Private foundation · EIN 26-2000065 · St Simons Is, Georgia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Cavert Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (October 1st) and its median grant is $5,000.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $71K total, median $5,000. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$71K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in GA
—
of grants
Deadline
October 1st
Assets
$1.1M

How to apply

Written or oral Contact: Ellen McCaffrey, 114 Seminole, St Simons Island, Ga, 9122223001 Deadlines: October 1st Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

5 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
International FoundationBaltimore, MDGeneral fund$41K
Wolfson Children's HospitalJacksonville, FLGeneral fund$20K
Allison Brundick Haramis FdtnJacksonville, FLGeneral fund$5,000
Go to NationsJacksonville, FLGeneral fund$3,500
City Rescue MissionJakcsonville, FLGeneral fund$1,000

By state: Maryland 1 · Florida 4

About this foundation

Cavert Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in St Simons Is, Georgia, administered in care of Ellen McCaffrey, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Cavert Family Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Written or oral Deadlines: October 1st.

How much does Cavert Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $71K across 5 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Cavert Family Foundation give?

Maryland (1 grants), Florida (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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