Cape Cod Classic Car Foundation
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.
Cape Cod Classic Car Foundation at a glance
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.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,550
- +25.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +42.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,155
- -12.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $13,665
- -46.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Cape Cod Classic Car Foundation
- How to Apply
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Use the application process on the organization’s website. For scholarships, submit the application and email the application letter and recommendation letters within five days of submitting it.
- 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.
- Deadline
- The 2025 filing lists N/A.
- Contact
Application contact: Sharon Parkka
Mailing address: PO Box 1349, South Dennis, MA 02660
Phone: (508) 776-9190
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cape Cod Classic Car Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
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
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
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
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2024) to $12K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Cod Tech Foundation Harwich, MA | Support Community School | $2,000 |
| Upper Cape Tech Bourne, MA | Support Community School | $2,000 |
| Dennis Field of Honor South Dennis, MA | Support Cape Cod Community | $1,250 |
| Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT | Support School | $1,000 |
| Cape Cod Community Pantry South Yarmouth, MA | Support Cape Cod Community | $1,000 |
| Family Pantry of Cape Cod Harwich, MA | Support Cape Cod Community | $1,000 |
| Boston Children's Hospital Boston, MA | Support Hospital | $1,000 |
| Heros in Transition Mashpee, MA | Support Local Veterans | $1,000 |
| Animal Rescue League of Boston Brewster, MA | Support Cape Cod Community | $1,000 |
| Harwich Dennis Rotary South Dennis, MA | Support Cape Cod Community | $300 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,665 | $10,402 | $22,073 | $11,550 | 10 | $11,550 | $302 |
| 2024 | $25,652 | $33,557 | $11,405 | $9,222 | 7 | $9,222 | — |
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.
The foundation’s filing says applications for donations, grants, scholarships, and toolships may be made through the organization’s website, which provides a contact dialog guiding applicants through required materials. The scholarship application page requests up to three recommendation letters, including one from a current Club member, and an application letter. It says scholarship decisions depend on available funds, applicant volume, and qualifications, and awards are made upon proof of enrollment. The 2025 filing lists no restrictions on awards.
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.
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 October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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