Paul and Pearl Caslow Foundation
The Paul and Pearl Caslow Foundation is a private foundation established in 1960 and located in Glenview, Illinois. The foundation operates with a small staff of three employees and maintains a substantial asset base to support its charitable activities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$1.8M
Grant Count
165
Avg Grant Size
$11K
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds charities in the areas of hunger relief, medical services, and education. The foundation also demonstrates support for religious and cultural organizations, particularly those serving Jewish communities and causes related to Holocaust remembrance and disability services.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 107 grants in 2024, totaling approximately $914,000. Recent grants include:
Grant Range
s vary, with recent awards ranging from $20,000 to $50,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Glenview, Illinois, though its grantmaking extends nationally and internationally, supporting organizations in various locations including New York and Israel.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $38,958,831
- Total Revenues: $1,504,821
- Total Expenses: $2,076,147
- Number of Employees: 3
The foundation's assets have grown significantly from $30,880,121 reported in 2013, reflecting the organization's financial stability and capacity for sustained grantmaking.
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Esther Mann serves as President of the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD MANN | TREASURER | 40 | $55,000 |
| ROSALYN MANN | PRESIDENT | 40 | $80,000 |
| ABBY COLE | SECRETARY | 40 | $55,000 |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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