Cara Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Cara Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2023 it gave $352,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $334,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$352,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$334,000
- Assets$167,817
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2023 was up from $319,300 the year before.
38% of its 2023 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $319,300 | 8 | $474,647 |
| 2023 | $352,000 | 8 | $167,817 |
How to apply
Cara Charitable Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Cara Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 7 | $347,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Our Katahdin | General & Unrestricted | $334,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Millinocket Memorial Library | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Camden Public Library | funds for maintenance/improvement of the Bonnie White reading Corner and general needs of the library | $2,000 |
| Lifeflight Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Penobscot Bay YMCA | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Finding Our Voices | Charitable Event | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Shane Flynn
- Susan A Flynn
- Barbara K Wheaton
Questions people ask
Does Cara Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cara Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$352,000 in tax year 2023, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Cara Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2023 filing lists Shane Flynn (Dir, Pres), Susan A Flynn (Dir, Treas) and Barbara K Wheaton (Dir, Sec).
What does Cara Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.