Cascadianow
CascadiaNow! provides technical assistance and customized consulting services to grassroots community groups furthering charitable and educational goals across Cascadia, the North American region commonly known as the Pacific Northwest. We aim to empower passionate Cascadians from all lifestyles and backgrounds to initiate social change in their communities of origin. Our core services include bookkeeping, publicity, networking and professional development opportunities, and fundraising consulting.
Cascadianow at a glance
In short: Cascadianow gave $29K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $29K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $28,848
- +2880.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $28,848
- Median grant
- $28,848
- Total assets
- $245,647
- -20.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Cascadianow funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Concussion Alliance ($29K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $968 (2023) to $29K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $29K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Concussion Alliance Seattle, WA | Transferring of project fund balance to newly incorporated 501c3 project. | $28,848 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $245,647 | $331,889 | $397,045 | $28,848 | 1 |
| 2023 | $309,620 | $392,183 | $346,874 | $968 | Total only |
| 2022 | $264,980 | $292,889 | $238,449 | $2,199 | Total only |
| 2021 | $221,543 | $326,066 | $207,420 | — | — |
| 2020 | $100,780 | $263,643 | $276,558 | $10,864 | Total only |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Cascadianow
Based on IRS filings
Cascadianow is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $246K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $29K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cascadianow is led by Rachelle Martin, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rachelle Martin
President
Treasurer → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Bowcut
Past President
President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Wishard
Treasurer
Finance Chair → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Molly McKinney
Secretary
Officer → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Susan Song (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Samuel Castonguay (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Cascadianow
How much does Cascadianow give each year?
Cascadianow gave $29K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $968 in grants paid.
How large is Cascadianow?
Cascadianow reported $246K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $332K.
What is Cascadianow?
Cascadianow is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Seattle, WA. It holds $246K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Cascadianow operate?
Cascadianow has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Cascadianow's EIN?
Cascadianow's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1954164. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 16, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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