Marie Eccles Caine Foundation-russell

WHITEFISH, MT EIN: 94-2764258

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$17.4M

+3.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.3M

+84.7% YoY

Grant Count

-33.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$112K

+177.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marie Eccles Caine Foundation-russell reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding focus areas include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Arts and creative endeavors

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily directs its grantmaking toward Utah-based organizations and initiatives, though it maintains its operational headquarters in Whitefish, Montana.

Grant Distribution by State

Utah $4.0M (96%)

Montana $60K (1%)

Alabama $40K (1%)

Iowa $20K (0%)

Washington $20K (0%)

District of Columbia $10K (0%)

Minnesota $10K (0%)

States

Alabama District of Columbia Iowa Minnesota Montana Utah Washington

Cities

Albert LeaBooneBrigham CityHelenaKalispellLoganMontgomeryNorth LoganProvidenceRichmondSalt Lake CitySeattleWashingtonWhitefish

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $17,389,648
Total Annual Giving: $1,342,000

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$17,389,648	$16,880,725	$16,882,526
Revenue	$1,850,170	$864,049	$667,367
Expenses	$1,425,552	$795,809	$776,065
Qualifying Distributions	$1,342,256	$726,925	$715,736
Net Investment Income	$1,766,874	$795,165	$607,038
Distributable Amount	$1,114,356	$723,408	$723,170

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 2025

Grant Size Distribution

83 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Usu Caine College of the Arts ($497,000), Cache Valley Center for the Arts ($250,000), Pbs Utah ($150,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF LOGAN LOGAN, UT	GENERAL OPERATING	$100,000
BOX ELDER SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUNDATIO BRIGHAM CITY, UT	GENERAL OPERATING	$30,000
USU CAINE COLLEGE OF THE ARTS LOGAN, UT	SCHOLARSHIPS & PROGRAM SUPPORT	$497,000
BRIGHAM CITY FINE ARTS COUNCIL BRIGHAM CITY, UT	GENERAL OPERATING	$30,000
UTAH SYMPHONYUTAH OPERA SALT LAKE CITY, UT	GENERAL OPERATING	$100,000
MUSIC THEATRE WEST LOGAN, UT	GENERAL OPERATING	$40,000
NORTH CACHE MIDDLE SCHOOL RICHMOND, UT	GENERAL OPERATING	$10,000
PBS UTAH SALT LAKE CITY, UT	GENERAL OPERATING	$150,000
ALLEN AND ALICE STOKES NATURE CENTE LOGAN, UT	GENERAL OPERATING	$75,000
CACHE VALLEY CENTER FOR THE ARTS LOGAN, UT	GENERAL OPERATING	$250,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
MARIE RUSSELL-SHAW	Trustee	5	—
DANIEL C RUSSELL	Trustee	1.5	—
DAVID E RUSSELL	Trustee	1.5	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation has made significant contributions to Utah State University, including a $5.5 million gift to the institution. The foundation has also funded scholarship programs that carry forward the Caine legacy, including support for new scholars programs at Utah State University. Additionally, the foundation has provided grants to support historical records preservation efforts through the Utah State Historical Records Advisory Board.

Contact Information

Address: PO Box 5066, Whitefish, MT 59937-5066
Phone: 406-250-8081
EIN: 94-2764258

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Marie Eccles Caine Foundation-russell fund?

The foundation's primary funding focus areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Arts and creative endeavors

How do I apply for a grant from Marie Eccles Caine Foundation-russell?

**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $2,000 to $497,000. **Annual Giving:** The foundation distributed $1,342,000 in total giving based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing (2025). **Grant Activity:** The foundation currently has no live grant opportunities listed.

Where does Marie Eccles Caine Foundation-russell make grants?

The foundation primarily directs its grantmaking toward Utah-based organizations and initiatives, though it maintains its operational headquarters in Whitefish, Montana.

What size grants does Marie Eccles Caine Foundation-russell award?

In 2025, Marie Eccles Caine Foundation-russell awarded 12 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $112K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Marie Eccles Caine Foundation-russell required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Marie Eccles Caine Foundation-russell reported a distributable amount of $1.1M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Marie Eccles Caine Foundation-russell's EIN?

Marie Eccles Caine Foundation-russell's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2764258. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.