Paul and Pearl Caslow Foundation
The Paul and Pearl Caslow Foundation is a private foundation based in Glenview, Illinois. It reported 165 grants totaling $1,759,500 for filing year 2024, supporting charitable organizations including Jewish community and educational organizations, hospitals and medical institutions, human-services organizations, and animal-welfare groups.
Paul and Pearl Caslow Foundation at a glance
In short: Paul and Pearl Caslow Foundation gave $1.8M across 165 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), top state Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,759,500
- +7.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 165
- +16400.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,664
- -99.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $38,958,831
- +10.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (43% 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 Paul and Pearl Caslow 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: 950 Milwaukee Avenue Room 327, Glenview, IL 60025
Phone: (630) 220-7128
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Paul and Pearl Caslow Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish United Fund Metropolitan Chicago ($333K). Together the top 10 received $637K.
Grant Size Distribution
169 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 162 grants of 169 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 43% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 19% to New York, 10% to Washington, DC, 6% to New Jersey, and 3% to Florida. The listed grants also include recipients in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 165 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Paul and Pearl Caslow Foundation gives
- Giving grew 47% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 109% 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 $1.2M (2021) to $1.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 165 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund Metropolitan Chicago Chicago, IL | General Support | $333,000 |
| Aleph Institute Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Washington DC, DC | General Support | $50,000 |
| Western Galilee Hospital - Nahariya Jersey City, NJ | General Support | $45,000 |
| Israel Parasport Center Northfield, IL | General Support | $30,000 |
| Work Play Love Inc Vero Beach, FL | General Support | $28,000 |
| ASPCA Washington DC, DC | General Support | $25,500 |
| BJBE Deerfield, IL | General Support | $25,000 |
| Camp Gan Israel Chicago, IL | General Support | $25,000 |
| Hebrew University Chicago, IL | General Support | $25,000 |
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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 | $38,958,831 | $1,504,821 | $2,076,147 | $1,759,500 | 165 | $2,059,822 | $1,470,253 | $1,881,297 |
| 2023 | $35,287,236 | $1,723,089 | $1,951,072 | $1,633,259 | 1 | $1,912,458 | $1,054,472 | $1,652,898 |
| 2022 | $34,815,782 | $1,631,317 | $1,891,735 | $1,650,841 | 1 | $1,859,020 | $1,048,323 | $1,815,805 |
| 2021 | $39,846,336 | $1,207,561 | $1,427,639 | $1,194,500 | 1 | $1,396,522 | $1,004,414 | $1,853,177 |
| 2020 | $33,656,109 | $952,139 | $1,741,109 | $1,397,000 | 1 | — | $915,458 | $1,513,566 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paul and Pearl Caslow Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.9M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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 grantees describe a range of work: Rush University Medical Center says its mission is to improve health through patient care, education, research, and community partnerships; La Casa Norte says it provides services, resources, and housing to people facing homelessness; and PAWS Chicago says it supports homeless and at-risk pets through spay/neuter, medical, and adoption programs. Other grantees include organizations whose stated missions address children’s cancer care, mental health, youth and families, and Jewish education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 165 grants totaling $1,759,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $333,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest awards included $333,000 to Jewish United Fund Metropolitan Chicago, $50,000 each to Aleph Institute and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, and $45,000 to Western Galilee Hospital - Nahariya. Other notable grants included $30,000 to Israel Parasport Center, $28,000 to Work Play Love Inc, and $25,500 to ASPCA.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rosalyn Mann as president, Richard Mann as treasurer, and Abby Cole as secretary.
Paul and Pearl Caslow Foundation is led by Rosalyn Mann, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rosalyn Mann
President
Secretary → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$60K (2020) → $80K (2024)
Abby Cole
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$55K (2024)
Richard Mann
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$55K (2024)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Esther Mann (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Betty Breslaw (2020) — President
- Former: David Mann (2020) — Secretary
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 $80K, to Rosalyn Mann (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Paul and Pearl Caslow Foundation
How much does Paul and Pearl Caslow Foundation give each year?
Paul and Pearl Caslow Foundation gave $1.8M across 165 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 1 grant.
What is Paul and Pearl Caslow Foundation's typical grant size?
Paul and Pearl Caslow Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,664, across 165 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Paul and Pearl Caslow Foundation give grants?
Paul and Pearl Caslow Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (19%) and District of Columbia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (27 grants), Washington DC, DC (21 grants), Brooklyn, NY (21 grants) and New York, NY (15 grants).
Does Paul and Pearl Caslow Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Paul and Pearl Caslow Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (165 of 165) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Paul and Pearl Caslow Foundation's largest grantees?
Paul and Pearl Caslow Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish United Fund Metropolitan Chicago ($333,000), Aleph Institute ($50,000) and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Paul and Pearl Caslow Foundation?
Paul and Pearl Caslow Foundation reported $39.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Paul and Pearl Caslow Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Paul and Pearl Caslow 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 Paul and Pearl Caslow Foundation's EIN?
Paul and Pearl Caslow Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6065830. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Paul and Pearl Caslow 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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