The Casco Foundation
Invitation OnlyPortland, Maine · EIN 45-4869369 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$41K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$5,500
Total assets$977K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $7,500.
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
0% of grants went outside Maine.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Center for Entrepreneurs | Portland, ME | Top gun program | $9,000 |
| Upstart Maine | Orono, ME | Mastermind: 8-12 women founders technical resources & expenses | $7,500 |
| Coastal Enterprises Inc | Brunswick, ME | Inroads to wholesaling & i.d.e.a. sponsorship | $7,000 |
| Thomas College | Waterville, ME | Central me top gun program & sustainable business program | $5,500 |
| Central Maine Community Betterment Collaborative | Waterville, ME | General support | $4,500 |
| University of Maine Foundation | Orono, ME | Female inaugural innovate me aspiring entrepreneur fellowship program | $4,000 |
| College of the Atlantic | Bar Harbor, ME | Sustainable business program | $3,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,000 | 7 |
| 2024 | $30,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $38,500 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349100921
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-4869369
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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