Cashman Family Foundation
The Cashman Family Foundation is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes primarily in education, community services, health, and cultural preservation. Its mission is reflected in its funding of organizations that provide general operational support to schools, health centers, and community service initiatives. The foundation particularly emphasizes youth development, women's empowerment, and the welfare of vulnerable populations, including those in foster care. While it primarily serves organizations in Nevada, it also extends support to select initiatives in Montana.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Nevada-based or Nevada-serving nonprofit in education, youth development, cultural institutions, health, or community services seeking general operating support and able to submit a concise written request plus a business plan.
Good Fit
- • Clear program delivery or presence in Nevada.
- • Request framed as general operating support with a business plan and budget.
- • Work in education, youth development, museums, health, or community services.
- • Local reputation or references that speak to community impact.
- • Willingness to submit a mailed letter and follow the foundation's stated requirements.
Geography
Giving is heavily Nevada-focused: about 91% of 2024 dollars went to Nevada recipients and grants in the latest year covered only two states.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 17–21 distinct organizations annually across the three observed years and made 21 grants to 21 different recipients in 2024, indicating a broad set of independent grantees despite some dollar concentration among top recipients.
New Applicants
Direct behavioral evidence supports access for unfamiliar applicants: roughly two-thirds of recipients were new in both 2023 and 2024, and the foundation publishes application instructions requiring a written letter and business plan; however, Nevada charities appear to be prioritized.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
