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Cassiopeia Foundation Inc

Charlottesville, Virginia  ·  EIN 136034219  ·  Private foundation

Cassiopeia Foundation Inc is a Virginia-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $7.5M in annual giving against $58.6M in assets. This page documents the 60 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Cassiopeia Foundation Inc — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$7.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$58.6M
Total assets
60
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Cassiopeia Foundation Inc funds

Cassiopeia Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Cassiopeia Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Freedom Fund
FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
New York, NY$2.2M2020
Focus Ultrasound
General Operating Support
Charlottesville, VA$1.0M2022
New Venture Fund
TO SUPPORT BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION IN THE ANDES AMAZON REGION OF PERU AND ADJACENT COUNTIES THROUGH THE CREATION, CONSOLIDATION AND DEVELO
Washington, DC$833K2020
Charlottesville City Schools
TO SUPPORT THE DISTRICT'S EFFORT TO BUILD A CULTURE OF MENTAL HEALTH IN OUR SCHOOLS THROUGH THE ADDITION OF LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIO
Charlottesville, VA$500K2020
Virginia Department of Health
FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Charlottesville, VA$350K2020
International Conservation Caucus Foundation
FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Washington, DC$300K2020
Community Investment Collaborative
TO SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES IN AND AROUND CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES AS A RESULT OF THE COVID-19 EPIDEMIC
Charlottesville, VA$300K2020
Invest Appalachia
General Operating Support
Asheville, NC$300K2022
Focus Ultrasound
General Operating
Charlottesville, VA$250K2024
Focus Ultrasound
General Operating
Charlottesville, VA$250K2023
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
General Operating Grant
Cleveland, OH$250K2023
Albemarle County Public Schools
FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Charlottesville, VA$250K2020
Stone Barns Restoration Corp
TO SUPPORT AND PRESERVE THE LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS DURING THE PANDEMIC CRISIS AND BEYOND.
Tarrytown, NY$250K2020
City Schoolyard Garden Program
FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Charlottesville, VA$223K2020
Saint Annes Belfield School
General Operating Grant
Charlottesville, VA$200K2024

Cassiopeia Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$7.5M
2022$1.3M
2023$679K
2024$640K

How to apply for funding from Cassiopeia Foundation Inc

Cassiopeia Foundation Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at propublica.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Cassiopeia Foundation Inc

Does Cassiopeia Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Cassiopeia Foundation Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Cassiopeia Foundation Inc fund?
Cassiopeia Foundation Inc's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include Freedom Fund, Focus Ultrasound, New Venture Fund. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Cassiopeia Foundation Inc give in grants?
Cassiopeia Foundation Inc reported $7.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $10.1M over 60 grants.
Where is Cassiopeia Foundation Inc located?
Cassiopeia Foundation Inc is based in Charlottesville, Virginia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 136034219.
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About this profile. This page is built from Cassiopeia Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Cassiopeia Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.