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2 unusual facts about Annie E. Casey Foundation


Annie E. Casey Foundation

The Annie E. Casey Foundation was started in 1948 in Seattle, Washington, by UPS founder James E. Casey and his siblings George, Harry and Marguerite.

Kent C. Nelson

Nelson is chairman of the Annie E. Casey Foundation, the world's largest foundation dedicated to helping disadvantaged children.


Andrea Pino

In response, Pino approached UNC alumna, Annie E. Clark, who also was allegedly mistreated, and began to research Title IX, a federal legislation which grants students the right to an education without sex discrimination, and the Clery Act which grants protections for sexual assault victims on college campuses.

Annie E. Clark

Clark was born in Raleigh, North Carolina, and attended Jesse O. Sanderson High School.

Eugene Lee-Hamilton

Lee-Hamilton lived with his mother and step-father in Florence, Italy, during his illness, and it was only after his mother died in 1896 and he recovered that he was able to travel again, eventually marrying the novelist Annie E. Holdsworth in 1898 and fathering a child, Persis Margaret, in 1903, but she died of meningitis in infancy.

James E. Casey

By the time of his death, Mr. Casey left three legacies: UPS, the Annie E. Casey Foundation, and Casey Family Programs.

Marguerite Casey Foundation

Casey Family Grants Program was renamed Marguerite Casey Foundation in 2003 to honor the sister of Jim Casey, founder of UPS and benefactor of several philanthropic foundations, including Annie E. Casey Foundation and Casey Family Programs.


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