Cavert Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Cavert Family Foundation is a private foundation in St Simons Island, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $70,500 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $41,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$70,500
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$41,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was up from $41,000 the year before.
60% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $61,000 | 8 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $41,000 | 3 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $70,500 | 5 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ellen McCaffrey 114 Seminole, St Simons Island, GA 31522 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (912) 222-3001 |
| What to submit | Written or oral |
| Deadlines | October 1st |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 1 | $41,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $29,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Foundation | General fund | $41,000 |
| Wolfson Children's Hospital | General fund | $20,000 |
| Allison Brundick Haramis FDTN | General fund | $5,000 |
| Go to Nations | General fund | $3,500 |
| City Rescue Mission | General fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Grace Nelson
- Ellen McCaffrey
- Ellen Gould
- Nan Ellen Nelson
Questions people ask
Does Cavert Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: October 1st.
How much does Cavert Family Foundation give?
$70,500 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Cavert Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Grace Nelson (Trustee), Ellen McCaffrey (Trustee), Ellen Gould (Trustee) and Nan Ellen Nelson (Trustee).