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Cassiopeia Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in CHARLOTTESVLE, VA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2006. The principal officer is Zachary Miller. It holds total assets of $48.8M. Annual income is reported at $2.6M. Total assets have decreased from $161.2M in 2011 to $48.8M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. Rural development initiative:an initiative to better understand the challenges facing rural communities in addressing poverty in a culturally and environmentally sustainable manner. Includes research, convening, and practical components, with the expected outcome being an action plan to be made available to the general public and various stakeholders including funders, and government agencies. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Virginia. According to available records, Cassiopeia Foundation Inc. has made 80 grants totaling $11.4M, with a median grant of $30K. Annual giving has decreased from $7.5M in 2020 to $679K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $2.3M, with an average award of $143K. The foundation has supported 70 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Virginia, New York, District of Columbia, which account for 74% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$8K
Average Grant
$31K
Largest Grant
$250K
Based on 23 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Impact Investing Initiative - An Initiative to better understand and address the barriers Central Appalachian Communities face to move beyond a grant-dependent economy. This includes research convenings and practical components to build a regional impact investing ecosystem build a pipeline of investable propositions and leverage capital to support a sustainable community and economy in coal-impacted communities.
Convenings- Direct support of our Philanthropic Partners through the hosting of events to gather independent funders to educate them about and to promote the work and activities of our partners
Rural development initiative:an initiative to better understand the challenges facing rural communities in addressing poverty in a culturally and environmentally sustainable manner. Includes research, convening, and practical components, with the expected outcome being an action plan to be made available to the general public and various stakeholders including funders, and government agencies. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 80 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in VA, NY, DC.
Cassiopeia Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $11.4M across 80 grants. The median grant size is $30K, with an average of $143K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $2.3M.
Cassiopeia Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Cassiopeia Foundation Inc. is headquartered in CHARLOTTESVLE, VA. While based in VA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diane E Miller | PRESIDENT/CEO/TRUSTEE | $275K | $0 | $286K |
| Zachary Miller | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ethan A Miller | SECRETARY/TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$48.8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$48.8M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
80
Total Giving
$11.4M
Average Grant
$143K
Median Grant
$30K
Unique Recipients
70
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom FundFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | New York, NY | $2.3M | 2020 |
| Cleveland Clinic FoundationGeneral Operating Grant | Cleveland, OH | $250K | 2023 |
| Focus UltrasoundGeneral Operating | Charlottesville, VA | $250K | 2023 |
| Albemarle County Sheriffs DepartmentDonation of New Search and Rescue Truck | Charlottesville, VA | $73K | 2023 |
| Foxfield Racing LlcIrrigation Installlation | Charlottesville, VA | $56K | 2023 |
| Path Partnerships VfnGeneral Operating Grant | Warrenton, VA | $25K | 2023 |
| Virginia Maritime MuseumGeneral Operating Grant | Deltaville, VA | $25K | 2023 |
| Landmark St For The Arts FoundationGeneral Operating Grant | Sutton, WV | $250 | 2023 |
| Invest AppalachiaGeneral Operating Support | Asheville, NC | $300K | 2022 |
| Foundation For Appalachian Kentucky IncGeneral Operating Support | Hazard, KY | $250 | 2022 |
| Rural ActionGeneral Operating Support | The Plains, OH | $125 | 2022 |
| Landmark Studio For The Arts FoundationGeneral Operating Support | Sutton, WV | $100 | 2022 |
| Albemarle County Public SchoolsFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Charlottesville, VA | $250K | 2021 |
| Beverly Street Studio SchoolFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Staunton, VA | $20K | 2021 |
| Crozet ArtsFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Crozet, VA | $20K | 2021 |
| Mcguffey Art CenterFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Charlottesville, VA | $20K | 2021 |
| Shenandoah Valley Art CenterFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Waynesboro, VA | $20K | 2021 |
| Staunton-Augusta Art CenterFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Staunton, VA | $20K | 2021 |
| The Arts Center In OrangeFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Orange, VA | $20K | 2021 |
| The Bridge Progressive Arts InitiativeFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Charlottesville, VA | $20K | 2021 |
| West Virginia Rivers CoalitionFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Charleston, WV | $10K | 2021 |
| Blue Morning IncFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Charlottesville, VA | $8K | 2021 |
| The HavenFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Charlottesville, VA | $5K | 2021 |
| Charlottesville High School Band BoostersFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Charlottesville, VA | $500 | 2021 |
| Dancing Rabbit IncFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Rutledge, MO | $225 | 2021 |
| The Fountain FundFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Charlottesville, VA | $200 | 2021 |
| Literacy Volunteers Of CharlottesvilleFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Charlottesville, VA | $200 | 2021 |
| Blue Ridge Abortion FundFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Charlottesville, VA | $200 | 2021 |
| International NeighborsFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Charlottesville, VA | $150 | 2021 |
| Live ArtsFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Charlottesville, VA | $125 | 2021 |
| Appalachian VoicesFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Charlottesville, VA | $125 | 2021 |
| On Our Own Of CharlottesvilleFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Charlottesville, VA | $125 | 2021 |
| Beckley Area Foundation IncFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Beckley, WV | $100 | 2021 |
| New Venture FundTO SUPPORT BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION IN THE ANDES AMAZON REGION OF PERU AND ADJACENT COUNTIES THROUGH THE CREATION, CONSOLIDATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF LONG-TERM FINANCING CAPACITY FOR NEW AND EXPANDED PROTECTED AREAS THROUGH THE CREATION OF A MULTI-DONOR FUND WHICH WILL PROVIDE GRANTS THROUGHOUT THE REGION TO ENHANCE THE CAPACITY AND EFFORTS OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. | Washington, DC | $833K | 2020 |
| Charlottesville City SchoolsTO SUPPORT THE DISTRICT'S EFFORT TO BUILD A CULTURE OF MENTAL HEALTH IN OUR SCHOOLS THROUGH THE ADDITION OF LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO BOTH STUDENTS AND FACULTY. | Charlottesville, VA | $500K | 2020 |
| Virginia Department Of HealthFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Charlottesville, VA | $350K | 2020 |
| Community Investment CollaborativeTO SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES IN AND AROUND CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES AS A RESULT OF THE COVID-19 EPIDEMIC. | Charlottesville, VA | $300K | 2020 |
| International Conservation Caucus FoundationFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $300K | 2020 |
| Stone Barns Restoration CorpTO SUPPORT AND PRESERVE THE LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS DURING THE PANDEMIC CRISIS AND BEYOND. | Tarrytown, NY | $250K | 2020 |
| City Schoolyard Garden ProgramFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Charlottesville, VA | $223K | 2020 |
| Calvert Impact Capital IncFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | Bethesda, MD | $187K | 2020 |