Private foundation · EIN 59-7246237 · Jacksonville, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Michael Cascone Jr and Elizabeth Belyea Cascone Fam Tr

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 21 grants paid, $833K total, median $5,000. 71% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
21
$833K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in FL
71%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bishop Kenny High SchoolJacksonville, FLGeneral fund$534K
United Way of Northeast FlJacksonville, FLGeneral fund$75K
University of North FloridaJacksonville, FLGeneral fund$75K
Guardian Catholic SchoolsJacksonville, FLGeneral fund$50K
Mayo ClinicJacksonville, FLGeneral fund$50K
Holy Family Catholic ChurchJacksonville, FLGeneral fund$13K
Catholic Charities Bureau IncJacksonville, FLGeneral fund$5,000
Sisters of Mary World Villages for ChildrenLanham, MDGeneral fund$5,000
St Michael's CollegeColchester, VTGeneral fund$5,000
University of Notre DameNotre Dame, INGeneral fund$5,000
Wjct Television and RadioJacksonville, FLGeneral fund$5,000
Unf FoundationJacksonville, FLGeneral fund$2,500
Girls IncJacksonville, FLGeneral fund$2,000
Diocese of St AugustineJacksonville, FLGeneral fund$1,200
Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic ChurchStowe, VTGeneral fund$1,000
Equestrian Order of the Holy SepulchreMetairie, LAGeneral fund$1,000
Harvard Business SchoolBoston, MAGeneral fund$1,000
Jacksonville UniversityJacksonville, FLGeneral fund$1,000
Josh Heinz FoundationJacksonville, FLGeneral fund$500
Nemours FoundationJacksonville, FLGeneral fund$500
North Florida School of Special EducationJacksonville, FLGeneral fund$500

By state: Florida 15 · Vermont 2 · Maryland 1 · Indiana 1 · Louisiana 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

The Michael Cascone Jr and Elizabeth Belyea Cascone Fam Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Jacksonville, Florida, administered in care of Michael Cascone, tax-exempt since 2004. 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 The Michael Cascone Jr and Elizabeth Belyea Cascone Fam Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 The Michael Cascone Jr and Elizabeth Belyea Cascone Fam Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $833K across 21 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does The Michael Cascone Jr and Elizabeth Belyea Cascone Fam Tr give?

Florida (15 grants), Vermont (2 grants), Maryland (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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