CASSIA

Edina, MN, US
501(c)3
EIN
83-1758728
Regional Funder
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Edina, MN, US
501(c)3
EIN
83-1758728
Regional Funder

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Est.

2019

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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CASSIA is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Minnesota, having distributed a total of $840K across 12 grantees in 2023. The foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with CASSIA can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO ITS BENEFICIARY ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE HEALTH CARE, HOUSING, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY.
Total Funding Given

$840K

2023
Grantees funded
12
Multi-year grantees
42%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

1

Median 1st year grant
$26.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$36.3K
E
Erik Ellingson
Board Member
M
Michelene Verlautz
Board Member
L
Lores Vlaminck
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CASSIA?
No. CASSIA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CASSIA give?
CASSIA primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are CASSIA’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CASSIA fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $26 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CASSIA make each year?
In 2023, CASSIA awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $840 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CASSIA fund recently?
In 2024, CASSIA awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include ELIM CARE FOUNDATION, NEW HARMONY CARE CENTER INC, and AUGUSTANA CHAPEL VIEW HOMES INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CASSIA?
CASSIA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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