William Casazza Family Foundation
William Casazza Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Avon, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $233K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $46K. Net investment income was $1K.
William Casazza Family Foundation at a glance
In short: William Casazza Family Foundation gave $46K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $46,000
- -34.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,333
- -56.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $233,414
- +11.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who William Casazza Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Outward Bound ($25K). Together the top 3 received $46K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 14 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How William Casazza Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 52% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 229% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2024) to $227K (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Outward Bound Golden, CO | Education | $25,000 |
| The 4 Ranges Comm Rec Fdn Livingston, MT | Community Recreation | $20,000 |
| Montana Trout Unltd Missoula, MT | Community Recreation | $1,000 |
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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 | $233,414 | $71,989 | $47,338 | $46,000 | 3 | $46,000 | $1,145 | $20,052 |
| 2023 | $208,763 | $4,082 | $71,344 | $70,000 | 2 | $70,000 | $1,538 | $19,272 |
| 2022 | $276,025 | $4,346 | $228,740 | $227,423 | 3 | $227,423 | $1,840 | $27,049 |
| 2021 | $387,080 | $-5,340 | $97,536 | $95,000 | 6 | — | $815 | $28,092 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William Casazza Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William Casazza Family Foundation is led by William J. Casazza, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William J. Casazza
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 William Casazza Family Foundation
How much does William Casazza Family Foundation give each year?
William Casazza Family Foundation gave $46K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $70K across 2 grants.
What is William Casazza Family Foundation's typical grant size?
William Casazza Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $15,333, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William Casazza Family Foundation give grants?
William Casazza Family Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Montana (46%).
Does William Casazza Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on William Casazza Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is William Casazza Family Foundation?
William Casazza Family Foundation reported $233K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $46K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is William Casazza Family Foundation's EIN?
William Casazza Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4651969. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). William Casazza Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/william-casazza-family-foundation-morg_1bcbc5c252c74967a6fdde4ab52d3a64
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