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The CAIN FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on relationship-based grantmaking, providing a total of $155K across 20 grantees in 2025. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
TRUSTEES OF BOSTON COLLEGE
CHESTNUT HILL, MA
$91.5K
9%

EARTHLINKS INC
Denver, CO
$43K
4%
ST JOSEPHS PREPARATORY SCHOOL
PHILADELPHIA, PA
$41K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$3.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$3K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CAIN FOUNDATION?
No. CAIN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CAIN FOUNDATION give?
CAIN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, Colorado, and New Jersey. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are CAIN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CAIN FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $3,250. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CAIN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, CAIN FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $155 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CAIN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, CAIN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include TRUSTEES OF BOSTON COLLEGE, EARTHLINKS INC, and ST JOSEPHS PREPARATORY SCHOOL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CAIN FOUNDATION?
CAIN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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