Marguerite Casey Foundation is a private philanthropic organization based in Seattle, Washington, established in 2001. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting leaders and organizations working to shift the balance of power toward communities, families, and individuals historically excluded from shaping society and sharing in its resources and benefits.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$876.6M
+2.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$33.0M
-5.2% YoY
Grant Count
208
-20.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$159K
+19.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Marguerite Casey Foundation supports organizations, scholars, leaders, and initiatives focused on shifting the balance of power toward communities, families, and individuals who continue to be excluded from shaping society and from sharing in its rewards and freedoms.
Vision: A world where democracy and economy truly represent the contributions, dreams, and desires of communities historically excluded from sharing in the resources and benefits of society, with representation that includes the ability to shape these systems.
Core Values:
- Belonging & Representation: Intentionally identifying and undoing racism and white supremacy to create an environment where acceptance, dignity, and justice are experienced by all
- Trust: Demonstrating and earning trust through honesty, transparency, and responsibility
- Mutual Respect: Recognizing the inherent value of people and relationships through direct, clear, and timely communication
Grantmaking
The foundation operates as an **invitation-only grantmaking organization** providing general operating grants to leaders of organizations and initiatives with potential to shift the balance of power in their communities.
Grant Range
$200 to $1,500,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds initiatives across the United States, with primary grantmaking focus in California, District of Columbia, and Illinois. The foundation supports work in numerous states and major urban centers including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, as well as smaller communities nationwide.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Giving (2023-2024):
- Total assets: $856.6–$877 million
- Total annual giving: $33 million (2023)
- Total revenues: $33.3 million (2023)
- Total expenses: $47.5 million (2023)
- Total liabilities: $25.1 million (2023)
Foundation Ranking: Top 1% of U.S. foundations by asset size (Rank #204 of 159,550)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $876,630,272 | $856,573,767 | $832,101,992 |
| Revenue | $83,289,424 | $33,303,896 | $60,945,518 |
| Expenses | $44,038,264 | $47,478,303 | $76,288,097 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $48,604,918 | $47,671,668 | $58,552,416 |
| Net Investment Income | $75,641,074 | $20,357,967 | $19,074,180 |
| Distributable Amount | $41,711,426 | $40,847,124 | $43,536,855 |
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
250 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
Executive Leadership:
- Carmen Rojas – President & CEO
- Daniel Gould – Vice President of Investments & Operations
- Zeeba – Vice President of Grantmaking and External Affairs
Board of Directors:
- Ian Fuller – Board Chair
- Megan Ming Francis – Board Vice Chair
- Rami Nashashibi – Board Secretary
- Ellis Carr – Board Treasurer
- Julián Castro – Director
- Janeen Comenote – Director
- Jack Thomas – Director
- Stacey Abrams – Director
Additional Staff Leadership:
- Christopher – Director of Philanthropic Initiatives
- Elizabeth – Director of Community Grants
- Gabrielle – Director of Communications
- Hannah – Chief Human Resources Officer
- Tyler – Director of Finance
- Rich – Director of Operations
The foundation employs approximately 16-19 staff members.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARMEN ROJAS | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $752,641 |
| DANIEL GOULD | VP OF INVESTMENTS & OPERATIONS | 40 | $486,879 |
| IAN FULLER | CHAIR | 4 | $40,000 |
| MEGAN MING FRANCIS | VICE-CHAIR | 3 | $40,000 |
| ELLIS CARR | TREASURER | 3 | $40,000 |
| RAMI NASHASHIBI | SECRETARY | 3 | $40,000 |
| STACEY ABRAMS | DIRECTOR | 2 | $35,000 |
| CHAD BOETTCHER | DIRECTOR | 3 | $17,500 |
| JULIAN CASTRO | DIRECTOR | 2 | $37,500 |
| JANEEN COMENOTE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $40,000 |
| THOMAS SMITH | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $10,000 |
| MARISA FRANCO | DIRECTOR | 2 | $35,000 |
| RASHAD ROBINSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | $35,000 |
| JACKIE THOMAS | DIRECTOR | 3 | $40,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation announced plans to distribute $130 million in grants by dipping into its endowment, demonstrating a significant increase in grantmaking activity and commitment to advancing its mission during a critical period for communities and movements working toward systemic change.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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