Cain Foundation

EIN 23-2494912 · PA

Invitation only Typical grant ~$15K Funds in CO, PA, MD +3
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Cain Foundation based in PA paid 10 grants totaling $155K to 10 organizations across 6 states. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $35K, with a median of $15K. Its largest recipients included HADANOU COLLECTIVE, CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF DENVER, and CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$848,977
Giving (latest yr)
$155,000
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
10
Median grant
$15K
Recipients
10
States reached
6
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Hadanou Collective$35,000
  • Catholic Charities of Denver$20,000
  • Catholic Relief Services$20,000
  • Independence Mission Schools$20,000
  • Catholic Partnership Schools$15,000

Where grants went

  • Colorado$60,000 · 3 grants
  • Pennsylvania$45,000 · 3 grants
  • Maryland$20,000 · 1 grant
  • New Jersey$15,000 · 1 grant
  • Arizona$10,000 · 1 grant
  • Texas$5,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (10)

Hadanou Collective
Denver, CO
General Fund
$35,000
Catholic Charities of Denver
Denver, CO
General Fund
$20,000
Independence Mission Schools
Philadelphia, PA
General Fund
$20,000
Catholic Relief Services
Baltimore, MD
General Fund
$20,000
Catholic Partnership Schools
Camden, NJ
General Fund
$15,000
Villanova Universty
Villanova, PA
Cain '43 Endowment Scholarship Fund
$15,000
St Joseph's Preparatory School
Philadelphia, PA
General Fund
$10,000
Turning Point USA
Phoenix, AZ
General Fund
$10,000
Catholic Charities of Rio Grande VA
Mcallen, TX
General Fund
$5,000
Earthlinks
Denver, CO
General Fund
$5,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Cain 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, Cain Foundation reported 10 itemized grants totaling $155K. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $35K (median $15K).

Recent recipients include HADANOU COLLECTIVE, CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF DENVER, CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES, among 10 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Cain Foundation is a private foundation based in Pennsylvania, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Cain 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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