Cape Elizabeth Home
Cape Elizabeth Home is a private foundation based in South Portland, Maine. Its 2025 filing describes grants to qualified Maine nonprofit organizations serving older adults, with emphasis on Cape Elizabeth, South Portland, and Scarborough.
Cape Elizabeth Home at a glance
In short: Cape Elizabeth Home gave $91K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Maine. 50% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $90,880
- +10.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,088
- -11.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,750
- Total assets
- $1,865,165
- +6.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (5 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maine (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Cape Elizabeth Home
- How to Apply
The filing states that applications must be in writing and include the applicant’s name and address; the name and address of the qualified licensed facility; anticipated expenses related to occupancy; the applicant’s…
The filing states that applications must be in writing and include the applicant’s name and address; the name and address of the qualified licensed facility; anticipated expenses related to occupancy; the applicant’s assets and resources; and an explanation of why a grant is necessary to enable the applicant to reside in the facility. Applicants should submit a copy of their IRS determination letter. Grants are limited to qualified Maine 501(c)(3) organizations in the eligible categories described above; funds are not awarded to individuals.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists deadlines of February 28, May 31, August 31, and November 30 for March, June, September, and December awards. As of September 29, 2026, the listed March, June, and September 2026 cycles have passed; the filing does not specify a year for these dates.
- Deadline
- The filing lists deadlines of February 28, May 31, August 31, and November 30 for March, June, September, and December…
- Contact
Application contact: William J Gilchrest
Mailing address: Pmb 395 50 Market Street 1A, South Portland, ME 04106
Phone: (207) 741-5000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cape Elizabeth Home funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cedars Nursing Care Center Inc ($20K). Together the top 10 received $91K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 37 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing states that grants are for eligible organizations located in Maine, with emphasis on Cape Elizabeth, South Portland, and Scarborough. All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Maine.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Cape Elizabeth Home open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 10 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 40% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2021) to $91K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $91K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cedars Nursing Care Center Inc Portland, ME | To implement a new wheelchair washer to sanitize wheelchairs, walkers, and other essential equipment | $19,780 |
| Hospice of Southern Maine Scarborough, ME | To provide hospice care, grief support, and volunteer services to patients and their loved ones located in scarborough, south portland, and cape elizabeth, Maine | $15,000 |
| Peregrine Corporation South Portland, ME | For the waves senior program for persons with intellectual disabilities | $10,000 |
| Eastern Area Agency on Aging Brewer, ME | For the furry friends food bank to provide supplemental pet food and supplies to low-income, older adult pet owners in eastern Maine | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities Portland, ME | To provide programs and services for seniors with health problems who are located in scarborough, south portland, and cape elizabeth, Maine | $10,000 |
| Volunteers of America Brunswick, ME | To ensure older adults have access to the resources needed to remain in the portland, Maine area | $7,500 |
| Portland Wheelers Portland, ME | To provide bikes and transportation to bring seniors for bike rides at locations in scarborough, south portland, and cape elizabeth, Maine | $5,000 |
| Mount Desert Nursing Association Northeast Harbor, ME | To provide in-home nursing, physical, and occupational therapy to seniors located in scarborough, south portland, and cape elizabeth, Maine | $5,000 |
| Milestone Recovery Portland, ME | To provide meals, shelter, and treatment services to individuals with substance use disorders | $5,000 |
| St Joseph Healthcare Foundation Bangor, ME | To purchase six microlife watchbp office devices to improve diagnostic accuracy and promote guideline - concordant treatment | $3,600 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,865,165 | $112,477 | $112,973 | $90,880 | 10 | $93,578 | $97,311 | $86,695 |
| 2024 | $1,754,856 | $101,571 | $101,398 | $81,970 | 8 | $84,384 | $87,582 | $83,823 |
| 2023 | $1,651,353 | $59,765 | $90,063 | $70,655 | 9 | $72,081 | $46,752 | $77,472 |
| 2022 | $1,528,400 | $63,163 | $86,800 | $65,000 | 5 | $66,453 | $48,021 | $80,420 |
| 2021 | $1,901,172 | $131,503 | $72,526 | $60,000 | 5 | $60,959 | $121,371 | $68,684 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cape Elizabeth Home reported a distributable amount of $87K for 2025 — 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 foundation’s filing describes eligible recipients as qualified 501(c)(3) senior agencies, senior medical providers, nursing homes, assisted living homes, boarding homes, and retirement homes located in Maine. Its stated emphasis is on Cape Elizabeth, South Portland, and Scarborough. The filing also specifies that grants are not awarded to individuals.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of supported work. The Cedars says it offers living options for seniors and provides long-term care to sick and elderly people. Hospice of Southern Maine describes its work as providing compassion, care, and comfort through end of life. Portland Wheelers says it provides social connection and joy through accessible outdoor biking experiences. Peregrine Corporation describes support for people with emotional and intellectual disabilities, and Milestone Recovery says it serves people experiencing substance use disorders, mental illnesses, and homelessness.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $90,880. Grants ranged from $3,600 to $19,780, with a median grant of $8,750.
The largest grants included $19,780 to Cedars Nursing Care Center for a wheelchair washer; $15,000 to Hospice of Southern Maine for hospice care, grief support, and volunteer services; and $10,000 each to Peregrine Corporation for its WAVES senior program and Eastern Area Agency on Aging for its Furry Friends Food Bank. Other grants included $10,000 to Catholic Charities, $7,500 to Volunteers of America, and $5,000 each to Portland Wheelers, Mount Desert Nursing Association, and Milestone Recovery. St Joseph Healthcare Foundation received $3,600 for six blood pressure monitoring devices.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists K Scott Berry as president; William J Gilchrest as treasurer; Paulette Parker and Rita M Farry as directors; and Martha Duncan as secretary.
Cape Elizabeth Home is led by K. Scott Berry, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
K. Scott Berry
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rita M. Farry
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paulette Parker
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martha Duncan
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William J. Gilchrest
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Carolyn M. Carson (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: April Caricchio (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Helen M. McGuiness (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Elizabeth Home
How much does Cape Elizabeth Home give each year?
Cape Elizabeth Home gave $91K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $82K across 8 grants.
What is Cape Elizabeth Home's typical grant size?
Cape Elizabeth Home's median grant in 2025 was $8,750, and its average grant was $9,088, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Cape Elizabeth Home that year got $6K on average.
Where does Cape Elizabeth Home give grants?
Cape Elizabeth Home gives mostly in Maine: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, ME (4 grants).
Does Cape Elizabeth Home give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Cape Elizabeth Home's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Cape Elizabeth Home's largest grantees?
Cape Elizabeth Home's largest 2025 grantees include Cedars Nursing Care Center Inc ($19,780), Hospice of Southern Maine ($15,000) and Peregrine Corporation ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Cape Elizabeth Home?
Cape Elizabeth Home reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $94K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $87K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Cape Elizabeth Home fund?
The foundation’s filing describes eligible recipients as qualified 501(c)(3) senior agencies, senior medical providers, nursing homes, assisted living homes, boarding homes, and retirement homes located in Maine. Its stated emphasis is on Cape Elizabeth, South Portland, and Scarborough. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cape Elizabeth Home?
The filing states that applications must be in writing and include the applicant’s name and address; the name and address of the qualified licensed facility; anticipated expenses related to occupancy; the applicant’s… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cape Elizabeth Home's EIN?
Cape Elizabeth Home's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0238086. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 29, 2022)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Cape Elizabeth Home funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/cape-elizabeth-home-morg_f806e40e0cf94aecac1a8a3426e4c3b1
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