Caithness Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Caithness Foundation is a private foundation in Falmouth, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $84,000 in 46 grants; the typical grant was $1,600 and the largest $10,000. 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$84,000
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$1,600
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was up from $76,900 the year before.
7% 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 | $76,900 | 42 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $76,900 | 43 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $84,000 | 46 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Caithness 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 Caithness Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 29 | $49,800 |
| New York | 4 | $9,700 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $7,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 2 | $4,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $2,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $2,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oxfam America | Poverty and hunger | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | Medical research | $5,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | Contributions-other | $4,000 |
| US Fund for UNICEF | People in need | $4,000 |
| The Coalition for Children | People in need | $3,500 |
| Woodwell Climate Research Center | Research & higher education | $3,500 |
| Children's Hospital Boston | Medical research | $2,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Medical research | $2,000 |
| Environmental Defense Action Fund | Energy/environment | $2,000 |
| Falmouth Fund of the CC Foundation | Medical research | $2,000 |
| Farming Falmouth the Patch Fund | Contribution-other | $2,000 |
| Individual | People in need | $2,000 |
| Individual | People in need | $2,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Institute | Energy/environment | $2,000 |
| The Icsee | Energy/environmental | $2,000 |
| The Population Council | People in need | $2,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Research & higher education | $2,000 |
| Wild Aid | Animals | $2,000 |
| YMCA of Cape Cod | Contributions-other | $2,000 |
| Apcc | Energy/environment | $1,800 |
| Falmouth Service Center | People in need | $1,800 |
| NRDC | Energy/environment | $1,700 |
| The 300 Committee | Open space | $1,700 |
| Falmouth Academy | Education | $1,500 |
| Humane Society International | Contributions-other | $1,500 |
| The Sampson Fund for Veterinary CR | Animals | $1,500 |
| Brigham & Women's Hospital | Medical research | $1,000 |
| Cape and Islands Self Reliance | People in need | $1,000 |
| Cape Cod Health Care Foundation | Medical research | $1,000 |
| Farm and Wilderness | Education | $1,000 |
| Friends of Fairwinds | Contributions-other | $1,000 |
| Happy Life Beagle Rescue | Animals | $1,000 |
| Historic Highfield | Cultural | $1,000 |
| NA Found for Univ Manchester | Research & higher education | $1,000 |
| Neighborhood Falmouth Inc | Seniors | $1,000 |
| Rice University | Research & higher education | $1,000 |
| Samaritans on Cape Cod & Islands | People in need | $1,000 |
| Sea Education Association | Education | $1,000 |
| US Found for Queens Univ | Education | $1,000 |
| Friends of Falmouth Dogs | Animals | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel H Webb
Questions people ask
Does Caithness Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Caithness Foundation give?
$84,000 in tax year 2025, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $1,600.
Who runs Caithness Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Daniel H Webb (PR, Tr, Cler).
What does Caithness Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, environment and conservation and education.