Cascade Foundation is a private foundation based in Rockport, Maine. Established in 2006, it operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization focused on philanthropy and grantmaking.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.9M
-4.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$735K
+8.4% YoY
Grant Count
34
-8.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
+18.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Cascade Foundation primarily funds the following areas:
- Environmental conservation
- Arts and culture
- Science and technology
- Healthcare
- Education
- Youth mentorship programs
- Support for underprivileged populations
- Women's shelter support
- Theatre productions
The foundation has identified specific program areas including support for the National Fragile X Foundation, Maine Family Planning, and Planned Parenthood.
Grantmaking
The foundation distributed approximately $375,662 across 27 documented grants in 2023, with additional grants bringing the total to $677,662.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Cascade Foundation operates primarily in Maine, with a focus on local and regional grantmaking.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $13,517,320
- Total Revenues: -$87,362
- Total Expenses: $1,181,262
- Annual Income (reported): $6.9M
- Total Assets (alternate reporting): $12.9M
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,935,807 | $13,517,320 | $14,821,884 |
| Revenue | $698,159 | $-87,362 | $-223,693 |
| Expenses | $1,273,131 | $1,181,262 | $1,209,073 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,049,904 | $966,948 | $1,001,568 |
| Net Investment Income | $480,362 | $221,282 | $90,960 |
| Distributable Amount | $879,103 | $840,160 | $897,137 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
170 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Victoria Dibner – Director, President/Assistant Manager
- Daniel Dibner – Treasurer
- Bern Dibner – Director
The foundation employs 3 staff members.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL DIBNER | TREASURER | 35 | $103,500 |
| VICTORIA DIBNER | PRESIDENT | 35 | $103,500 |
| BERN DIBNER | DIRECTOR | 35 | $102,750 |
| AURORA DIBNER | DIRECTOR | 5 | $12,000 |
| AVALON FENNESSEY | DIRECTOR | 5 | $12,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Cascade Foundation ranks among the top foundations by total giving in Maine, with $677,662 in total giving reported.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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