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Cascade Foundation is a private trust based in ROCKPORT, ME. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2006. It holds total assets of $12.9M. Annual income is reported at $6.9M. Total assets have decreased from $20.5M in 2011 to $12.9M in 2024. 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 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Maine. According to available records, Cascade Foundation has made 62 grants totaling $1.2M, with a median grant of $15K. Annual giving has grown from $538K in 2020 to $695K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $90K, with an average award of $20K. The foundation has supported 44 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Maine, Massachusetts, Virginia, which account for 69% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 13 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$17K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 37 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.
Cascade Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 62 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in ME, MA, VA.
Cascade Foundation has distributed a total of $1.2M across 62 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $20K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $90K.
Cascade Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Cascade Foundation is headquartered in ROCKPORT, ME. While based in ME, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 13 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Dibner | TREASURER | $115K | $7K | $122K |
| Victoria Dibner | PRESIDENT | $115K | $10K | $125K |
| Bern Dibner | DIRECTOR | $70K | $237 | $70K |
| Aurora Dibner | DIRECTOR | $12K | $0 | $12K |
| Avalon Fennessey | DIRECTOR | $12K | $609 | $13K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$12.9M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$12.9M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
62
Total Giving
$1.2M
Average Grant
$20K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
44
Most Common Grant
$15K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fraxa Research InstitutionMEDICAL RESEARCH | Newburyport, MA | $90K | 2022 |
| National Fragile X FoundationMEDICAL RESEARCH | Mclean, VA | $70K | 2022 |
| Atlantic Salmon FederationENVIRONMENTAL | Brunswick, ME | $60K | 2022 |
| Mercer MuseumARTS AND CULTURE | Doylestown, PA | $50K | 2022 |
| Knox County Health ClinicHEALTHCARE | Rockland, ME | $50K | 2022 |
| Uconn FoundationEDUCATION | Storrs, CT | $45K | 2022 |
| Maine Family PlanningHEALTHCARE | Augusta, ME | $30K | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of AmericaHEALTHCARE | Washington, DC | $25K | 2022 |
| Victoria MansionARTS AND CULTURE | Portland, ME | $25K | 2022 |
| Reef ReliefENVIRONMENTAL | Key West, FL | $20K | 2022 |
| Wayfinder SchoolsEDUCATION | Camden, ME | $20K | 2022 |
| Medshare InternationalHEALTHCARE | Decatur, GA | $20K | 2022 |
| Megunticook RowingRECREATION | Camden, ME | $17K | 2022 |
| Partners For World HealthHEALTHCARE | Portland, ME | $15K | 2022 |
| Farnsworth Art MuseumARTS AND CULTURE | Rockland, ME | $15K | 2022 |
| New Hope For WomenSOCIAL SERVICES | Rockland, ME | $15K | 2022 |
| Smithsonian LibrariesARTS AND CULTURE | Washington, DC | $15K | 2022 |
| Smithsonian Libraries & ArchivesARTS AND CULTURE | Boston, MA | $15K | 2022 |
| Jackson LaboratoryMEDICAL RESEARCH | Bar Harbor, ME | $15K | 2022 |
| Maine Maritime MuseumARTS AND CULTURE | Bath, ME | $15K | 2022 |
| Meals On WheelsSOCIAL SERVICES | Rockland, ME | $10K | 2022 |
| Penobscot Maine MuseumARTS AND CULTURE | Searsport, ME | $10K | 2022 |
| Owlshead Transportation MuseumARTS AND CULTURE | Owls Head, ME | $10K | 2022 |
| Friends Of The StrandARTS AND CULTURE | Rockland, ME | $10K | 2022 |
| Merryspring Nature CenterENVIRONMENTAL | Camden, ME | $5K | 2022 |
| Ct Foundation For Dental OutreachHEALTHCARE | Southington, CT | $5K | 2022 |
| Abbe MuseumARTS AND CULTURE | Bar Harbor, ME | $5K | 2022 |
| Avian HavenENVIRONMENTAL | Freedom, ME | $5K | 2022 |
| Station MaineRECREATION | Rockland, ME | $5K | 2022 |
| Save The ChildrenSOCIAL SERVICES | Fairfield, CT | $2K | 2022 |
| Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners AssociationAGRICULTURE | Unity, ME | $1K | 2022 |
| Kelly Brush FoundationHEALTHCARE | Burlington, VT | $500 | 2022 |
| Penn Bay Medical CenterACQUISITION OF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | Rockport, ME | $73K | 2020 |
| Fraxa Reserach FoundationMEDICAL RESEARCH | Newburyport, MA | $60K | 2020 |
| Planned ParenthoodFAMILY PLANNING | New York, NY | $25K | 2020 |
| Friends Of The Strand TheaterUPGRADE AIR FILTRATION SYSTEM | Rockland, ME | $15K | 2020 |
| Knox County Homeless CoalitionSOCIAL SERVICES | Rockland, ME | $15K | 2020 |
| Smithsonian Institution LibrariesSUPPORT OF BERN DIBNER LIBRARY OF THE HISTORY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | Washington, DC | $15K | 2020 |
| Wayfinder SchoolEDUCATION | Camden, ME | $10K | 2020 |