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Private foundation · EIN 20-4956488

Cascade Foundation

Rockport, ME

Cascade Foundation is a private foundation based in Rockport, ME. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $735K in grants and contributions paid across 34 grants, with $18.4M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Fraxa Research Foundation, National Fragile X Foundation and Friends of the Strand Theater.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2024

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Fraxa Research FoundationNewburyport, MAMedical Research$80,000
National Fragile X FoundationWashington Dc, DCMedical Research$80,000
Friends of the Strand TheaterRockland, MEArts and Culture$76,813
Atlantic Salmon FederationBrunswick, MEEnvironmental$75,000
Knox County Health ClinicRockland, MEHealthcare$70,000
Maine Family PlanningAugusta, MEHealthcare$25,000
Mercer MuseumDoylestown, PAArts and Culture$25,000
Planned ParenthoodNew York, NYHealthcare$25,000
Smithsonian LibrariesBoston, MAArts and Culture$25,000
Victoria MansionPortland, MEArts and Culture$25,000
Pleasant River Fish & GameColumbia, MEEnviromental$25,000
Medshare InternationalDecatur, GAHealthcare$20,000
Wayfinder SchoolsCamden, MEEducation$20,000
Farnsworth Art MuseumRockland, MEArts and Culture$15,000
Jackson LaboratoryBar Harbor, MEMedical Research$15,000
Maine Maritime MuseumBath, MEArts and Culture$15,000
New Hope MidcoastRockland, MESocial Services$15,000
Partners for World HealthPortland, MEHealthcare$15,000
Reef ReliefKey West, FLEnvironmental$15,000
Megunticook RowingCamden, MERecreation$10,500
Meals on WheelsRockland, MESocial Services$10,000
Owlshead Transportation MuseumOwls Head, MEArts and Culture$10,000
Portland Museum of ArtPortland, MEArts and Culture$10,000
Montessori Discovery SchoolNorwich, CTEducation$7,000
Merryspring Nature CenterCamden, MEEnvironmental$5,000

The 25 largest of 34 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Cascade Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, Cascade Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Cascade Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $734,813 in grants and contributions paid (34 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Cascade Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Fraxa Research Foundation (MA), $80K, National Fragile X Foundation (DC), $80K, Friends of the Strand Theater (ME), $76.8K, Atlantic Salmon Federation (ME), $75K and Knox County Health Clinic (ME), $70K.