Marie Eccles Caine Foundation- Russell Family
Invitation OnlyWhitefish, Montana · EIN 94-2764258 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $30,000 and $100,000.
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 Montana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usu Caine College of the Arts | Logan, UT | Scholarships & program support | $497,000 |
| Cache Valley Center for the Arts | Logan, UT | General operating | $250,000 |
| Chamber Music Society of Logan | Logan, UT | General operating | $100,000 |
| Utah Symphonyutah Opera | Salt Lake City, UT | General operating | $100,000 |
| Ririe-Woodbury | Salt Lake City, UT | General operating | $50,000 |
| Music Theatre West | Logan, UT | General operating | $40,000 |
| Box Elder School District Foundatio | Brigham City, UT | General operating | $30,000 |
| Brigham City Fine Arts Council | Brigham City, UT | General operating | $30,000 |
| North Cache Middle School | Richmond, UT | General operating | $10,000 |
| Lake Bonneville Symphonic Society | Brigham City, UT | General operating | $10,000 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($225,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,342,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $726,500 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532889349101113
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-2764258
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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