James C Cassie Jr Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 82-4063288 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$144K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$9,820
Total assets$2.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $9,820 and $19,641.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Valley Area Voc Ctr | Sandwich, IL | Indian Valley Vocational Center Welding Program | $26,000 |
| Joliet Junior College Foundation | Joliet, IL | Joliet Junior College wrestling program | $25,000 |
| University of Illinois Foundation | Chicago, IL | Cassie Family Foundation scholarship fund | $19,641 |
| Wayne State University | Detroit, MI | support of the Department of Music through the Lillian J Cassie Ed.D. Endowed research fund | $19,641 |
| Sandwich Community High School | Sandwich, IL | General & Unrestricted | $14,088 |
| Detroit Public Media | Wixom, MI | General & Unrestricted | $9,820 |
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall Inc | Detroit, MI | General & Unrestricted | $9,820 |
| Grosse Pointe Chamber Foundation | Grosse Pt Frm, MI | General & Unrestricted | $9,820 |
| 4 Stray Paws Rescue | Joliet, IL | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Sandwich Community High School | Sandwich, IL | for repairs and improvements as seen fit by the athletic department | $3,050 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $144,380 | 10 |
| 2024 | $84,988 | 9 |
| 2023 | $145,000 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601639349100720
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-4063288
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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