Barbara Cassidy Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Barbara Cassidy Foundation is a private foundation in Biddeford, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $400,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $40,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$400,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$6.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $242,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $242,000 | 23 | $5.2 million |
| 2024 | $242,000 | 23 | $5.7 million |
| 2025 | $400,000 | 23 | $6.1 million |
How to apply
Barbara Cassidy Foundation 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 Barbara Cassidy Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 20 | $320,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $60,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bangor Ymca-Ywca | Required distribution | $40,000 |
| Caron Foundation | Required distribution | $40,000 |
| St Mary's Church | Required distribution | $40,000 |
| St Joseph College | Required distribution | $40,000 |
| St Joseph Hospital | Required distribution | $40,000 |
| City of Bangor | Required distribution | $24,000 |
| Boston College | Required distribution | $20,000 |
| Eastern Me Charities | Required distribution | $20,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Required distribution | $20,000 |
| American Red Cross | Required distribution | $15,000 |
| Bangor Area Homeless Shelter | Required distribution | $15,000 |
| Bangor Nursing & Rehab Center | Required distribution | $10,000 |
| Community Health & Counseling | Required distribution | $10,000 |
| Wellspring | Required distribution | $10,000 |
| Collins Center for the Arts | Required distribution | $9,000 |
| Partners for Peace | Required distribution | $9,000 |
| Sarahs House | Required distribution | $9,000 |
| Camp Capella | Required distribution | $5,000 |
| Challenger Learning Center | Required distribution | $5,000 |
| John Bapst Memorial High School | Required distributionrequired distributionrequired distributionrequired distribution | $5,000 |
| Phillips-Strickland House | Required distribution | $5,000 |
| Ucp of Maine | Required distribution | $5,000 |
| Bangor Public Library | Required distribution | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James W Cassidy
- Mary C Woodman
- John P Flynn
Questions people ask
Does Barbara Cassidy Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Barbara Cassidy Foundation give?
$400,000 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Barbara Cassidy Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James W Cassidy (Trustee), Mary C Woodman (Trustee) and John P Flynn (Trustee).
What does Barbara Cassidy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and human services.