Casten Family Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 13-4074089
Foundation Overview
Based in Hinsdale, IL, Casten Family Foundation Inc has awarded 199 grants totaling $2,764,140 to organizations in Illinois, New York and 12 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $1 to $153,212, with a median award of $1,083.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$2,764,140
Total Assets
$3,048,090
Median Grant (all grants)
$1,083
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
8
Median Grant
$3,809
% Median Grant Growth
+52%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 25%
2 of 8 recipients (25%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Illinois
51% of grants are awarded in Illinois, with additional funding distributed across 16 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (42%), Hinsdale (28%), Orland Park (7%).
Funding Trajectory
-29%
Declining funding trend with 29% decrease over 8 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Education + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (39%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Casten Family Foundation Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinsdale High School Leap Club | $6,737 | Hinsdale, IL, US | All Contributions Are Made To Further The Goals Of The Crecipient Organization. | 2024 |
| International Biochar | $12,612 | Washington, DC, US | See Above. | 2024 |
| Leap Science And Maths School | $153,212 | Capetown, Foreign, SF | See Above. | 2024 |
| Morton Arboretum | $880 | Lisle, IL, US | See Above. | 2024 |
| Scleroderma Foundation Of Greater Chicago | $740 | Chicago, IL, US | See Above. | 2024 |
| Fulbright Commission | $38,498 | New York, NY, US | See Above. | 2024 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | $100 | Washington, DC, US | See Above. | 2024 |
| Wttw | $400 | Chicago, IL, US | See Above. | 2024 |
| Assistance League Of Chicagoland | $300 | Hinsdale, IL, US | All Contributions Are Made To Further The Goals Of The Crecipient Organization. | 2023 |
| Center For Inquiry | $2,500 | Amherst, NY, US | See Above | 2023 |
| Cerge Ei Foundation | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | See Above | 2023 |
| Christmas Without Cancer | $7,510 | Evergreen Park, IL, US | See Above. | 2023 |
| Climate Institute | $120 | Washington, DC, US | See Above. | 2023 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association - Development | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | See Above. | 2023 |
| Grove Express | $200 | Downers Grove, IL, US | See Above. | 2023 |
| Hinsdale High School Leap Club | $5,000 | Hinsdale, IL, US | See Above. | 2023 |
| International Biochar | $14,175 | Washington, DC, US | See Above. | 2023 |
| Leap Science And Maths School | $82,500 | Capetown, Foreign, SF | See Above. | 2023 |
| Nature Conservancy | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | See Above. | 2023 |
| One Acre Fund | $75,000 | Falcon Heights, MN, US | See Above. | 2023 |
| Schools Court | $1,000 | Orland Park, IL, US | See Above. | 2023 |
| The Boulevard Of Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | See Above. | 2023 |
| Us Italy Fulbright Commission | $76,261 | Rome, Foreign, IT | See Above. | 2023 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | $100 | Washington, DC, US | See Above. | 2023 |
| Wttw | $548 | Chicago, IL, US | See Above. | 2023 |
| One Acre Fund | $75,000 | Falcon Heights, MN, US | Training And Education To Enable African Farm Families To Grow Their Way Out Of Hunger Permanently. | 2022 |
| Chicago Public Media Inc | $1,200 | Chicago, IL, US | To Serve The Public Interest By Producing And Delivering Diverse Compelling Content Through Public Radio. | 2022 |
| Leap Science And Maths School | $111,465 | Capetown, SOUTH AFRICA, SF | Provide Student-centered Math And Science Focused Education To South Africa's Economically Disadvantaged Students Fomr Grade 8 To 12. | 2022 |
| Hcs Family Service | $2,500 | Hinsdale, IL, US | To Prevent Homelessness And Food Insecurity. | 2022 |
| Schools Count | $2,000 | Orland Park, IL, US | To Promote Educational Resources | 2022 |
| Wikimedia Foundaton Inc | $100 | Washington, DC, US | To Provide The World's Knowledge To Every Single Person In The Planet In Their Landscape. | 2022 |
| International Biochar Institute | $8,225 | Washington, DC, US | To Promote Development Of Sustainable Biochar Systems. | 2022 |
| Morton Arboretum | $370 | Lisle, IL, US | To Collect And Study Trees, Shrubs, And Across Naturally Beautiful Landscapes For People To Study And Enjoy. | 2022 |
| Vermont Public Radio | $650 | Colchester, VT, US | To Inspire An Informed Public And An Engaged Community Through Public Radio Programming. | 2022 |
| Committee For Skeptical Inquiry | $10,000 | Amherest, NY, US | To Promote Scientific Skeptical Thinking. | 2022 |
| Assistance League Of Chicagoland West | $78 | Hinsdale, IL, US | To Promote Educational And Outreach Progams In Our Local Communities. | 2022 |
| Cerge El Foundation | $15,000 | Teaneck, NJ, US | To Develop Support In The United States And Canada For Modern Economics And Other Social Science Education In The Transition And Emerging Economies. | 2022 |
| Conservation International | $2,500 | Boston, MA, US | Pioneering The Nature-based Solutions To Climate Change. | 2022 |
| Grant Park Orchestral Association | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Promote Musical Programs In The Chicage Area. | 2022 |
| Grove Express Foundation | $1,083 | Downers Grove, IL, US | To Promote Educational Activities | 2022 |
| Growing Home Inc | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Promote Healthy Living In An Urban Environment In The Chicago Area. | 2022 |
| National Scleroderma Foundation | $110 | Danvers, MA, US | To Provide Medical Research,promote Disease Awareness, And Education To People With Sclerodoma. | 2022 |
| Society For Science And The Public | $250 | Washington, DC, US | To Promote Scientific Activities And Research. | 2022 |
| University Of Colorado Foundation | $200 | Denver, CO, US | To Transform Lives Through Education,research, And Community Support. | 2022 |
| Wfmt Chicago Classical Public Radio | $565 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support The Enjoyment Of Classical Music Through Various Programs. | 2022 |
| One Acre Fund | $75,000 | Falcon Heights, MN, US | Training And Education To Enable African Farm Families To Grow Their Way Out Of Hunger Permanently. | 2022 |
| Chicago Public Media Inc | $1,200 | Chicago, IL, US | To Serve The Public Interest By Producing And Delivering Diverse Compelling Content Through Public Radio. | 2022 |
| Leap Science And Maths School | $111,465 | Capetown, SOUTH AFRICA, SF | Provide Student-centered Math And Science Focused Education To South Africa's Economically Disadvantaged Students Fomr Grade 8 To 12. | 2022 |
| Hcs Family Service | $2,500 | Hinsdale, IL, US | To Prevent Homelessness And Food Insecurity. | 2022 |
| Schools Count | $2,000 | Orland Park, IL, US | To Promote Educational Resources | 2022 |
| Wikimedia Foundaton Inc | $100 | Washington, DC, US | To Provide The World's Knowledge To Every Single Person In The Planet In Their Landscape. | 2022 |
| International Biochar Institute | $8,225 | Washington, DC, US | To Promote Development Of Sustainable Biochar Systems. | 2022 |
| Morton Arboretum | $370 | Lisle, IL, US | To Collect And Study Trees, Shrubs, And Across Naturally Beautiful Landscapes For People To Study And Enjoy. | 2022 |
| Vermont Public Radio | $650 | Colchester, VT, US | To Inspire An Informed Public And An Engaged Community Through Public Radio Programming. | 2022 |
| Committee For Skeptical Inquiry | $10,000 | Amherest, NY, US | To Promote Scientific Skeptical Thinking. | 2022 |
| Assistance League Of Chicagoland West | $78 | Hinsdale, IL, US | To Promote Educational And Outreach Progams In Our Local Communities. | 2022 |
| Cerge El Foundation | $15,000 | Teaneck, NJ, US | To Develop Support In The United States And Canada For Modern Economics And Other Social Science Education In The Transition And Emerging Economies. | 2022 |
| Conservation International | $2,500 | Boston, MA, US | Pioneering The Nature-based Solutions To Climate Change. | 2022 |
| Grant Park Orchestral Association | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Promote Musical Programs In The Chicage Area. | 2022 |
| Grove Express Foundation | $1,083 | Downers Grove, IL, US | To Promote Educational Activities | 2022 |
| Growing Home Inc | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Promote Healthy Living In An Urban Environment In The Chicago Area. | 2022 |
| National Scleroderma Foundation | $110 | Danvers, MA, US | To Provide Medical Research,promote Disease Awareness, And Education To People With Sclerodoma. | 2022 |
| Society For Science And The Public | $250 | Washington, DC, US | To Promote Scientific Activities And Research. | 2022 |
| University Of Colorado Foundation | $200 | Denver, CO, US | To Transform Lives Through Education,research, And Community Support. | 2022 |
| Wfmt Chicago Classical Public Radio | $565 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support The Enjoyment Of Classical Music Through Various Programs. | 2022 |
| One Acre Fund | $75,000 | Falcon Heights, MN, US | Training And Education To Enable African Farm Families To Grow Their Way Out Of Hunger Permanently. | 2022 |
| Chicago Public Media Inc | $1,200 | Chicago, IL, US | To Serve The Public Interest By Producing And Delivering Diverse Compelling Content Through Public Radio. | 2022 |
| Leap Science And Maths School | $111,465 | Capetown, SOUTH AFRICA, SF | Provide Student-centered Math And Science Focused Education To South Africa's Economically Disadvantaged Students Fomr Grade 8 To 12. | 2022 |
| Hcs Family Service | $2,500 | Hinsdale, IL, US | To Prevent Homelessness And Food Insecurity. | 2022 |
| Schools Count | $2,000 | Orland Park, IL, US | To Promote Educational Resources | 2022 |
| Wikimedia Foundaton Inc | $100 | Washington, DC, US | To Provide The World's Knowledge To Every Single Person In The Planet In Their Landscape. | 2022 |
| International Biochar Institute | $8,225 | Washington, DC, US | To Promote Development Of Sustainable Biochar Systems. | 2022 |
| Morton Arboretum | $370 | Lisle, IL, US | To Collect And Study Trees, Shrubs, And Across Naturally Beautiful Landscapes For People To Study And Enjoy. | 2022 |
| Vermont Public Radio | $650 | Colchester, VT, US | To Inspire An Informed Public And An Engaged Community Through Public Radio Programming. | 2022 |
| Committee For Skeptical Inquiry | $10,000 | Amherest, NY, US | To Promote Scientific Skeptical Thinking. | 2022 |
| Assistance League Of Chicagoland West | $78 | Hinsdale, IL, US | To Promote Educational And Outreach Progams In Our Local Communities. | 2022 |
| Cerge El Foundation | $15,000 | Teaneck, NJ, US | To Develop Support In The United States And Canada For Modern Economics And Other Social Science Education In The Transition And Emerging Economies. | 2022 |
| Conservation International | $2,500 | Boston, MA, US | Pioneering The Nature-based Solutions To Climate Change. | 2022 |
| Grant Park Orchestral Association | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Promote Musical Programs In The Chicage Area. | 2022 |
| Grove Express Foundation | $1,083 | Downers Grove, IL, US | To Promote Educational Activities | 2022 |
| Growing Home Inc | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Promote Healthy Living In An Urban Environment In The Chicago Area. | 2022 |
| National Scleroderma Foundation | $110 | Danvers, MA, US | To Provide Medical Research,promote Disease Awareness, And Education To People With Sclerodoma. | 2022 |
| Society For Science And The Public | $250 | Washington, DC, US | To Promote Scientific Activities And Research. | 2022 |
| University Of Colorado Foundation | $200 | Denver, CO, US | To Transform Lives Through Education,research, And Community Support. | 2022 |
| Wfmt Chicago Classical Public Radio | $565 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support The Enjoyment Of Classical Music Through Various Programs. | 2022 |
| Assistance League Of Chicagoland West | $2,600 | Hinsdale, IL, US | To Identiy,develop,fund And Deliver Edcational And Outreach Programs | 2021 |
| Cornell Lab Of Ornithology | $250 | Ithaca, NY, US | Dedicated To Advancing The Understanding And Protection Of The Natural World | 2021 |
| Grist Magazine | $180 | Seattle, WA, US | To Encourage Creative Thinking About Environmental Problems And Solutions | 2021 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Empowering Families To Learn, To Earn, To Heal And To Thrive | 2021 |
| People's Resource Center | $1,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | To Create A Future Of Hope And Opportunity. | 2021 |
| Pleasant Home Foundation | $2,000 | Hinsdale, IL, US | To Present Educational Programs Community Events And Other Cultural Activities | 2021 |
| The Boulevard | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Help Ill And Homeless Adults | 2021 |
| The Community House | $1,000 | Hinsdale, IL, US | To Build Community By Providing Inspiring Opportunities | 2021 |
| University Of Colorado Foundation | $250 | Denver, CO, US | To Support The University And Its Philanthropic Endeavors | 2021 |
| Center For Skeptical Inquiry | $1,000 | Amherest, NY, US | Promote Scientific Skeptical Thinking | 2021 |
| International Biochar Institute | $37,880 | Washington, DC, US | To Promote Development Of Sustainable Biochar Systems | 2021 |
| Leap Science And Maths School | $79,602 | Capetown, SOUTH AFRICA, SF | Providing Student-centered Math And Science Focused Education To South Afica's Economically Disadvantaged Students From Grades 8 To 12. | 2021 |
| Morton Arboretum | $800 | Lisle, IL, US | To Support The Collection And Study Of Trees, Shrubs And Landscapes | 2021 |
| One Acre Fund | $50,104 | Falcon Heights, MN, US | Training And Education To Enable African Farm Families To Grow Their Way Out Of Hunger Permanently. | 2021 |
| Schools Count | $1,000 | Orland Park, IL, US | To Promote Educational Resources. | 2021 |
| Us Italy Fulbright Commission | $43,235 | Rome, ITALY, IT | To Provide Scholarships For Study At University Of Gastronomic Sciences In Bra Italy | 2021 |
| Vermont Public Radio | $300 | Colchester, VT, US | To Inspire An Informed Public And Engaged Community | 2021 |
| Wikimedia Foundaton Inc | $100 | Washington, DC, US | To Provide The World's Knowlegde To Every Single Person In The Planet In Their Language. | 2021 |
| Legacy Venture Iv Partnership | $1 | Palo Alto, CA, US | To Provide Funds For Charitable Work | 2021 |
| Vermont Public Radio | $300 | Colchester, VT, US | To Inspire An Informed Public And Engaged Community | 2020 |
| Committe For Skeptical Inquiry | $1,135 | Amherest, NY, US | Promote Scientific Skeptical Thinking | 2020 |
| Organization For The Advancement Of Afghan Women | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Access To Education And Health Services | 2020 |
| Soilwater Conservation Society | $275 | Ankeny, IA, US | To Foster The Science And Art Of Natural Resource Conservation | 2020 |
| Us Italy Fulbright Commission | $82,716 | Rome, ITALY, IT | To Provide Scholarships For Study At University Of Gastronomic Sciences In Bra Italy | 2020 |
| Vika Nikelo | $8,658 | Capetown, SOUTH AFRICA, SF | Support Teacher For Leap Schools For Courses At Chicago Community College. | 2020 |
| Chicago Public Media Inc | $75,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Serve The Public Interest Through The Support Of Public Radio. | 2020 |
| Hcs Family Service | $2,500 | Hinsdale, IL, US | To Prevent Homelessness And Food Insecurity. | 2020 |
| International Biochar Institute | $4,429 | Washington, DC, US | To Promote Development Of Sustainable Biochar Systems | 2020 |
| Leap Science And Maths School | $89,560 | Capetown, SOUTH AFRICA, SF | Providing Student-centered Math And Science Focused Education To South Afica's Economically Disadvantaged Students From Grades 8 To 12. | 2020 |
| Morton Arboretum | $300 | Lisle, IL, US | To Support The Collection And Study Of Trees, Shrubs And Landscapes | 2020 |
| One Acre Fund | $51,944 | Falcon Heights, MN, US | Training And Education To Enable African Farm Families To Grow Their Way Out Of Hunger Permanently. | 2020 |
| Schools Count | $5,000 | Orland Park, IL, US | To Promote Educational Resources. | 2020 |
| Wikimedia Foundaton Inc | $100 | Washington, DC, US | To Provide The World's Knowlegde To Every Single Person In The Planet In Their Language. | 2020 |
| Assistance League Of Chicagoland West | $2,200 | Hinsdale, IL, US | Mission Is To Identify,develop,fund And Deliver Educational And Outreach Programs That Address Needsand Assist In Transforming Lives In Our Local Communities | 2018 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $80 | La Grange, IL, US | To Prepare Young People To Make Ethical And Moral Choices Over Their Lifetime. | 2018 |
| Chicago Council On Global Affairs | $430 | Chicago, IL, US | Commited To Influencing The Discourse On Global Issues Through Contributions To Opionion And Policyinformation, Leadership, Dialogue And Public Learning | 2018 |
| Chicago Public Media Inc | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Serve The Public Interest Through The Support Of Public Radio. | 2018 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Enrich,inspire, And Transform Lives Through Music And Music Education | 2018 |
| Chiparks Foundation | $4,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Enhance The Quality Of Life In Chicago By Providing Recreation And Leisure Opportunities | 2018 |
| Climate Institute | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Promotion Of Solutions For Dealing With Climate Change. | 2018 |
| Cub Scouts Of America | $30 | La Grange, IL, US | To Prepare Young People To Make Ethical And Moral Choices Over Their Lifetime. | 2018 |
| Family Shelter Service | $11,050 | Wheaton, IL, US | To Transform Lives By Offering Hope To Those Affected By Domestic Violence. | 2018 |
| Growing Home | $300 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid People With Employment Barriers Through Farm Based Training | 2018 |
| Hackley School | $40,000 | Tarrytown, NY, US | To Support International Understanding Through Travel For Students Faculty And Staff. | 2018 |
| Hinsdale High School Leap Club | $250 | Hinsdale, IL, US | Public High School Club Organized To Assist The Leap Schools In South Africa Which Provide Studentcentered Math And Science Focused Education To Economically Disadvantaged Students From Grades 8 To 12. | 2018 |
| Illinois Vietnam Veterans | $100 | Schaumburg, IL, US | Provide Assistance To Vietnam War Veterans. | 2018 |
| Grist Magazine | $100 | Seattle, WA, US | To Inform Entertain,provoke, And Encourage Creative Thinking About Environmental Problems And Solutions. | 2018 |
| Leap Science And Maths School | $67,300 | Capetown, SOUTH AFRICA, SF | Providing Student-centered Math And Science Focused Education To South Afica's Economically Disadvantaged Students From Grades 8 To 12. | 2018 |
| Hcs Family Service | $750 | Hinsdale, IL, US | To Prevent Homelessness And Food Insecurity. | 2018 |
| Hinsdale Humane Society | $100 | Hinsdale, IL, US | Dedicated To The Care And Adoption Of Homeless Animals. | 2018 |
| One Acre Fund | $50,311 | Falcon Heights, MN, US | Training And Education To Enable African Farm Families To Grow Their Way Out Of Hunger Permanently. | 2018 |
| Jfk School Of Government Harvard University | $2,438 | Cambridge, MA, US | To Promote Education In Public Policy And Public Administration. | 2018 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | $108 | Washington, DC, US | To Support Other Public Charities. | 2018 |
| Pleasant Home Foundation | $5,000 | Hinsdale, IL, US | To Present Educational Programs, Community Events, And Other Cultural Events | 2018 |
| Rotary Run For Wellness House | $86 | Hinsdale, IL, US | To Benefit Wellness House. | 2018 |
| The Bonfield Express Foundation | $67 | Downers Grove, IL, US | Working To Build Character And Community In High School Students | 2018 |
| Schools Count | $2,500 | Orland Park, IL, US | To Promote Educational Resources. | 2018 |
| The Community House | $1,000 | Hinsdale, IL, US | Build Community By Providing Inspiring Opportunities For Learning, Social Support, And Recreation | 2018 |
| Seed Saver Exchange | $100 | Decorah, IA, US | To Preserve Heirloom Plant Varieties. | 2018 |
| Wbez | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support The Efforts Of Public Radio | 2018 |
| Slow Food Chicago | $150 | Chicago, IL, US | To Create Dramatic And Lasting Changes In Local Food Systems. | 2018 |
| Society For Science And The Public | $90 | Washington, DC, US | To Promote The Understanding And Appreciation Of Science. | 2018 |
| Universita Di Scienze Gastonomi | $38,855 | Pollenzo, ITALY, IT | To Focus On The Organic Relationships Between Food And Cultures. | 2018 |
| Wikimedia Foundaton Inc | $100 | Washington, DC, US | To Provide The World's Knowlegde To Every Single Person In The Planet In Their Language. | 2018 |
| The Community House | $20,000 | Hinsdale, IL, US | Build Community By Providing Inspiring Opportunities For Learning, Social Support, And Recreation | 2017 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Enrich,inspire, And Transform Lives Through Music And Music Education | 2017 |
| Chiparks Foundation | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Enhance The Quality Of Life In Chicago By Providing Recreation And Leisure Opportunities | 2017 |
| Daisy Dash | $100 | Clarendon, IL, US | To Provide A Community Event That Supports Local Charities | 2017 |
| Assistance League Of Chicagoland West | $2,620 | Hinsdale, IL, US | Mission Is To Identify,develop,fund And Deliver Educational And Outreach Programs That Address Needsand Assist In Transforming Lives In Our Local Communities | 2017 |
| Center For Scientific Inquiry | $2,500 | Amherst, NY, US | To Foster A Secular Society Based On Science,reason,freedom Of Inquiry And Humanist Values. | 2017 |
| Chicago Council On Global Affairs | $10,050 | Chicago, IL, US | Commited To Influencing The Discourse On Global Issues Through Contributions To Opionion And Policyinformation, Leadership, Dialogue And Public Learning | 2017 |
| Chicago Public Media Inc | $16,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Serve The Public Interest Through The Support Of Public Radio. | 2017 |
| Global Partnership For Afghanistan | $120 | Scarsdale, NY, US | To Support Charitable Activities In Afghanistan | 2017 |
| Growing Home | $300 | Chicago, IL, US | To Aid People With Employment Barriers Through Farm Based Training | 2017 |
| Globemed | $10,000 | Evanston, IL, US | To Strengthen The Movement Of Global Health Equity By Empowering Students And Communities To Worktogether To Improve The Health Of People Living In Poverty Around The World. | 2017 |
| Hackley School | $40,000 | Tarrytown, NY, US | To Support International Understanding Through Travel For Students Faculty And Staff. | 2017 |
| Hinsdale High School Leap Club | $70 | Hinsdale, IL, US | Public High School Club Organized To Assist The Leap Schools In South Africa Which Provide Studentcentered Math And Science Focused Education To Economically Disadvantaged Students From Grades 8 To 12. | 2017 |
| Illinois Vietnam Veterans | $100 | Schaumburg, IL, US | Provide Assistance To Vietnam War Veterans. | 2017 |
| The Boulevard | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Provide A Healing Environment And Resources To Help Ill And Injured Homeless Adults Restore Theirhealth,rebuild Their Lives, And Regain Self Sufficiency. | 2017 |
| Italy Slow Foods Fulbright Program | $53,633 | New York, NY, US | The Promotion Of International Goodwill Through The Exchange Of Students In Education Science Culture | 2017 |
| Leap Science And Maths School | $101,500 | Capetown, SOUTH AFRICA, SF | Providing Student-centered Math And Science Focused Education To South Afica's Economically Disadvantaged Students From Grades 8 To 12. | 2017 |
| Legacy Venture Iv Partnership | $1 | Palo Alto, CA, US | 2016 Partnership K-1 13a Goal Is To Tap The Potential Of Venture Capital To Help Our Members Amplifytheir Positive Impact In The World. | 2017 |
| Mad River Path Association | $250 | Waitsfield, VT, US | To Maintain Community Pathwaysproviding Educational Opportunities To The Families Of Marines Corps Members | 2017 |
| One Acre Fund | $54,450 | Falcon Heights, MN, US | Training And Education To Enable African Farm Families To Grow Their Way Out Of Hunger Permanently. | 2017 |
| Society For Science And The Public | $90 | Washington, DC, US | Promotion Of Understanding And Appreciation Of Science And The Vital Role It Plays In Human Advancement. | 2017 |
| Purple Asparagus | $690 | Chicago, IL, US | Educating Children, Families, And The Community About Eating Food Thats Good For The Body And Planet | 2017 |
| St Judes Research Hospital | $166 | Memphis, TN, US | Support Research Into Children's Health Issues | 2017 |
| Wellness House | $430 | Hinsdale, IL, US | Provides Psychocial Support And Information For Cancer Patients, Their Families And Friends. | 2017 |
| Semper Fi | $1,040 | Oceanside, CA, US | To Provide Support For Challenges Faced By Military Personnel And Their Families | 2017 |
| Wbez | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support The Efforts Of Public Radio | 2017 |
| Wfmt | $50 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support The Efforts Of Public Radio | 2017 |
| The Bonfield Express Foundation | $67 | Downers Grove, IL, US | Working To Build Character And Community In High School Students | 2017 |
| Toniic Institute | $309 | San Francisco, CA, US | Providing A Forum In Which Investors May Be Educated On Aspects Of Investment And Business | 2017 |
| American Heart Association | $100 | Dallas, TX, US | Building Healthier Lives, Free Of Cardiovascular Diseases And Strokes. | 2016 |
| Center For Scientific Inquiry | $2,500 | Amherst, NY, US | To Foster A Secular Society Based On Science,reason,freedom Of Inquiry And Humanist Values. | 2016 |
| Assistance League Of Chicagoland West | $7,350 | Hinsdale, IL, US | Mission Is To Identify,develop,fund And Deliver Educational And Outreach Programs That Address Needsand Assist In Transforming Lives In Our Local Communities | 2016 |
| Chicago Council On Global Affairs | $10,075 | Chicago, IL, US | Commited To Influencing The Discourse On Global Issues Through Contributions To Opionion And Policyinformation, Leadership, Dialogue And Public Learning | 2016 |
| Chicago Public Media Inc | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Serve The Public Interest Through The Support Of Public Radio. | 2016 |
| Citizens Archive Of Pakistan | $11,590 | Chicago, IL, US | Dedicated To The Cultural And Historical Preservation Of All Aspects Of Pakistan's History. | 2016 |
| Family Shelter Service | $10,020 | Wheaton, IL, US | To Transform Lives By Offering Help And Hope To Those Affected By Domestic Violence. | 2016 |
| Globemed | $20,000 | Evanston, IL, US | To Strengthen The Movement Of Global Health Equity By Empowering Students And Communities To Worktogether To Improve The Health Of People Living In Poverty Around The World. | 2016 |
| Illinois Vietnam Veterans | $100 | Schaumburg, IL, US | Provide Assistance To Vietnam War Veterans. | 2016 |
| Hackley School | $40,000 | Tarrytown, NY, US | To Support International Understanding Through Travel For Students Faculty And Staff. | 2016 |
| Hinsdale High School Leap Club | $1,150 | Hinsdale, IL, US | Public High School Club Organized To Assist The Leap Schools In South Africa Which Provide Studentcentered Math And Science Focused Education To Economically Disadvantaged Students From Grades 8 To 12. | 2016 |
| Interfaith House | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Provide A Healing Environment And Resources To Help Ill And Injured Homeless Adults Restore Theirhealth,rebuild Their Lives, And Regain Self Sufficiency. | 2016 |
| Iraqui Mutual Aid Society | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Foster The Well-being Snd Self-sufficiency Of Refugees In The United States By Easing Their Transition To Life In America. | 2016 |
| Legacy Venture Iv Partnership | $4 | Palo Alto, CA, US | 2016 Partnership K-1 13a Goal Is To Tap The Potential Of Venture Capital To Help Our Members Amplifytheir Positive Impact In The World. | 2016 |
| One Acre Fund | $54,460 | Falcon Heights, MN, US | Training And Education To Enable African Farm Families To Grow Their Way Out Of Hunger Permanently. | 2016 |
| Leap Science And Maths School | $63,600 | Capetown, SOUTH AFRICA, SF | Providing Student-centered Math And Science Focused Education To South Afica's Economically Disadvantaged Students From Grades 8 To 12. | 2016 |
| The Community House | $20,000 | Hinsdale, IL, US | Build Community By Providing Inspiring Opportunities For Learning, Social Support, And Recreation. | 2016 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Fund | $5,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Providing Educational Opportunities To The Families Of Marines Corps Members | 2016 |
| Society For Science And The Public | $250 | Washington, DC, US | Promotion Of Understanding And Appreciation Of Science And The Vital Role It Plays In Human Advancement. | 2016 |
| Vermont Public Radio | $1,000 | Colchester, VT, US | To Provide An Essential And Trusted Independent Voice For News, Information, Music, And Culturalexploration For The People Of Our Region. | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Casten Family Foundation Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 13-4074089 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 8 EAST THIRD STREET Hinsdale, IL 60521-0000 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Casten Family Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Judith Casten |
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| Vice President | Thomas Casten |
Forms 990-PF
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- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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