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Cape Cod Classic Car Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker South Dennis, MA EIN: 99-0746562 Website

CAPE COD CLASSIC CAR FOUNDATION is a private foundation based in South Dennis, Massachusetts. It makes charitable grants and supports scholarships and toolships connected with automotive studies and employment.

Key facts about Cape Cod Classic Car Foundation

In short: Cape Cod Classic Car Foundation gave $12K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
99-0746562
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$11,550
Grants made (2025)
10
Average grant
$1,155
Median grant
$1,000
Total assets
$13,665
Primary geography
Massachusetts (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
How to apply
Use the application process on the organization’s website. Full details ↓
Deadline
The 2025 filing lists N/A.

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$14K

-46.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$12K

+25.2% YoY

Grant Count

10

+42.9% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$1K

-12.3% YoY

How Cape Cod Classic Car Foundation gives

  • 20% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

No formal mission statement for the foundation is provided. The foundation’s website says it routinely makes scholarship funds available to Cape Cod Classics Car Club members and their children and grandchildren. Scholarship applicants must be graduating high school seniors accepted into a college, university, or technical school for automotive studies, or upperclassmen enrolled in such a program. The Club’s toolship requirements describe assistance for students entering employment in an automotive-related industry.

The 2025 grants show support for schools, community organizations, a hospital, and animal welfare. Among the grantees, Cape Cod Tech Foundation says its mission is to support students, teachers, and families in the Cape Cod Technical High School District. Animal Rescue League of Boston describes its vision as confronting animal cruelty and neglect at their root causes through accessible animal care, public advocacy, and anti-cruelty efforts. Quinnipiac University describes its mission as preparing graduates for future careers and developing an inclusive, innovative university.

Grantmaking

In 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $11,550. Grants ranged from $300 to $2,000, with a median of $1,000. Notable awards included $2,000 each to Cape Cod Tech Foundation and Upper Cape Tech; $1,250 to Dennis Field of Honor; and $1,000 each to Quinnipiac University, Cape Cod Community Pantry, Family Pantry of Cape Cod, Boston Children’s Hospital, Heroes in Transition, and Animal Rescue League of Boston. Harwich Dennis Rotary received $300.

Review Cycle

The 2025 filing lists N/A. The toolship requirements document, marked as updated in 2023, specifies an April 1 submission deadline; that is a past cycle.

How to Apply

on the organization’s website. For scholarships, submit the application and email the application letter and recommendation letters within five days of submitting it.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The 2025 filing reports that 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and 9% to recipients in Connecticut. The listed 2025 grants include organizations in Massachusetts and one recipient in Connecticut.

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.

Cities

South DennisBrewsterHarwichMashpeeBostonBourneEasthamHamdenHyannisSouth Yarmouth

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$5K$10K$15K7 grants2024 10 grants2025

From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2024) to $12K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $12K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Cape Cod Tech Foundation: $2KCape Cod Tech Foundation$2KUpper Cape Tech: $2KUpper Cape Tech$2KDennis Field of Honor: $1KDennis Field of Honor$1KQuinnipiac University: $1KQuinnipiac University$1KCape Cod Community Pantry: $1KCape Cod Community Pantry$1KFamily Pantry of Cape Cod: $1KFamily Pantry of Cape Cod$1KBoston Children's Hospital: $1KBoston Children's Hospital$1KHeros in Transition: $1KHeros in Transition$1KAnimal Rescue League of Boston: $1KAnimal Rescue League of Boston$1KHarwich Dennis Rotary: $300Harwich Dennis Rotary$300

The largest 2025 recipient was Cape Cod Tech Foundation ($2K). Together the top 10 received $12K.

Grant Size Distribution

17 grants across all recorded years

17<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cape Cod Tech Foundation Harwich, MASupport Community School$2,000
Upper Cape Tech Bourne, MASupport Community School$2,000
Dennis Field of Honor South Dennis, MASupport Cape Cod Community$1,250
Quinnipiac University Hamden, CTSupport School$1,000
Cape Cod Community Pantry South Yarmouth, MASupport Cape Cod Community$1,000
Family Pantry of Cape Cod Harwich, MASupport Cape Cod Community$1,000
Boston Children's Hospital Boston, MASupport Hospital$1,000
Heros in Transition Mashpee, MASupport Local Veterans$1,000
Animal Rescue League of Boston Brewster, MASupport Cape Cod Community$1,000
Harwich Dennis Rotary South Dennis, MASupport Cape Cod Community$300

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants Grant count
2025 $13,665 $10,402 $22,073 $11,550 10
2024 $25,652 $33,557 $11,405 $9,222 7
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$10K$20K$30K$40K2024 2025
Metric20252024
Total Assets$13,665$25,652
Revenue$10,402$33,557
Expenses$22,073$11,405
Qualifying Distributions$11,550$9,222
Net Investment Income$302—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 11, 2025)
  2. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2025 filing lists Sharon Parkka as Treasurer, Fred Cheney as Vice Preside, Paul Donohue as President, Ken Adams as Director, and Barry Springer as Clerk.

Cape Cod Classic Car Foundation is led by Paul Donohue, President since 2025 (on filings since 2024); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Paul Donohue

    President

    Director → President, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    No compensation reported

  • Ken Adams

    Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Barry Springer

    Clerk

    Treasurer → Clerk, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    No compensation reported

  • Fred Cheney

    Vice President

    New on the 2025 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Sharon Parkka

    Treasurer

    New on the 2025 filing

    No compensation reported

Former officers (3)
  • Former: Michael Grillo (2024) — Vice President
  • Former: Pam Smith (2024) — Assistant Cl
  • Former: Wayne Pike (2024) — President

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Application contact: Sharon Parkka
Mailing address: PO Box 1349, South Dennis, MA 02660
Phone: (508) 776-9190
Email: sparkkacapecodclassics@gmail.com
Website: https://capecodclassics.org

Frequently asked questions about Cape Cod Classic Car Foundation

How much does Cape Cod Classic Car Foundation give each year?

Cape Cod Classic Car Foundation gave $12K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $9K across 7 grants.

What is Cape Cod Classic Car Foundation's typical grant size?

Cape Cod Classic Car Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,155, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Cape Cod Classic Car Foundation give grants?

Cape Cod Classic Car Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Harwich, MA (2 grants) and South Dennis, MA (2 grants).

Does Cape Cod Classic Car Foundation give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Cape Cod Classic Car Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Cape Cod Community" (5 grants).

Who are Cape Cod Classic Car Foundation's largest grantees?

Cape Cod Classic Car Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Cape Cod Tech Foundation ($2,000), Upper Cape Tech ($2,000) and Dennis Field of Honor ($1,250), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is Cape Cod Classic Car Foundation?

Cape Cod Classic Car Foundation reported $14K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $10K.

What does Cape Cod Classic Car Foundation fund?

No formal mission statement for the foundation is provided. The foundation’s website says it routinely makes scholarship funds available to Cape Cod Classics Car Club members and their children and grandchildren. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Cape Cod Classic Car Foundation?

Use the application process on the organization’s website. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Cape Cod Classic Car Foundation's EIN?

Cape Cod Classic Car Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0746562. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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