Grants paid in 2024
34 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fraxa Research FoundationNewburyport, MA | Medical research | $80K |
| National Fragile X FoundationWashington, DC | Medical research | $80K |
| Friends of the Strand TheaterRockland, ME | Arts and culture | $77K |
| Atlantic Salmon FederationBrunswick, ME | Environmental | $75K |
| Knox County Health ClinicRockland, ME | Healthcare | $70K |
| Maine Family PlanningAugusta, ME | Healthcare | $25K |
| Mercer MuseumDoylestown, PA | Arts and culture | $25K |
| Planned ParenthoodNew York, NY | Healthcare | $25K |
| Smithsonian LibrariesBoston, MA | Arts and culture | $25K |
| Victoria MansionPortland, ME | Arts and culture | $25K |
| Pleasant River Fish & GameColumbia, ME | Enviromental | $25K |
| Medshare InternationalDecatur, GA | Healthcare | $20K |
| Wayfinder SchoolsCamden, ME | Education | $20K |
| Farnsworth Art MuseumRockland, ME | Arts and culture | $15K |
| Jackson LaboratoryBar Harbor, ME | Medical research | $15K |
| Maine Maritime MuseumBath, ME | Arts and culture | $15K |
| New Hope MidcoastRockland, ME | Social services | $15K |
| Partners for World HealthPortland, ME | Healthcare | $15K |
| Reef ReliefKey West, FL | Environmental | $15K |
| Megunticook RowingCamden, ME | Recreation | $11K |
| Meals on WheelsRockland, ME | Social services | $10K |
| Owlshead Transportation MuseumOwls Head, ME | Arts and culture | $10K |
| Portland Museum of ArtPortland, ME | Arts and culture | $10K |
| Montessori Discovery SchoolNorwich, CT | Education | $7,000 |
| Merryspring Nature CenterCamden, ME | Environmental | $5,000 |
| Station MaineRockland, ME | Recreation | $5,000 |
| The Clark Institute of ArtWilliamstown, MA | Arts and culture | $5,000 |
| Chesterwood MuseumStockbridge, MA | Arts and culture | $2,500 |
| Norman Rockwell MuseumStockbridge, MA | Arts and culture | $2,500 |
| Save the ChildrenFairfield, CT | Social services | $2,000 |
| Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners AssociationUnity, ME | Agriculture | $1,000 |
| Audubon Society Seabird InstituteNew York, NY | Environmental | $1,000 |
| St Judes Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TN | Medical research | $1,000 |
| Kelly Brush FoundationBurlington, VT | Healthcare | $500 |
By state: Maine 19 · Massachusetts 5 · District of Columbia 1 · New York 2 · Pennsylvania 1 · Georgia 1
About this foundation
Cascade Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Rockport, Maine, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Cascade Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Cascade Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $735K across 34 grants, a median of $15K.
Where does Cascade Foundation give?
Maine (19 grants), Massachusetts (5 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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