Cape & Coast Bank Foundation
Accepts applications
Cape & Coast Bank Foundation is a private foundation in Hyannis, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $153,000 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $12,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$153,000
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$12,500
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees59%
Giving in 2024 was up from $127,750 the year before.
59% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $153,000 | 21 | $2.4 million |
| 2023 | $127,750 | 21 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $153,000 | 29 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Katharine Linehan 25 Benjamin Franklin Way, Hyannis, MA 02601 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (508) 568-3200, klinehan@capeandcoastbank.com |
| What to submit | The Foundation's grant application is available at: https://www.capeandcoastbank.com/about-us/community-giving/ charitable-giving/ Applicants are required to attach additional supporting documentation, including: (1) A copy of 501(c)(3) nonprofit tax exemption letter from IRS; (2) A list of Board of Directors and their affiliations; (3) A project budget specific to the grant request, including how much has been raised to date; (4) A list of other funders including level of support; (5) A narrative case for support; (6) Any other supporting documentation that outlines the purpose of the request and the need(s) it meets in the community. |
| Deadlines | Quarter 1: December 15; Quarter 2: March 15; Quarter 3: June 15; Quarter 4: September 15 |
| Restrictions | All applications: (1) must be from a 501(c)(3) non-profit located on Cape Cod, or directly benefiting Cape Codders with 100% of the monies received staying in Barnstable County; (2) must align with our mission, fall within one of our five Areas of Impact, and abide by our Types of Giving; (3) must meet a clearly defined need for which support is not available; and (4) must be a minimum of $2,500 for consideration. Grantees are only eligible to receive one grant per 12-month period. Grant recipients are welcome to apply 12 months after the date of grant approval. Approval of a request in one calendar year is not a guarantee that the same request will be approved the following year. If you were declined for a grant, you may re-apply during the same 12-month period as long as the request is for a different area of need. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Cape & Coast Bank Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 29 | $153,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Assistance Corporation | THRIVE - Workforce Housing Voucher | $12,500 |
| Amplify POC Cape Cod | Communications and Programs Capacity Building | $10,000 |
| Belonging to Each Other Inc | Comprehensive Campaign "Honoring Our Past -- Building Our Future" | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod | Partnering with Families in Need to Build Affordable Homes | $10,000 |
| Heritage Museums & Gardens | The Barbey Family Welcome Center at Heritage Museums & Gardens | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cape Cod & The Islands | One-to-One Mentoring for At-Risk Youth | $6,250 |
| Helping Our Women | Women Thriving Capital Campaign | $6,250 |
| YMCA Cape Cod | New Upper Cape YMCA Branch Capital Request | $6,250 |
| Sharing Kindness Inc | Hope Squad School-Based, Student-Led Suicide Prevention | $5,250 |
| Cape Cod Times Neighbors Fund | Childcare Access Initiative | $5,000 |
| Cape Cod Village Center for Developmental Disabilities | Expressive Arts for Autism & Developmental Disabilities | $5,000 |
| Cape Kid Meals | Cape Kid Meals Childhood Hunger Relief Program | $5,000 |
| Champ Homes | Transitional Housing Assistance Program | $5,000 |
| Community Health Center of Cape Cod | Expanded Access in Sandwich Project | $5,000 |
| Community Servings | Nutrition Program for those with Critical/Chronic Illness | $5,000 |
| Community Systems Inc | Day Supports for Adults with Disabilities | $5,000 |
| Elder Services of Cape Cod and Islands | General Support | $5,000 |
| Falmouth Housing Trust | New Projects Fund Waquoit Bay Project-Phase II | $5,000 |
| Harwich Ecumenical Council for the Homeless | Cape Rental Assistance Program | $5,000 |
| Health Imperatives Inc | Nourishing Newborns | $5,000 |
| AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod | Overdose Awareness, Prevention, and NARCAN Response Training Program | $2,500 |
| Cape Cod Children's Place | The Wellspring Project: Fostering Resiliency in Early Childhood | $2,500 |
| Cape Cod Council of Churches | Faith Family Kitchen | $2,500 |
| Cordial Eye Gallery and Artist Space Inc | Creative Futures Cape Cod | $2,500 |
| Falmouth Service Center | Fresh and Healthy Foods | $2,500 |
| Friends of Bourne Council on Aging | Overcoming Food Insecurity in Bourne | $2,500 |
| Mass Appeal Inc | Children's Underwear Program | $2,500 |
| Lower Cape Outreach Council | General Support | $2,000 |
| One Shared Spirit Inc | Continuing Support to the Barnstable County Community | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Chris Cataldo
- Matt Cole
- Nancy Garran
- Lee Ann Hesse
- Justin Manning
- Rob McPhee
- Kim Olson
- Christian Valle
- Sara Whiteley
- Elizabeth Oliver
- Erik Porter
- Wendy Northcross
Questions people ask
Does Cape & Coast Bank Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Quarter 1: December 15; Quarter 2: March 15; Quarter 3: June 15; Quarter 4: September 15.
How much does Cape & Coast Bank Foundation give?
$153,000 in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Cape & Coast Bank Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Chris Cataldo (Trustee), Matt Cole (Trustee (end 11/2024)), Nancy Garran (Trustee (end 11/2024)) and Lee Ann Hesse (Trustee) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Cape & Coast Bank Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, human services and arts and culture.