Cascade Corporation
Cascade Corporation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Del Mar, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 6 grants totaling $396K.
Cascade Corporation at a glance
In short: Cascade Corporation gave $396K across 6 grants in 2023 (avg $66K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $395,700
- +10.5% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $65,950
- -7.9% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $35,850
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (85% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Cascade Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Community Found of South Jersey ($250K). Together the top 6 received $396K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 17 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Cascade Corporation gives
- Giving grew 40% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $283K (2020) to $396K (2023). In 2023 it made 6 grants totaling $396K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Found of South Jersey Haddonfield, NJ | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Samuel S Devico Senior Center Cape May Court House, NJ | Charitable | $58,000 |
| Center in the Park Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $55,000 |
| Township of Middle Cape May Court House, NJ | Charitable | $16,700 |
| JFCS of Southern New Jersey Cherry Hill, NJ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Generations Family Foundation Portland, OR | Charitable | $6,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $2,438 | $459,349 | $395,700 | 6 | $395,700 | — | $11,690 |
| 2022 | $456,911 | $-13,860 | $406,796 | $357,982 | 5 | $357,982 | — | $40,181 |
| 2021 | $939,870 | $168,423 | $433,686 | $358,000 | 3 | $383,000 | $142,436 | $60,032 |
| 2020 | $1,257,718 | $55,285 | $328,388 | $283,000 | 3 | — | $55,284 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cascade Corporation reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cascade Corporation is led by Donald Ambrose, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2023 is compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Donald Ambrose
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harry Gabriel Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raymond Hughes
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $6K (2023)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $6K, to Raymond Hughes (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Cascade Corporation
How much does Cascade Corporation give each year?
Cascade Corporation gave $396K across 6 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $358K across 5 grants.
What is Cascade Corporation's typical grant size?
Cascade Corporation's median grant in 2023 was $35,850, and its average grant was $65,950, across 6 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Cascade Corporation give grants?
Cascade Corporation gives mostly in New Jersey: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cape May Court House, NJ (2 grants).
Does Cascade Corporation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Cascade Corporation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (6 grants).
Who are Cascade Corporation's largest grantees?
Cascade Corporation's largest 2023 grantees include Community Found of South Jersey ($250,000), Samuel S Devico Senior Center ($58,000) and Center in the Park ($55,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What is Cascade Corporation?
Cascade Corporation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Del Mar, CA.
How much is Cascade Corporation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Cascade Corporation reported a distributable amount of $12K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Cascade Corporation's EIN?
Cascade Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2437508. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 4, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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