The Pasculano Foundation
The Pasculano Foundation is a private foundation based in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Its 2024 filing reports $3,045,000 in grants to 21 organizations. The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
The Pasculano Foundation at a glance
In short: The Pasculano Foundation gave $3.0M across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $145K), top state Massachusetts. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,045,000
- +21.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- -19.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $145,000
- +50.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $21,251,010
- +24.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (38% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Pasculano Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1180 Shore Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
Phone: (212) 773-3000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Pasculano Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bigelow Laboratory ($400K). Together the top 10 received $2.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 37 grants of 84 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in these states: Massachusetts, 38%; New York, 32%; Maine, 18%; Connecticut, 5%; and Virginia, 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Pasculano Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 21 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 194% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 235% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2021) to $3.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $3.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bigelow Laboratory East Boothbay, ME | To Promote the Work of the Organization | $400,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy New York, NY | To Promote the Work of the Organization | $400,000 |
| Conservation Law Foundation Boston, MA | To Promote the Work of the Organization | $250,000 |
| Horizons for Homeless Children Roxbury, MA | To Promote the Work of the Organization | $200,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council New York, NY | To Promote the Work of the Organization | $200,000 |
| Greenwave Organization Corp New Haven, CT | To Promote the Work of the Organization | $150,000 |
| Prosperityme Portland, ME | To Promote the Work of the Organization | $125,000 |
| Urban Arts New York, NY | To Promote the Work of the Organization | $120,000 |
| Compass Working Capital Boston, MA | To Promote the Work of the Organization | $120,000 |
| Ceres Inc Boston, MA | To Promote the Work of the Organization | $100,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21,251,010 | $7,482,398 | $3,337,457 | $3,045,000 | 21 | $3,129,098 | $1,309,039 | $1,332,765 |
| 2023 | $17,106,069 | $1,574,624 | $2,754,387 | $2,505,000 | 26 | $2,604,673 | $1,444,910 | $915,535 |
| 2022 | $18,285,832 | $1,038,328 | $1,352,123 | $1,095,000 | 13 | $1,178,167 | $872,372 | $1,034,271 |
| 2021 | $18,599,627 | $5,132,300 | $1,260,306 | $1,035,000 | 14 | $1,119,231 | $1,352,759 | $1,126,788 |
| 2020 | $14,727,633 | $1,076,539 | $1,415,823 | $1,286,500 | 10 | — | $965,671 | $881,577 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Pasculano Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations working in environmental protection, homelessness, ocean farming, financial stability, youth development, school food, and arts mentorship. For example, Conservation Law Foundation describes its mission as protecting New England’s environment, while Horizons for Homeless Children says it works to improve the lives of homeless children and their families. GreenWave says it trains and supports regenerative ocean farmers; ProsperityME describes its work as empowering refugee and immigrant communities through education and counseling. Other grantees describe work to help low-income families build assets (Compass Working Capital), connect children to healthy food in schools (FoodCorps), empower young people through music and creative employment (Zumix), and support teens through mentorship and paid professional experiences (Artists for Humanity).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $3,045,000. Grants ranged from $30,000 to $400,000, with a median of $100,000. Among the largest reported awards were $400,000 each to Bigelow Laboratory and The Nature Conservancy; $250,000 to Conservation Law Foundation; $200,000 each to Horizons for Homeless Children and the Natural Resources Defense Council; and $150,000 to GreenWave Organization Corp. Other reported grants included $125,000 to ProsperityME and $120,000 each to Urban Arts and Compass Working Capital.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard Pasculano and Lynne Pasculano as trustees, and Mark Pasculano and Suzanne McGinn as co-presidents.
The Pasculano Foundation is led by Mark Pasculano, Co-President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark Pasculano
Co-President
Vice President & Director → Co-President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne McGinn
Co-President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynne Pasculano
Trustee
Co-President, Director & Secretary → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Pasculano
Trustee
Co-President & Director → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Susan McGinn (2020–2021) — Vice President & Director
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 The Pasculano Foundation
How much does The Pasculano Foundation give each year?
The Pasculano Foundation gave $3.0M across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.5M across 26 grants.
What is The Pasculano Foundation's typical grant size?
The Pasculano Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $145,000, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Pasculano Foundation give grants?
The Pasculano Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (32%) and Maine (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants), Boston, MA (5 grants) and Portland, ME (2 grants).
Does The Pasculano Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on The Pasculano Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Promote the Work of the Organization" (21 grants).
Who are The Pasculano Foundation's largest grantees?
The Pasculano Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Bigelow Laboratory ($400,000), The Nature Conservancy ($400,000) and Conservation Law Foundation ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Pasculano Foundation?
The Pasculano Foundation reported $21.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Pasculano Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations working in environmental protection, homelessness, ocean farming, financial stability, youth development, school food, and arts mentorship. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Pasculano Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Pasculano Foundation's EIN?
The Pasculano Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8037834. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Pasculano Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Pasculano Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-pasculano-foundation-morg_ede22944cf1045658347aec7dfca406e
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