About Nathan Casselman Foundation
The Nathan Casselman Foundation concentrates its modest giving on Jewish religious life, education, and cultural preservation, primarily supporting Reform congregations and Jewish educational programs. It also directs a portion of funds to Jewish historical/holocaust education and to emergency medical support for Israel, indicating both local community focus and overseas Jewish-interest giving. Grants are small and focused, often repeat gifts to the same institutions.
Focus Areas
Reform synagogue operating and program support (e.g., Temple Emanu-El)Jewish early childhood education scholarships (e.g., Temple Solel Preschool)Jewish historical preservation and Holocaust education (e.g., Arizona Jewish Historical Society – Holocaust Center)Support for Israeli emergency medical services and humanitarian aid (e.g., Magen David Adom)
Who They Fund
Reform Jews and Jewish communities (including AZ Jewish communities)Residents of Israel (civilians and soldiers)Ukrainian refugees and disaster-affected communities
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$13K
Total Assets
$109K
Total Revenue
$9K
Total Expenses
$13K
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $100 and $475, with a median of $200.
25th Percentile
$100
Median
$200
75th Percentile
$475
Geographic Reach
National17 states funded
About 13% of grants go to recipients in NY.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Where Nathan Casselman Foundation Funds
Top 3 recipient countries by grant volume for Nathan Casselman Foundation.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United StatesDomestic | 86 | $44K | 88.7% |
| 2 | Afghanistan |
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