Marguerite Casey Foundation
Marguerite Casey Foundation is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington, that supports community organizations, scholars, leaders, and initiatives working to shift power toward excluded and underrepresented communities. Its work includes general operating grants, scholarly awards, and program-related investments focused on democracy, economic justice, and access to public resources.
Marguerite Casey Foundation at a glance
In short: Marguerite Casey Foundation gave $33.0M across 208 grants in 2024 (avg $159K), top state Illinois. 52% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $32,993,061
- -5.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 208
- -20.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $158,620
- +19.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $876,630,272
- +2.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 52% first-time grantees (92 of 178, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (15% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Marguerite Casey Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 301 Union Street 2045, Seattle, WA 98111
Phone: (206) 691-3134
Website: https://caseygrants.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Marguerite Casey Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Buildus ($1.5M). Together the top 10 received $8.0M.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($1,000,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
1,610 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 699 grants of 1,610 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported state shares were Illinois (15%), California (13%), and the District of Columbia (10%), followed by Arizona and Washington (5% each). Listed 2024 recipients also included organizations in Alabama, Florida, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 208 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Marguerite Casey Foundation open to new grantees?
52%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 92 of 178 grantees (52%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $159K; repeat grants $201K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $144K repeat.
- 43% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 117% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $32.3M (2020) to $45.8M (2022). In 2024 it made 208 grants totaling $33.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Buildus Washington, DC | Advocacy | $1,500,000 |
| Scholars for Social Justice Chicago, IL | Community Organizing | $1,500,000 |
| Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition (Tirrc) Nashville, TN | General Operating Support | $900,000 |
| Foot Soldiers Park Selma, AL | General Operating Support | $833,333 |
| Arizona Center for Empowerment Phoenix, AZ | General Operating Support | $500,000 |
| Black Leaders Organizing for Communities Education Fund Los Angeles, CA | Community Organizing | $500,000 |
| Communities United Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $500,000 |
| Congregations Organized for Prophetic Engagement (Cope) San Bernardino, CA | General Operating Support | $500,000 |
| Florida Immigrant Coalition Miami, FL | General Operating Support | $500,000 |
| Florida Rights Restoration Coalition Orlando, FL | Education | $500,000 |
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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 | $876,630,272 | $83,289,424 | $44,038,264 | $32,993,061 | 208 | $48,604,918 | $75,641,074 | $41,711,426 |
| 2023 | $856,573,767 | $33,303,896 | $47,478,303 | $34,812,614 | 263 | $47,671,668 | $20,357,967 | $40,847,124 |
| 2022 | $832,101,992 | $60,945,518 | $76,288,097 | $45,838,250 | 295 | $58,552,416 | $19,074,180 | $43,536,855 |
| 2021 | $1,001,694,485 | $120,109,113 | $70,074,037 | $37,073,118 | 373 | $52,259,238 | $103,254,182 | $43,256,901 |
| 2020 | $883,501,632 | $51,646,469 | $39,982,435 | $32,251,659 | 471 | — | $34,394,397 | $40,304,663 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marguerite Casey Foundation reported a distributable amount of $41.7M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to support organizations, scholars, leaders, and initiatives focused on shifting the balance of power in government toward communities, families, and individuals excluded from shaping society and sharing in its rewards and freedoms. Its website describes support for community organizing, leadership development, education, grassroots membership, and initiatives that seek to advance a vibrant multiracial democracy.
The foundation supports organizations working on a range of community issues. For example, Communities United describes its work as engaging community members to preserve affordable housing, improve education, increase access to affordable health care, and invest positively in young people. The Florida Rights Restoration Coalition describes its mission as ending disenfranchisement and discrimination against people with convictions and improving reentry. The Hana Center describes its work as building the power of Korean, Asian American, and multiethnic immigrant communities through social services, education, culture, and community organizing.
The foundation also offers Freedom Scholars awards for academic research and scholarship, and its Public Dollars for Public Good initiative supports organizations organizing communities or unlocking federal funds. Its website says that initiative has provided more than $22 million in general operating grants since launching in 2023. The foundation also plans to invest up to $50 million in program-related investments over 10 years; these investments are by invitation only.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 208 grants totaling $32,993,061 in 2024. Grants ranged from $200 to $1.5 million, with a median of $50,000. Its website says it provides general operating support of up to 25% of an organization’s operating budget over five years and that its grantmaking is invitation-only.
Among its 2024 grants were $1.5 million to BUILDUS for advocacy and $1.5 million to Scholars for Social Justice for community organizing. Other grants included $900,000 to the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition for general operating support; $833,333 to Foot Soldiers Park for general operating support; and $500,000 each to the Arizona Center for Empowerment, Communities United, the Florida Immigrant Coalition, and the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition, among others.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Carmen Rojas as president and CEO and Daniel Gould as vice president of investments and operations. It lists Ian Fuller as chair, Megan Ming Francis as vice-chair, Ellis Carr as treasurer, and Rami Nashashibi as secretary. Other directors listed on that filing are Stacey Abrams, Chad Boettcher, Julian Castro, and Janeen Comenote.
Marguerite Casey Foundation is led by Carmen Rojas, President & CEO since 2021 (on filings since 2020); all 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carmen Rojas
President & CEO
Fmr Director, President & CEO → President & CEO, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$366K (2020) → $753K (2024)
Ian Fuller
Chair
Treasurer → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
$35K (2021) → $40K (2024)
Chad Boettcher
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$27K (2020) → $18K (2024)
Jackie Thomas
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$27K (2020) → $40K (2024)
Janeen Comenote
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$35K (2021) → $40K (2024)
Marisa Franco
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$35K (2021) → $35K (2024)
Rashad Robinson
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$35K (2021) → $35K (2024)
Stacey Abrams
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$35K (2021) → $35K (2024)
Thomas Smith
Director
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
$35K (2021) → $10K (2024)
Julian Castro
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$20K (2022) → $38K (2024)
Rami Nashashibi
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$27K (2020) → $40K (2024)
Ellis Carr
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
$35K (2021) → $40K (2024)
Daniel Gould
Vice President of Investments & Operations
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$387K (2023) → $487K (2024)
Megan Ming Francis
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
$40K (2023) → $40K (2024)
Former officers (12)
- Former: Melody Barnes (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: Angela Rivera (2021–2022) — Former Vice Chair · Filing note: Thru May 2022
- Former: Dan Gould (2021–2022) — Vice President of Investment & Finance
- Former: David Villa (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Douglas X. Patino (2020–2021) — Former Secretary
- Former: Freeman A. Hrabowski III (2020–2021) — Former Chair
- Former: Tessie Guillermo (2020–2021) — Former Director
- Former: Vega Marquis Luz (2021) — Former President
- Former: Angela Diaz (2020) — Director
- Former: Joyce Lee (2020) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Luz Vega-Marquis (2020) — President Emeritus
- Former: Patricia Schroeder (2020) — Vice Chair
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $753K, to Carmen Rojas (President & CEO). 14 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Marguerite Casey Foundation
How much does Marguerite Casey Foundation give each year?
Marguerite Casey Foundation gave $33.0M across 208 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $34.8M across 263 grants.
What is Marguerite Casey Foundation's typical grant size?
Marguerite Casey Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $158,620, across 208 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Marguerite Casey Foundation that year got $159K on average.
Where does Marguerite Casey Foundation give grants?
Marguerite Casey Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 15% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (13%) and District of Columbia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (29 grants), Chicago, IL (20 grants), Seattle, WA (10 grants) and Oakland, CA (8 grants).
Does Marguerite Casey Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 72% of Marguerite Casey Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (149 of 208) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Community Organizing" (15 grants), "Economic Justice" (13 grants) and "Advocacy" (10 grants).
Who are Marguerite Casey Foundation's largest grantees?
Marguerite Casey Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Buildus ($1,500,000), Scholars for Social Justice ($1,500,000) and Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition (Tirrc) ($950,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($1,000,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 12% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Marguerite Casey Foundation?
Marguerite Casey Foundation reported $876.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $48.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Marguerite Casey Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to support organizations, scholars, leaders, and initiatives focused on shifting the balance of power in government toward communities, families, and individuals excluded from shaping society and sharing in its rewards and freedoms. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marguerite Casey Foundation?
The foundation 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 Marguerite Casey Foundation's EIN?
Marguerite Casey Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2062197. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Marguerite Casey 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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