Caithness Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyFalmouth, Massachusetts · EIN 26-3917361 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$84K
Organizations funded46
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$1.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
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
36% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxfam America | Boston, MA | Poverty and hunger | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | Hagerstown, MD | Medical research | $5,000 |
| Aclu Foundation | Washington, DC | Contributions-Other | $4,000 |
| US Fund for Unicef | New York, NY | People in need | $4,000 |
| The Coalition for Children | Falmouth, MA | People in need | $3,500 |
| Woodwell Climate Research Center | Falmouth, MA | Research & higher education | $3,500 |
| Children's Hospital Boston | Boston, MA | Medical research | $2,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Boston, MA | Medical research | $2,000 |
| Environmental Defense Action Fund | New York, NY | Energy/Environment | $2,000 |
| Falmouth Fund of the Cc Foundation | South Yarmouth, MA | Medical research | $2,000 |
| Farming Falmouth the Patch Fund | Teaticket, MA | Contribution-Other | $2,000 |
| Love Without Boundaries | Lowell, AR | People in need | $2,000 |
| Red Cross | Boone, IA | People in need | $2,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Institute | Boulder, CO | Energy/Environment | $2,000 |
| The Icsee | Laguna Niguel, CA | Energy/Environmental | $2,000 |
| The Population Council | New York, NY | People in need | $2,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Cambridge, MA | Research & higher education | $2,000 |
| Wild Aid | San Francisco, CA | Animals | $2,000 |
| YMCA of Cape Cod | Hyannis, MA | Contributions-Other | $2,000 |
| Apcc | Dennis, MA | Energy/Environment | $1,800 |
| Falmouth Service Center | Falmouth, MA | People in need | $1,800 |
| Nrdc | New York, NY | Energy/Environment | $1,700 |
| The 300 Committee | Falmouth, MA | Open space | $1,700 |
| Falmouth Academy | Falmouth, MA | Education | $1,500 |
| Humane Society International | Washington, DC | Contributions-Other | $1,500 |
| The Sampson Fund for Veterinary Cr | Orleans, MA | Animals | $1,500 |
| Brigham & Women's Hospital | Boston, MA | Medical research | $1,000 |
| Cape and Islands Self Reliance | North Falmouth, MA | People in need | $1,000 |
| Cape Cod Health Care Foundation | Hyannis, MA | Medical research | $1,000 |
| Farm and Wilderness | Plymouth, VT | Education | $1,000 |
| Friends of Fairwinds | Falmouth, MA | Contributions-Other | $1,000 |
| Happy Life Beagle Rescue | Canton, MA | Animals | $1,000 |
| Historic Highfield | Falmouth, MA | Cultural | $1,000 |
| Na Found for Univ Manchester | Littleton, MA | Research & higher education | $1,000 |
| Neighborhood Falmouth Inc | Falmouth, MA | Seniors | $1,000 |
| Rice University | Houston, TX | Research & higher education | $1,000 |
| Samaritans on Cape Cod & Islands | Mashpee, MA | People in need | $1,000 |
| Sea Education Association | Falmouth, MA | Education | $1,000 |
| US Found for Queens Univ | Washington, DC | Education | $1,000 |
| Friends of Falmouth Dogs | Falmouth, MA | Animals | $500 |
| National Merit Scholarship Corp | Evanston, IL | Education | $500 |
| People for Cats | West Falmouth, MA | Animals | $500 |
| Thelma Goldstein Civic Eng Scholar | South Yarmouth, MA | Education | $500 |
| Wcai | Woods Hole, MA | Public radio/tv | $500 |
| Wgbh | Boston, MA | Public radio/tv | $500 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | Washington, DC | Public radio/tv | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $84,000 | 46 |
| 2024 | $76,900 | 43 |
| 2023 | $76,900 | 42 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602379349100500
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3917361
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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