Cascadia Foundation
Invitation OnlyKalamazoo, Michigan · EIN 30-0006469 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$149K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $6,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
100% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon Ballet Theatre | Portland, OR | Operating support | $30,000 |
| Oregon Symphony Association | Portland, OR | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Portland Art Museum | Portland, OR | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Pacific Northwest Ballet | Seattle, WA | Operating support | $10,000 |
| All Classical Public Media Inc | Portland, OR | Operating support | $7,000 |
| Oregon Food Bank Inc | Portland, OR | Operating support | $6,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | Washington, DC | 2025 matching gift fund | $6,000 |
| Community Outreach Inc | Corvallis, OR | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Linn Benton Food Share | Corvallis, OR | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette | Portland, OR | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Topeka, KS | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Washington, DC | Matching gift opportunity | $5,000 |
| A Contemporary Theatre | Seattle, WA | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Columbia Gorge | Portland, OR | Operating support | $3,000 |
| Oregon Public Broadcasting | Portland, OR | Radio | $3,000 |
| Ballard Food Bank | Seattle, WA | Operating support | $3,000 |
| Oregon Historical Society | Portland, OR | Operating support | $2,000 |
| Polytechnic School | Pasadena, CA | Operating support | $2,000 |
| The Library Foundation | Portland, OR | Multnomah county library | $2,000 |
| Smart Reading | Portland, OR | Operating support | $2,000 |
| High Desert Museum | Bend, OR | Operating support | $2,000 |
| Oregon State University Foundation | Corvallis, OR | Library fund | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $149,000 | 22 |
| 2023 | $132,000 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202531329349101828
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 30-0006469
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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