The James and Felicia Cashin Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNipomo, California · EIN 86-2117859 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$278K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
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
31% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Poly Foundation | San Luis Obispo, CA | To provide audio/visual equipment and supplies to college students | $198,802 |
| National Brussels Griffon Rescue | New Canaan, CT | To provide medical & emotional treatments, care & adoption opportunities for rescued brussels griffons, and | $15,000 |
| Operation Surf | Avila Beach, CA | To inspire injured military and veterans to seek wellness through the healing powers of the ocean | $15,000 |
| Family Care Network | San Luis Obispo, CA | To provide clinical and treatment services, and support to children, youth and families impacted by trauma. | $10,000 |
| Woods Humane Society | San Luis Obispo, CA | To provide protection, care and shelter for homeless animals, and facilitate adoptions | $10,000 |
| Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation | Austin, TX | To help disseminate information about rls and fund vital research to improve the lives of those living with the disease | $7,000 |
| Greener Pastures Farm Sanctuary | Arroyo Grande, CA | To support the rescue, rehabilitation and care for farm animals saved from neglect, kill pens, slaughter houses and factory farms | $5,000 |
| National Park Foundation | Washington, DC | To support, protect and enhance america's national parks for present and future generations | $5,000 |
| St Patrick's Catholic Church | Arroyo Grande, CA | To pay for replacement windows in the church | $5,000 |
| Peoples Self-Help Housing Corporation | San Luis Obispo, CA | To support building affordable homes and providing services to low income households, families, farmworkers, seniors and veterans | $3,000 |
| 5 Cities Homeless Coalition | Grover Beach, CA | To provide support and resources to the homeless community. | $1,000 |
| Slo International Film Festival | San Luis Obispo, CA | To expande minds, open hearts and entertain people through worldwide independent cinema | $1,000 |
| K9's for Warriors | Ponte Vedra, FL | Saving veterans, rescuing dogs, and restoring families | $1,000 |
| Assistance League of Slo County | San Luis Obispo, CA | To provide new school clothing for students in need in slo county | $500 |
| Animal Balance | Portland, OR | Create sustainable & humane non-human animal management programs | $500 |
| Oscar's Place Adoption Center and Sanctuary | Hopland, CA | Rescue donkeys from auctions & takes in donkeys whose owners can no longer care for them | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $278,302 | 16 |
| 2024 | $236,881 | 16 |
| 2023 | $183,310 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621319349101882
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-2117859
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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