Quick Summary
Name: Marie Eccles Caine Foundation-Russell Family Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $1,342,000 (2025) |
| Grant Range | $2,000 - $497,000 |
| Average Grant | Not publicly disclosed |
| Application Method | No Public Process / Invitation Only |
Contact Details
Based in Whitefish, MT
No public website or contact information available
Geographic Focus
Primarily northern Utah, with emphasis on Cache Valley region
Funding Priorities
- Arts and Culture: Strong focus on supporting arts programs, particularly at Utah State University (Caine School of the Arts, theatre department, music department)
- Education: Scholarships (Caine Scholars for Excellence), university programs
- Agriculture: Dairy science programs
- History: Historical preservation and education
- Human Services: Community support programs
- Public Broadcasting: Utah Public Radio support
What They Don't Fund
Information not publicly available
Application Method
This is a private family foundation that does not accept unsolicited grant applications. Grants appear to be made through trustee discretion and existing relationships with institutions, particularly Utah State University and arts organizations in northern Utah.
The foundation was formed in 1981 to honor Marie Eccles Caine (1892-1981) and George Ballif Caine (1889-1969), with continued stewardship by their daughter Manon Caine Russell (1931-2017) and son-in-law Dan C. Russell (1930-2017).
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