Wallace and Mary Casnelli Foundation
Invitation OnlyKnoxville, Tennessee · EIN 37-1845516 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$351K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$7.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $30,000 and $50,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater Knoxville | Knoxville, TN | General funding | $70,000 |
| Helen Ross Mcnabb Center | Knoxville, TN | General funding | $50,000 |
| Emerald Youth Foundation | Knoxville, TN | General funding | $50,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Tennessee Valley | Knoxville, TN | General funding | $50,000 |
| Roane State Community College | Harriman, TN | General funding | $50,000 |
| University of Tennessee Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | Program support | $50,000 |
| Mobile Meals Program Knox County Caca Nutrition Service | Knoxville, TN | General funding | $30,000 |
| Yoke Youth Ministries | Knoxville, TN | General funding | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $351,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $359,250 | 9 |
| 2022 | $350,000 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632119349100013
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-1845516
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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