Grantmaking public charity · EIN 51-0140462
Cape Cod Foundation Inc
South Yarmouth, MA
Cape Cod Foundation Inc is a public charity that makes grants based in South Yarmouth, MA. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2025, it reported $8.21M in grants paid across 194 grants, with $117M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Housing Assistance Corporation, Hopeful Outreach of Cape Cod Inc and Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Cape Cod Foundation Inc's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
For discretionary and field of interest grants, the policy states that the recipients must submit reports. Grantees must also sign an acceptance form and the award letter that states how the funds must be used.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2025; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
The cape cod foundation is a community foundation whose mission is to strengthen cape cod for current and future generations through thoughtful community leadership and strategic philanthropy.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2025
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Assistance Corporation | Hyannis, MA | general support | $1,553,221 |
| Hopeful Outreach of Cape Cod Inc | East Sandwich, MA | general support | $208,000 |
| Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation | Hyannis, MA | general support | $201,170 |
| Family Pantry of Cape Cod | Harwich, MA | general support | $144,484 |
| Monomoy Community Services | Chatham, MA | general support | $117,500 |
| YMCA Cape Cod | Hyannis, MA | general support | $111,318 |
| Osterville Village Library | Osterville, MA | General support. | $101,670 |
| WE CAN Corporation | Harwich Port, MA | general support | $85,383 |
| Nauset Regional High School | North Eastham, MA | general support | $83,022 |
| Cape Kid Meals | Forestdale, MA | general support | $81,500 |
| Lower Cape Outreach Council Inc | Orleans, MA | general support | $73,302 |
| The Cape Cod Theatre CompanyHarwich Junior Theatre | West Harwich, MA | general support | $70,818 |
| Falmouth Service Center | Falmouth, MA | general support | $68,465 |
| Homeless Prevention Council Inc | Orleans, MA | general support | $65,416 |
| Dennis Conservation Land Trust | East Dennis, MA | general support | $65,250 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | New York, NY | general support | $63,500 |
| Recovery Cafe Cape Cod | Dennis, MA | general support | $60,000 |
| Fishing for the Mission 22 Inc | Buzzards Bay, MA | general support | $58,500 |
| All Moms Are Heroes | Orleans, MA | general support | $55,155 |
| Birthday Wishes | Sudbury, MA | general support | $52,655 |
| Cape Cod Community College Educational Foundation Inc | West Barnstable, MA | general support | $52,061 |
| Parents Supporting Parents Inc | Monument Beach, MA | general support | $51,000 |
| Hyannis Film Festival Inc | Hyannis, MA | general support | $50,000 |
| NAACP Legal Defense Fund | New York, NY | general support | $50,000 |
| Provincetown Conservation Trust | Provincetown, MA | general support | $50,000 |
The 25 largest of 194 grants listed on the return. 18 grants to individuals ($80.4K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- Massachusetts$6.12M · 151 grants
- New York$151K · 4 grants
- California$86.5K · 6 grants
- Maine$60K · 3 grants
- Rhode Island$30K · 1 grant
- District of Columbia$28.3K · 2 grants
- Ohio$20K · 1 grant
- Arizona$20K · 1 grant
- Illinois$16K · 2 grants
- Minnesota$14.5K · 1 grant
- New Hampshire$10K · 1 grant
- New Jersey$10K · 1 grant
Quick answers
Does Cape Cod Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Cape Cod Foundation Inc's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Cape Cod Foundation Inc give each year?
For tax year 2025, it reported $8,208,707 in grants paid (194 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Cape Cod Foundation Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Housing Assistance Corporation (MA), $1.55M, Hopeful Outreach of Cape Cod Inc (MA), $208K, Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation (MA), $201K, Family Pantry of Cape Cod (MA), $144K and Monomoy Community Services (MA), $118K.