Cascadia Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cascadia Foundation is a private foundation in Kalamazoo, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $149,000 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$149,000
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$4.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $132,000 the year before.
0% of its 2024 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 | $132,000 | 22 | $3.7 million |
| 2024 | $149,000 | 22 | $4.0 million |
How to apply
Cascadia 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 Cascadia Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 15 | $113,000 |
| Washington | 3 | $18,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $11,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon Ballet Theatre | Operating support | $30,000 |
| Oregon Symphony Association | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Portland Art Museum | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Pacific Northwest Ballet | Operating support | $10,000 |
| All Classical Public Media Inc | Operating support | $7,000 |
| Oregon Food Bank Inc | Operating support | $6,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | 2025 matching gift fund | $6,000 |
| Community Outreach Inc | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Linn Benton Food Share | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Matching gift opportunity | $5,000 |
| A Contemporary Theatre | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Columbia Gorge | Operating support | $3,000 |
| Oregon Public Broadcasting | Radio | $3,000 |
| Ballard Food Bank | Operating support | $3,000 |
| Oregon Historical Society | Operating support | $2,000 |
| Polytechnic School | Operating support | $2,000 |
| The Library Foundation | Multnomah county library | $2,000 |
| Smart Reading | Operating support | $2,000 |
| High Desert Museum | Operating support | $2,000 |
| Oregon State University Foundation | Library fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Catherine B Levi
- James C Melvin
- Loyal A Eldridge III
- Bradley E Weller
- Aaron Levi
- Sonja R Gerrard
Questions people ask
Does Cascadia Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cascadia Foundation give?
$149,000 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Cascadia Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Catherine B Levi (President/Director), James C Melvin (Vice President/Director), Loyal A Eldridge III (Secretary/Director) and Bradley E Weller (Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Cascadia Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, food and hunger and education.