C Louis and Mary C Cabe Foundation
The C Louis and Mary C Cabe Foundation is a private foundation based in Gurdon, Arkansas. It makes grants to organizations, including schools and universities, healthcare organizations, churches, and arts and children’s organizations.
C Louis and Mary C Cabe Foundation at a glance
In short: C Louis and Mary C Cabe Foundation gave $441K across 43 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Arkansas. 12% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $441,386
- -22.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 43
- -10.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,265
- -13.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,700
- Total assets
- $2,494,743
- -11.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (5 of 43, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to C Louis and Mary C Cabe Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing names Anita Cabe as the contact and lists a preprinted C. Louis and Mary C. Cabe Foundation grant application form. Awards are usually restricted to eligible organizations located in Arkansas.
- Contact
Application contact: Anita Cabe
Mailing address: 108 Front Street, Gurdon, AR 71743
Phone: (870) 353-2063
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who C Louis and Mary C Cabe Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Henderson State University ($73K). Together the top 10 received $359K.
Grant Size Distribution
222 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 202 grants of 222 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arkansas, 10% to recipients in Virginia, and 1% to recipients in Texas. The foundation states that awards are usually restricted to eligible organizations located in Arkansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
Cities
Is C Louis and Mary C Cabe Foundation open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 43 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $3K repeat.
- 72% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 31% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 290% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $441K (2024) to $1.2M (2020). In 2024 it made 43 grants totaling $441K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Henderson State University Arkadelphia, AR | Furtherance of Exempt Purpose | $73,401 |
| Gurdon Public School Gurdon, AR | Furtherance of Exempt Purpose | $61,300 |
| Arkansas Childrens Hospital Little Rock, AR | Furtherance of Exempt Purpose | $50,000 |
| University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR | Furtherance of Exempt Purpose | $50,000 |
| Close up Program Alexandria, VA | Furtherance of Exempt Purpose | $44,500 |
| Carti Foundation Little Rock, AR | Furtherance of Exempt Purpose | $30,600 |
| First United Methodist Church Gurdon, AR | Furtherance of Exempt Purpose | $20,500 |
| Positive Atmosphere Reaches Kids Little Rock, AR | Furtherance of Exempt Purpose | $10,500 |
| The Muses Hot Springs, AR | Furtherance of Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Brandon Burlsworth Foundation Harrison, AR | Furtherance of Exempt Purpose | $8,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,494,743 | $238,553 | $554,619 | $441,386 | 43 | $515,431 | $199,365 | $177,475 |
| 2023 | $2,810,809 | $163,120 | $674,784 | $572,416 | 48 | $635,886 | $126,422 | $179,612 |
| 2022 | $3,322,473 | $254,864 | $669,901 | $575,420 | 49 | $630,363 | $224,526 | $203,055 |
| 2021 | $3,737,510 | $412,942 | $744,277 | $642,912 | 42 | $704,289 | $374,453 | $240,265 |
| 2020 | $4,068,845 | $125,179 | $1,324,043 | $1,219,415 | 40 | — | $82,112 | $248,604 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, C Louis and Mary C Cabe Foundation reported a distributable amount of $177K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Arkansas Children’s Hospital describes its mission as championing children’s health; CARTI Foundation says it supports nonprofit subsidiaries that provide cancer care; and The Muses describes its work as preserving classical art and music through performance and education. Positive Atmosphere Reaches Kids says it helps high-risk students complete high school and prepare for college.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 43 grants totaling $441,386. Grants ranged from $100 to $73,401, with a median of $2,700. Its largest awards included $73,401 to Henderson State University, $61,300 to Gurdon Public School, $50,000 each to Arkansas Children’s Hospital and the University of Arkansas, and $44,500 to the Close Up Program.
Other 2024 grants included $30,600 to CARTI Foundation, $20,500 to First United Methodist Church, $10,500 to Positive Atmosphere Reaches Kids, and $10,000 to The Muses. The filing lists “furtherance of exempt purpose” as the purpose for the largest grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Charles C Cabe as president; Anita Cabe as secretary and treasurer; and Ron Mills, John Culp, and Jim Garland as directors.
C Louis and Mary C Cabe Foundation is led by Charles C. Cabe, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles C. Cabe
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Jim Garland
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Culp
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Mills
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anita Cabe
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $13K, to Charles C Cabe (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about C Louis and Mary C Cabe Foundation
How much does C Louis and Mary C Cabe Foundation give each year?
C Louis and Mary C Cabe Foundation gave $441K across 43 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $572K across 48 grants.
What is C Louis and Mary C Cabe Foundation's typical grant size?
C Louis and Mary C Cabe Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,700, and its average grant was $10,265, across 43 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from C Louis and Mary C Cabe Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does C Louis and Mary C Cabe Foundation give grants?
C Louis and Mary C Cabe Foundation gives mostly in Arkansas: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Little Rock, AR (12 grants), Gurdon, AR (9 grants), Arkadelphia, AR (8 grants) and Hot Springs, AR (4 grants).
Who are C Louis and Mary C Cabe Foundation's largest grantees?
C Louis and Mary C Cabe Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Henderson State University ($73,401), Gurdon Public School ($61,300) and Arkansas Childrens Hospital ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is C Louis and Mary C Cabe Foundation?
C Louis and Mary C Cabe Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $515K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $177K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does C Louis and Mary C Cabe Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from C Louis and Mary C Cabe Foundation?
The filing names Anita Cabe as the contact and lists a preprinted C. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is C Louis and Mary C Cabe Foundation's EIN?
C Louis and Mary C Cabe Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-0685612. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). C Louis and Mary C Cabe Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/c-louis-and-mary-c-cabe-foundation-morg_83eb72a8d6f74d4f9e8d7640bf013650
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