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Annie E. Casey Foundation
Annie E. Casey Foundation is a corporate headquartered in United States (North America). Ranked #36 in the 2026 Dealroom Power Law LP Ranking by realised power-law score across its venture commitments.
Historical Background
- The foundation was established in 1948 by Jim Casey, a founder of UPS, and his siblings, who named it in honor of their mother.
- Initially created to fund a camp for disadvantaged children in Seattle, the foundation grew substantially in the 1960s and 1970s, becoming a significant supporter of foster care and neighborhood-based services for children and families.
Source of Capital
- The Annie E. Casey Foundation is a private foundation whose grantmaking activities are supported by its endowment.
- At the end of 2022, the foundation's assets were valued at approximately $3.4 billion.
Major Events
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Allocation Strategy
- The foundation's primary focus is on impact investments that complement its grant-making strategy, addressing systemic issues that create barriers to opportunity for young people and their families.
- It employs a "two-generation approach," investing in programs that support both parents and children simultaneously to break cycles of intergenerational poverty.
- The investment strategy targets issues such as the lack of affordable housing and the widening wealth gap within the United States.