The Casillas Foundation
Invitation OnlyLA Jolla, California · EIN 94-3107207 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$165K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$3.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $25,000.
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
66% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focus Mission Foundation | Golden, CO | General operations | $25,000 |
| Institute for Family Studies | Charlottesville, VA | General operations | $25,000 |
| Miles Christi | San Diego, CA | General operations | $25,000 |
| Witherspoon Institute | Princeton, NJ | General operations | $25,000 |
| Becket Fund for Religious Liberty | Washington, DC | General operations | $20,000 |
| Berkeley Institute | Berkeley, CA | General operations | $20,000 |
| Leonine Forum | Washington, DC | General operations | $15,000 |
| Institute of Reproductive Grief Care | San Diego, CA | General operations | $7,500 |
| Philantropy Roundtable | Wasington, DC | General operations | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $165,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $175,000 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513189349102601
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3107207
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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