A Caring Community Inc
A Caring Community Inc is a public charity based in Kittery, Maine, that operates The Fabulous Find, a nonprofit resale boutique. It collects donated clothing and household goods for resale, then distributes net proceeds to local qualifying charities on a monthly basis.
A Caring Community Inc at a glance
In short: A Caring Community Inc gave $386K across 38 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in New Hampshire. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $386,345
- +3.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 38
- +18.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,167
- -12.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,688
- Total assets
- $824,523
- +4.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (66% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to A Caring Community Inc
- How to Apply
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Organizations may visit the store during operating hours and ask a salesperson for an application; the website says prospective recipients benefit from seeing the store at the beginning of the process. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations based in or with local chapters in the Seacoast area. The funder does not support religious or political organizations, other thrift stores, or individuals. Prior recipients must wait at least 21 months to reapply. Selection and timing are at the board’s discretion. The sources do not specify required application materials beyond the application itself.
- Contact
Mailing address: 139 State Rd, Kittery, ME 03904
Phone: (207) 439-8669
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from A Caring Community Inc
Who A Caring Community Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Malley Farm for Women ($18K). Together the top 10 received $154K.
Grant Size Distribution
169 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 169 grants of 169 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The funder supports qualifying organizations in the Seacoast area of Maine and New Hampshire. In 2025, 66% of reported grant dollars went to recipients in New Hampshire and 34% to recipients in Maine.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How A Caring Community Inc gives
- 0% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+15%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2020) to $386K (2025). In 2025 it made 38 grants totaling $386K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Malley Farm for Women Somersworth, NH | General Support | $18,460 |
| Pro Portsmouth Portsmouth, NH | General Support | $18,460 |
| The Waysmeet Center and Cornucopia Food Pantry Durham, NH | General Support | $18,460 |
| Center for Wildfile Cape Neddick, ME | General Support | $14,838 |
| Kittery Historical and Naval Society Kittery, ME | General Support | $14,838 |
| Friends of Rice Public Library Kittery, ME | General Support | $14,838 |
| York Hospital Cardiac Campaign York, ME | General Support | $14,664 |
| Seacoast Science Center Rye, NH | General Support | $14,664 |
| Footprints Food Pantry Kittery, ME | General Support | $14,664 |
| Help Me Grow Pediatric Rehab Services Dover, NH | General Support | $10,459 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $824,523 | $1,000,299 | $956,417 | $386,345 | 38 | $18 |
| 2024 | $786,639 | $905,145 | $861,329 | $373,344 | 32 | $20 |
| 2023 | $750,130 | $824,231 | $779,466 | $349,396 | 33 | $25 |
| 2022 | $728,491 | $772,095 | $716,032 | $336,808 | 34 | $25 |
| 2021 | $748,136 | $631,627 | $599,977 | $253,867 | 32 | $26 |
| 2020 | $763,475 | $466,547 | $376,185 | $44,863 | 6 | $27 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s filing describes its purpose as providing a place for community members to donate clothing and household goods for resale, redistributing and recycling resources for the greater good, and giving net proceeds to local qualifying charities monthly, after an operational contingency reserve and debt service.
The website lists the arts, education, conservation, women and children, veterans, health and well-being, food pantries, and fuel assistance among the areas supported. The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of work supported: Pro Portsmouth says it sustains the city’s arts, culture, and history through events and community collaboration; Footprints says it works to reduce hunger in the region; and the Center for Wildlife says it builds relationships between people, wildlife, and the environment. Other 2025 recipients include organizations whose stated missions involve community services, ocean conservation, youth mentoring, family-centered services, and support for people affected by abuse.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization reported 38 grants totaling $386,345. Grant amounts ranged from $6,070 to $18,460, with a median of $8,688. The filing separately states that thrift shop proceeds of $405,646 were donated to local qualified 501(c)(3) charities in 2025.
Among the largest reported grants were $18,460 each to Malley Farm for Women, Pro Portsmouth, and The Waysmeet Center and Cornucopia Food Pantry. Other notable grants included $14,838 to the Center for Wildlife, $14,664 to Footprints Food Pantry and Seacoast Science Center, and $10,459 each to Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Hampshire and Help Me Grow.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Marcye Philbrook as president, Deborah Higgin as treasurer, Donna Stobbs as secretary, and Anne Hunter and Linda Browning as board members.
A Caring Community Inc is led by Marcye Philbrook, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marcye Philbrook
President
On filings since 2020
17 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Hunter
Board Member
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$71K (2020) → $85K (2025)
Deborah Higgin
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
17 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Stobbs
Secretary
On filings since 2023
17 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Browning
Board Member
On filings since 2023
17 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Judith Hansen (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Phyllis Welch (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Anne Bryer (2020–2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $85K, to Anne Hunter (Board Member).
Frequently asked questions about A Caring Community Inc
How much does A Caring Community Inc give each year?
A Caring Community Inc gave $386K across 38 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $373K across 32 grants.
What is A Caring Community Inc's typical grant size?
A Caring Community Inc's median grant in 2025 was $8,688, and its average grant was $10,167, across 38 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does A Caring Community Inc give grants?
A Caring Community Inc gives mostly in New Hampshire: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maine (34%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portsmouth, NH (8 grants), Kittery, ME (3 grants), Dover, NH (3 grants) and Cape Neddick, ME (2 grants).
Does A Caring Community Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of A Caring Community Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (38 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are A Caring Community Inc's largest grantees?
A Caring Community Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Malley Farm for Women ($18,460), Pro Portsmouth ($18,460) and The Waysmeet Center and Cornucopia Food Pantry ($18,460), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is A Caring Community Inc?
A Caring Community Inc reported $825K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.
What does A Caring Community Inc fund?
The organization’s filing describes its purpose as providing a place for community members to donate clothing and household goods for resale, redistributing and recycling resources for the greater good, and giving net proceeds to local qualifying charities monthly, after an operational contingency reserve and debt service. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from A Caring Community Inc?
Organizations may visit the store during operating hours and ask a salesperson for an application; the website says prospective recipients benefit from seeing the store at the beginning of the process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is A Caring Community Inc's EIN?
A Caring Community Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2959740. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). A Caring Community Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/a-caring-community-inc-morg_12c97ae5e325402a969fed832073b311
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