Pig Latin Inc Metairie, LAGeneral Support$1,500
Faye Petterson -Critchlov Missouri City, TXGeneral Assistance for Family of Cancer Patient$1,500
Reach Unlimited Cypress, TXGeneral Support$1,335

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2024 $86,164 $155,843 $131,739 $63,635 (15 grants)
2023 $62,059 $131,690 $117,391 $57,000 (4 grants)
2022 $47,760 $128,370 $132,653 $16,750 (1 grant)
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
$0$50K$100K$150K$200K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$86,164$62,059$47,760
Revenue$155,843$131,690$128,370
Expenses$131,739$117,391$132,653
Qualifying Distributions$63,635$57,000$16,750
Net Investment Income———
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Scott Scasny as President, Serena Scasny as Secretary, Melinda Nail as Treasurer, and Clay Gaskamp as Vice President.

Grace Ashley Scasny Foundation is led by Scott Scasny, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Scott Scasny

    President

    On filings since 2020

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Clay Gaskamp

    Vice President

    On filings since 2020

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Melinda Nail

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Serena Scasny

    Secretary

    New on the 2024 filing

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (2)
  • Former: Serena Hayden (2020–2023) — Secretary
  • Former: Brian Jones (2020) — Vice President

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.

Contact

Mailing address: 11503 Stoney Falls Dr, Houston, TX 77095-4882
Phone: (832) 489-3531

Frequently asked questions about Grace Ashley Scasny Foundation

How much does Grace Ashley Scasny Foundation give each year?

Grace Ashley Scasny Foundation gave $64K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $57K across 4 grants.

What is Grace Ashley Scasny Foundation's typical grant size?

Grace Ashley Scasny Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $4,242, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Grace Ashley Scasny Foundation give grants?

Grace Ashley Scasny Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Louisiana (31%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cypress, TX (4 grants), Houston, TX (2 grants) and Metairie, LA (2 grants).

Does Grace Ashley Scasny Foundation give general operating support?

Yes: 73% of Grace Ashley Scasny Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are Grace Ashley Scasny Foundation's largest grantees?

Grace Ashley Scasny Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Texas Childrens ($30,500), Ochsner Health ($10,000) and Chris Parker ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Grace Ashley Scasny Foundation?

Grace Ashley Scasny Foundation reported $86K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $156K.

What does Grace Ashley Scasny Foundation fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included cancer research and general assistance or support. Among its grantees, Texas Children’s describes its mission as creating a healthier future for children and women through patient care, education, and research. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Grace Ashley Scasny Foundation?

The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and 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 Grace Ashley Scasny Foundation's EIN?

Grace Ashley Scasny Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4578214. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Does Grace Ashley Scasny Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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