The James and Felicia Cashin Foundation

NIPOMO, CA EIN: 86-2117859

The James and Felicia Cashin Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NIPOMO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 16 grants totaling $237K. Net investment income was $94K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.6M

+0.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$237K

+29.2% YoY

Grant Count

+300.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$15K

-67.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The James and Felicia Cashin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $80K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About The James and Felicia Cashin Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Ready to take the next step with The James and Felicia Cashin Foundation?

Assess fit for your org Draft an LOI Find open RFPs

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

California $556K (91%)

Texas $14K (2%)

Connecticut $11K (2%)

Maryland $11K (2%)

Virginia $9K (1%)

North Carolina $5K (1%)

District of Columbia $3K (0%)

Iowa $2K (0%)

States

California Connecticut District of Columbia Iowa Maryland North Carolina Texas Virginia

Cities

ArlingtonArroyo GrandeAustinAvila BeachBooneClarksburgCrestonDuarteGrover BeachNew CanaanPismo BeachRaleighSan FranciscoSan Luis ObispoSanta BarbaraStanfordWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,647,563	$1,644,843	$1,599,565
Revenue	$115,617	$32,586	$-108,819
Expenses	$260,834	$213,873	$161,720
Qualifying Distributions	$236,881	$183,310	$136,155
Net Investment Income	$93,849	$21,238	$35,166
Distributable Amount	$79,838	$80,714	$78,290

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

62 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Cal Poly College of Liberal Arts ($192,881), Family Care Network ($10,000), Operation Surf ($5,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ALZHEIMERS ASSOCIATION CLARKSBURG, MD	TO PROVIDE ALZHEIMER'S CARE, SUPPORT, RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY	$1,000
CAL POLY COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA	TO PROVIDE AUDIO/VISUAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES TO COLLEGE STUDENTS	$192,881
FAMILY CARE NETWORK SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA	TO PROVIDE CLINICAL AND TREATMENT SERVICES, AND SUPPORT TO CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES IMPACTED BY TRAUMA.	$10,000
GREENER PASTURES FARM SANCTUARY ARROYO GRANDE, CA	TO SUPPORT THE RESCUE, REHABILITATION AND CARE FOR FARM ANIMALS SAVED FROM NEGLECT, KILL PENS, SLAUGHTER HOUSES AND FACTORY FARMS	$3,000
NATIONAL BRUSSELS GRIFFON RESCUE NEW CANAAN, CT	TO PROVIDE MEDICAL & EMOTIONAL TREATMENTS, CARE & ADOPTION OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESCUED BRUSSELS GRIFFONS, AND	$3,000
OPERATION SURF AVILA BEACH, CA	TO INSPIRE INJURED MILITARY AND VETERANS TO SEEK WELLNESS THROUGH THE HEALING POWERS OF THE OCEAN	$5,000
PEOPLES SELF-HELP HOUSING CORPORATION SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA	TO SUPPORT BUILDING AFFORDABLE HOMES AND PROVIDING SERVICES TO LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS, FAMILIES, FARMWORKERS, SENIORS AND VETERANS	$2,000
RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME FOUNDATION AUSTIN, TX	TO HELP DISSEMINATE INFORMATION ABOUT RLS AND FUND VITAL RESEARCH TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF THOSE LIVING WITH THE DISEASE	$4,000
ST PATRICK'S CATHOLIC CHURCH ARROYO GRANDE, CA	TO PAY FOR REPLACEMENT WINDOWS IN THE CHURCH	$3,000
THE ALS ASSOCIATION ARLINGTON, VA	TO DISCOVER TREATMENTS & A CURE FOR ALS, AND TO SERVE, EMPOWER & ADVOCATE FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY ALS	$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
FELICIA CASHIN	PRESIDENT	2	—
JAMES CASHIN	VICE PRESIDENT	1	—
BETTY MUNDY	SECRETARY/TREASURER	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The James and Felicia Cashin Foundation?

The James and Felicia Cashin Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NIPOMO, CA. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The James and Felicia Cashin Foundation?

As of 2024, The James and Felicia Cashin Foundation holds $1.6M in total assets with $116K in annual revenue. It awarded 16 grants totaling $237K in 2024.

Where does The James and Felicia Cashin Foundation operate?

The James and Felicia Cashin Foundation has awarded grants in California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Iowa, Maryland, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia.

What size grants does The James and Felicia Cashin Foundation award?

In 2024, The James and Felicia Cashin Foundation awarded 16 grants totaling $237K — an average of about $15K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The James and Felicia Cashin Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The James and Felicia Cashin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $80K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The James and Felicia Cashin Foundation's EIN?

The James and Felicia Cashin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2117859. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.