Cairns Foundation Inc
Cairns Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Ormond Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it made $2K in qualifying distributions.
Cairns Foundation Inc at a glance
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $1,632
- -46.9% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,632
- -46.9% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Cairns Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2022) to $11K (2020). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Central Florida Found Orlando, FL | Educational | $10,700 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | — | $1,632 | — | — | $1,632 | — |
| 2023 | $1,632 | $1 | $3,071 | — | — | $3,071 | — |
| 2022 | $4,702 | $517 | $12,426 | $10,700 | 1 | $12,426 | — |
| 2021 | $16,612 | $20,190 | $12,007 | $10,753 | 1 | $12,007 | — |
| 2020 | $8,429 | $168 | $11,877 | $11,000 | 2 | — | $4 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cairns Foundation Inc is led by James Cairns, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Cairns
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Art Zimmet
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sonia Wadsworth
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Connie Bernal (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kevin Manley (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Rick Fraser (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Rosaria C. Upchurch PhD (2020–2021) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Cairns Foundation Inc
Where does Cairns Foundation Inc operate?
Cairns Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Florida.
What is Cairns Foundation Inc's EIN?
Cairns Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0671853. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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