Casco Foundation

EIN 45-4869369 · ME · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$5.5K Funds in ME
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Casco Foundation based in ME paid 7 grants totaling $41K to 7 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $3.5K to $9K, with a median of $5.5K. Its largest recipients included MAINE CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURS, UPSTART MAINE, and COASTAL ENTERPRISES INC. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$799,214
Giving (latest yr)
$41,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
7
Median grant
$5.5K
Recipients
7
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Maine Center for Entrepreneurs$9,000
  • Upstart Maine$7,500
  • Coastal Enterprises Inc$7,000
  • Thomas College$5,500
  • Central Maine Community Betterment Collaborative$4,500

Where grants went

  • Maine$41,000 · 7 grants

Grants Paid (7)

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

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Casco 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, Casco Foundation reported 7 itemized grants totaling $41K. Individual grants ranged from $3.5K to $9K (median $5.5K).

Recent recipients include MAINE CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURS, UPSTART MAINE, COASTAL ENTERPRISES INC, among 7 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

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

Casco 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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