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Cabin Foundation is a private corporation based in CAPE ELIZ, ME. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. The principal officer is Laura Sweeney. It holds total assets of $471K. Annual income is reported at $1.8M. Total assets have decreased from $65K in 2011 to $10K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Maine, Minnesota and Texas. According to available records, Cabin Foundation has made 100 grants totaling $6.3M, with a median grant of $45K. Annual giving has grown from $1.3M in 2020 to $1.7M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $3.3M distributed across 52 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $500K, with an average award of $63K. The foundation has supported 43 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Maine, Montana, which account for 57% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 14 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$56K
Largest Grant
$500K
Based on 24 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Cabin Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 100 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, ME, MT.
Cabin Foundation has distributed a total of $6.3M across 100 grants. The median grant size is $45K, with an average of $63K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $500K.
Cabin Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Cabin Foundation is headquartered in CAPE ELIZ, ME. While based in ME, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 14 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John W Norris Jr | PRESIDENT-DI | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Terry R Norris | SECRETARY-DI | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John W Norris Iii | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jeffrey C Norris | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Julie A Norris | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.7M
Total Assets
$10K
Fair Market Value
$43M
Net Worth
$10K
Grants Paid
$1.7M
Contributions
$1.3M
Net Investment Income
$420K
Distribution Amount
$1.6M
Total: $852
Total Grants
100
Total Giving
$6.3M
Average Grant
$63K
Median Grant
$45K
Unique Recipients
43
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trout UnlimitedGENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Parkinson Voice ProjectGENERAL FUND | Richardson, TX | $500K | 2023 |
| Baylor Scott & White Dallas FndnGENERAL FUND | Dallas, TX | $150K | 2023 |
| The Nature ConservancyFOR ENHANCEMENT ENDOWMENT | Arlington, VA | $110K | 2023 |
| Preble Street Resource CenterGENERAL FUND | Portland, ME | $100K | 2023 |
| Charity Global IncGENERAL FUND | Boca Raton, FL | $100K | 2023 |
| Portland Community SquashGENERAL FUND | Portland, ME | $100K | 2023 |
| Dorobo Fund For TanzaniaGENERAL FUND | Hayward, WI | $85K | 2023 |
| Montana Skatepark AssociationGENERAL FUND | Missoula, MT | $80K | 2023 |
| AnimealsGENERAL FUND | Missoula, MT | $75K | 2023 |
| Camp Chippewa FoundationGENERAL FUND | Maple Grove, MN | $60K | 2023 |
| The Trustees Of Grinnell CollegeGENERAL FUND | Grinnell, IA | $50K | 2023 |
| Northern Forest CenterGENERAL FUND | Concord, NH | $50K | 2023 |
| St Joseph'S FoundationGENERAL FUND | Hopedale, OH | $50K | 2023 |
| Hospice Of Southern MainGENERAL FUND | Scarborough, ME | $50K | 2023 |
| Missoula Curling ClubGENERAL FUND | Missoula, MT | $25K | 2023 |
| Foundation For Portland Public SchGENERAL FUND | Portland, ME | $20K | 2023 |
| Dallas Zoo AdoptionGENERAL FUND | Dallas, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Dallas ArboretumGENERAL FUND | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Side X SideGENERAL FUND | Portland, ME | $10K | 2023 |
| Winona State University FoundationJUDITH & JOHN KOPPER MEMORIAL SCHOLA | Winona, MN | $10K | 2023 |
| The Cooper Institute For AerobicGENERAL FUND | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| New England Grassroots EnvironmentaGENERAL FUND | Newmarket, NH | $5K | 2023 |
| Mass Institute Of TechnologyGENERAL FUND | Cambridge, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Cape Elizabeth Land TrustGENERAL FUND | Cape Elizabeth, ME | $50K | 2022 |