Barbara Cassidy Foundation
Invitation OnlyBiddeford, Maine · EIN 01-6162463 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$400K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$6.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $24,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
13% of grants went outside Maine.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor Ymca-Ywca | Bangor, ME | Required distribution | $40,000 |
| Caron Foundation | Wernersville, PA | Required distribution | $40,000 |
| St Mary's Church | Bangor, ME | Required distribution | $40,000 |
| St Joseph College | Standish, ME | Required distribution | $40,000 |
| St Joseph Hospital | Bangor, ME | Required distribution | $40,000 |
| City of Bangor | Bangor, ME | Required distribution | $24,000 |
| Boston College | Chestnut Hill, MA | Required distribution | $20,000 |
| Eastern Me Charities | Bangor, ME | Required distribution | $20,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Required distribution | $20,000 |
| American Red Cross | Bangor, ME | Required distribution | $15,000 |
| Bangor Area Homeless Shelter | Bangor, ME | Required distribution | $15,000 |
| Bangor Nursing & Rehab Center | Bangor, ME | Required distribution | $10,000 |
| Community Health & Counseling | Bangor, ME | Required distribution | $10,000 |
| Wellspring | Bangor, ME | Required distribution | $10,000 |
| Collins Center for the Arts | Orono, ME | Required distribution | $9,000 |
| Partners for Peace | Bangor, ME | Required distribution | $9,000 |
| Sarahs House | Holden, ME | Required distribution | $9,000 |
| Camp Capella | Holden, ME | Required distribution | $5,000 |
| Challenger Learning Center | Bangor, ME | Required distribution | $5,000 |
| John Bapst Memorial High School | Bangor, ME | Required distributionrequired distributionrequired distributionrequired distribution | $5,000 |
| Phillips-Strickland House | Bangor, ME | Required distribution | $5,000 |
| Ucp of Maine | Bangor, ME | Required distribution | $5,000 |
| Bangor Public Library | Bangor, ME | Required distribution | $4,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $400,000 | 23 |
| 2024 | $242,000 | 23 |
| 2023 | $242,000 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601359349102300
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 01-6162463
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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