Casten Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyHinsdale, Illinois · EIN 13-4074089 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$213K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$880
Total assets$3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $400 and $12,612.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
42% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leap Science and Maths School | Capetown, SF | See above. | $153,212 |
| Fulbright Commission | New York, NY | See above. | $38,498 |
| International Biochar | Washington, DC | See above. | $12,612 |
| Hinsdale High School Leap Club | Hinsdale, IL | All contributions are made to further the goals of the crecipient organization. | $6,737 |
| Morton Arboretum | Lisle, IL | See above. | $880 |
| Scleroderma Foundation of Greater Chicago | Chicago, IL | See above. | $740 |
| Wttw | Chicago, IL | See above. | $400 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | Washington, DC | See above. | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $213,179 | 8 |
| 2023 | $275,964 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349102175
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-4074089
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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