Grace Ashley Scasny Foundation
Grace Ashley Scasny Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2024 grants included support for cancer research, general assistance, and general support, with recipients in Texas and Louisiana.
Grace Ashley Scasny Foundation at a glance
In short: Grace Ashley Scasny Foundation gave $64K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $63,635
- +11.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +275.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,242
- -70.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $86,164
- +38.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (69% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Grace Ashley Scasny Foundation
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11503 Stoney Falls Dr, Houston, TX 77095-4882
Phone: (832) 489-3531
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Grace Ashley Scasny Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Texas Childrens ($31K). Together the top 8 received $46K.
Organizations only. It also paid 7 grants to individuals ($18,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
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
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How Grace Ashley Scasny Foundation gives
- Giving grew 309% from 2021 to 2024. 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 $16K (2021) to $64K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $64K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Childrens Houston, TX | Cancer Research | $30,500 |
| Ochsner Health New Orleans, LA | Cancer Research | $10,000 |
| 7 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $18,000 |
| Pig Latin Inc Metairie, LA | General Support | $1,500 |
| Faye Petterson -Critchlov Missouri City, TX | General Assistance for Family of Cancer Patient | $1,500 |
| Reach Unlimited Cypress, TX | General Support | $1,335 |
| Friends for Charity Spring, TX | General Assistance | $500 |
| CyHope Cypress, TX | General Assistance | $200 |
| Cy Fair Athletics Cypress, TX | general assistance | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $86,164 | $155,843 | $131,739 | $63,635 | 15 | $63,635 |
| 2023 | $62,059 | $131,690 | $117,391 | $57,000 | 4 | $57,000 |
| 2022 | $47,760 | $128,370 | $132,653 | $16,750 | 1 | $16,750 |
| 2021 | $52,043 | $79,068 | $59,483 | $15,550 | 1 | $59,483 |
| 2020 | $32,458 | $70,801 | $38,343 | $17,500 | 2 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for cancer research and assistance to individuals, as well as grants to charitable organizations. Texas Children’s describes its mission as creating a healthier future for children and women through patient care, education, and research. CY-HOPE Inc. describes its mission as making life better for kids and helping 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 of $1,500. Its largest grants included $30,500 to Texas Children’s for cancer research and $10,000 to Ochsner Health for cancer research. Other listed grants included support for individual recipients and grants to Pig Latin Inc. and Reach Unlimited.
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.
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 (3 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 Pig Latin Inc ($1,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 7 grants to individuals ($18,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 66% 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 grants show support for cancer research and assistance to individuals, as well as grants to charitable organizations. 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 October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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