The William & Patricia Kassling Family
The William & Patricia Kassling Family is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including regional history, higher education, scholarships, student support, disability services, and community needs.
The William & Patricia Kassling Family at a glance
In short: The William & Patricia Kassling Family gave $810K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $810,400
- +46.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- +22.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,015
- +18.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $18,019,095
- +31.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (58% 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 The William & Patricia Kassling Family
- 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: PO Box 5204, Wilmington, DE 19808
Phone: (412) 963-0421
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The William & Patricia Kassling Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania ($400K). Together the top 10 received $755K.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 77 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 58% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania and 25% to recipients in Indiana. Florida received 6%, Illinois 5%, and Kentucky 4%. The foundation also made listed grants to recipients in Tennessee, New York, and other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
How The William & Patricia Kassling Family gives
- 35% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 312% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $197K (2021) to $810K (2024). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $810K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania Pittsburgh, PA | Preserve and Present Regional History | $400,000 |
| Purdue Research Foundation West Lafayette, IN | Advance the Mission of Purdue University | $200,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation Glenview, IL | Provide Scholarships and Other Educational Opportunities for Caddies | $40,000 |
| Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation Lexington, KY | Provide Educational Support and Services for College Students | $30,000 |
| Ryan Shazier Fund for Spinal Rehabilitation Pittsburgh, PA | Provide support and resources to those with spinal cord injuries and their caregivers | $25,000 |
| Eden Christian Academy Pittsburgh, PA | Educational Purposes | $16,000 |
| Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | Serve quest for knowledge through scholarships, teaching and outreach | $14,000 |
| Blessing Board Oakmont, PA | To provide donated household furnishings to those in need | $10,150 |
| Gunnar Frederick Woelfel Fund Inc Rye, NY | Supporting medical advances in the field of pediatric cardiology | $10,000 |
| Other Naples, FL | Community, Educational & Cultural Support, Etc. | $10,000 |
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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 | $18,019,095 | $285,517 | $810,803 | $810,400 | 27 | $810,400 | $276,114 | $804,750 |
| 2023 | $13,678,767 | $3,766,747 | $565,305 | $555,245 | 22 | $555,245 | $3,746,687 | $547,106 |
| 2022 | $11,231,708 | $1,453,876 | $649,483 | $609,000 | 26 | $609,000 | $1,413,393 | $529,731 |
| 2021 | $11,523,234 | $2,496,897 | $196,740 | $196,500 | 1 | $196,500 | $2,496,657 | $478,164 |
| 2020 | $9,303,881 | $212,968 | $274,818 | $280,000 | 1 | — | $66,150 | $473,206 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The William & Patricia Kassling Family reported a distributable amount of $805K 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 grants included support for educational institutions and programs, regional history, spinal rehabilitation, disability services, and community assistance. For example, Purdue Research Foundation describes its mission as advancing the mission of Purdue University; Evans Scholars Foundation says it provides scholarships and other educational opportunities for caddies; and Steel City Squash says it supports underserved Pittsburgh students and their families.
Other 2024 recipients included the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, whose grant purpose was to preserve and present regional history, and Blessing Board, whose stated grant purpose was to provide donated household furnishings to people in need. Starability Foundation describes its mission as providing social, vocational, and educational connections for individuals with disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $810,400. Grants ranged from $250 to $400,000, with a median of $7,500. The largest awards were $400,000 to the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania to preserve and present regional history and $200,000 to Purdue Research Foundation to advance the mission of Purdue University. Other notable grants included $40,000 to Evans Scholars Foundation, $30,000 to Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation, and $25,000 to Ryan Shazier Fund for Spinal Rehabilitation.
Additional 2024 grants included $16,000 to Eden Christian Academy, $14,000 to Vanderbilt University, $10,150 to Blessing Board, and $10,000 each to Gunnar Frederick Woelfel Fund, Starability Foundation, and Steel City Squash.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William E Kassling as secretary/treasurer and Patricia J Kassling as president.
The William & Patricia Kassling Family is led by Patricia J. Kassling, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patricia J. Kassling
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William E. Kassling
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 The William & Patricia Kassling Family
How much does The William & Patricia Kassling Family give each year?
The William & Patricia Kassling Family gave $810K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $555K across 22 grants.
What is The William & Patricia Kassling Family's typical grant size?
The William & Patricia Kassling Family's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $30,015, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The William & Patricia Kassling Family give grants?
The William & Patricia Kassling Family gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Indiana (25%) and Florida (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (9 grants) and Pittsburgh, PA (7 grants).
Does The William & Patricia Kassling Family give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on The William & Patricia Kassling Family's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The William & Patricia Kassling Family's largest grantees?
The William & Patricia Kassling Family's largest 2024 grantees include Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania ($400,000), Purdue Research Foundation ($200,000) and Evans Scholars Foundation ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The William & Patricia Kassling Family?
The William & Patricia Kassling Family reported $18.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $810K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $805K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The William & Patricia Kassling Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for educational institutions and programs, regional history, spinal rehabilitation, disability services, and community assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The William & Patricia Kassling Family?
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 The William & Patricia Kassling Family's EIN?
The William & Patricia Kassling Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1802794. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The William & Patricia Kassling Family 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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