Nicholas a Caspero and Tomiko Vasey Foundation

EIN 83-6709544 · NC · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$14K Funds in NC, PA, ID
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Nicholas a Caspero and Tomiko Vasey Foundation based in NC paid 8 grants totaling $206.3K to 8 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $8.3K to $75K, with a median of $14K. Its largest recipients included MEMORY AND MOVEMENT CHARLOTTE, WAYFINDERS, and UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$4,771,163
Giving (latest yr)
$206,333
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
8
Median grant
$14K
Recipients
8
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
1
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Memory and Movement Charlotte$75,000
  • Wayfinders$50,000
  • University of Pittsburgh$25,000
  • Salvation Army$16,000
  • Central Catholic High School$12,000

Where grants went

  • North Carolina$161,000 · 5 grants
  • Pennsylvania$37,000 · 2 grants
  • Idaho$8,333 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (8)

Memory and Movement Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
General Purpose
$75,000
Wayfinders
Charlotte, NC
General Purpose
$50,000
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
Dept of Chem and Pet Engineering
$25,000
Salvation Army
Charlotte, NC
General Purpose
$16,000
Central Catholic High School
Pittsburgh, PA
General Purpose
$12,000
Mecklenburg County Bsa
Charlotte, NC
General Purpose
$10,000
Junior Achievement of Central
Charlotte, NC
General Purpose
$10,000
Alzar School
Cascade, ID
General Purpose
$8,333

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Nicholas a Caspero and Tomiko Vasey Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Nicholas a Caspero and Tomiko Vasey Foundation is classified as a Education funder. Schools, universities, scholarships, and educational programs. Its recent grants reached organizations across 3 states.

In its most recent filing, Nicholas a Caspero and Tomiko Vasey Foundation reported 8 itemized grants totaling $206.3K. Individual grants ranged from $8.3K to $75K (median $14K).

Recent recipients include MEMORY AND MOVEMENT CHARLOTTE, WAYFINDERS, UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, among 8 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Nicholas a Caspero and Tomiko Vasey Foundation is a private foundation based in North Carolina, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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