Barbara Cassidy Foundation

EIN 01-6162463 · ME · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$10K Funds in ME, PA, MA
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Barbara Cassidy Foundation based in ME paid 23 grants totaling $400K to 23 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $4K to $40K, with a median of $10K. Its largest recipients included BANGOR YMCA-YWCA, CARON FOUNDATION, and ST JOSEPH COLLEGE. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$3,870,754
Giving (latest yr)
$400,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
23
Median grant
$10K
Recipients
23
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Bangor Ymca-ywca$40,000
  • Caron Foundation$40,000
  • St Joseph College$40,000
  • St Joseph Hospital$40,000
  • St Mary's Church$40,000

Where grants went

  • Maine$320,000 · 20 grants
  • Pennsylvania$60,000 · 2 grants
  • Massachusetts$20,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (23)

St Mary's Church
Bangor, ME
Required Distribution
$40,000
Caron Foundation
Wernersville, PA
Required Distribution
$40,000
St Joseph Hospital
Bangor, ME
Required Distribution
$40,000
St Joseph College
Standish, ME
Required Distribution
$40,000
Bangor Ymca-ywca
Bangor, ME
Required Distribution
$40,000
City of Bangor
Bangor, ME
Required Distribution
$24,000
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA
Required Distribution
$20,000
Eastern ME Charities
Bangor, ME
Required Distribution
$20,000
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Required Distribution
$20,000
Bangor Area Homeless Shelter
Bangor, ME
Required Distribution
$15,000
American Red Cross
Bangor, ME
Required Distribution
$15,000
Wellspring
Bangor, ME
Required Distribution
$10,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Barbara Cassidy Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Barbara Cassidy Foundation reported 23 itemized grants totaling $400K. Individual grants ranged from $4K to $40K (median $10K).

Recent recipients include BANGOR YMCA-YWCA, CARON FOUNDATION, ST JOSEPH COLLEGE, among 23 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Barbara Cassidy Foundation is a private foundation based in Maine, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Barbara Cassidy Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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