A Caring Community (doing business as The Fabulous Find) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit resale boutique that donates its monthly profits to a variety of local Seacoast-area nonprofits to support arts, education, environment, health, social services and related community needs.
Focus Areas
The ArtsEducationConservation / EnvironmentWomen and childrenVeteransHealth and well beingFood pantriesFuel assistanceAnimal welfare
Who They Fund
unspecified nonprofit organizationsbroad/general public (unspecified)
Funding Style
unrestricted/general operating support
About Caring Community
A Caring Community Inc makes its grants through The Fabulous Find, a resale boutique that distributes monthly profits to selected 501(c)(3) organizations in the Seacoast area. The pattern is monthly, board-directed, and centered on local nonprofits rather than individuals or investments. Recent grants show support for arts, education, conservation, health, and social services, with general operating support common across recipients.
The largest recent grants cluster around organizations in Portsmouth and Kittery. Gather received $14,073 for general support, and Footprints Food Pantry received $14,072 for general support. In 2024, The Birchtree Center and Greengard Center for Autism each received $13,596, while Connection Peer Support Ctr and Conservation Law -gb Waterkeeper each received $12,632. These awards illustrate a mix of human services, education, and environmental work, alongside historical, cultural, and community organizations.
The foundation’s profile is shaped by recurring monthly partner selections. Recipients are typically 501(c)(3) organizations based in, or connected to, the Seacoast and Piscataqua region, and support is framed as flexible funding. That makes A Caring Community Inc a local, relationship-based grantmaker with a repeated emphasis on mission support for nearby nonprofits.
What Caring Community Funds
Across the arts, the foundation gave $11,117 to Kittery Art Assoc for general support and $12,631 to Gundalow Company for general support. In education-related work, The Birchtree Center received $13,596 and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nh received $12,128, both as general support. Health and well-being shows up in grants such as $12,367 to Seacoast Mental Health Ctr for general purpose and $11,254 to Sober Sisters Recovery for general support.
The environment and conservation bucket includes $12,632 to Conservation Law -gb Waterkeeper and $11,893 to Great Bay Stewards, both unrestricted in purpose. Community safety and basic needs appear in $14,072 to Footprints Food Pantry and $11,060 to Table of Plenty. Women and children are also part of the stated priority set, reflected in awards to organizations such as Magnolia House Nh and Dover Childrens Home.
How Caring Community Gives
Typical awards fall in a narrow range: the 25th percentile is $8,642, the median is $10,175, and the 75th percentile is $12,010. The recent grants list shows repeated annual activity in both 2023 and 2024, with multiple recipients appearing within each year but no evidence here of the same grantee receiving awards across multiple years. Grantmaking is handled through The Fabulous Find’s monthly profit distributions, with selections made by the board of directors. Unsolicited applications are accepted through the monthly partner programs.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$349K
Total Assets
$750K
Total Revenue
$824K
Total Expenses
$779K
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $9K and $12K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$9K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$12K
Geographic Reach
Regional2 states funded
About 31% of grants go to recipients in NH.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
MARCYE PHILBROOK
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Where Caring Community Makes Grants
Grantmaking is regional and concentrated in the Seacoast/Piscataqua area. New Hampshire recipients appear most often, including Portsmouth, Dover, Rye, Hampton, Greenland, Stratham, Somersworth, Rollinsford, and North Berwick. Maine recipients include Kittery, York, Cape Neddick, Kennebunk, and No Berwick. The grants data shows 31% of awards to recipients in Maine, while the remainder land primarily in New Hampshire. All recorded grants are to U.S. organizations.
Frequently Asked Questions About Caring Community
What does A Caring Community Inc fund most often?
It gives monthly profits to selected 501(c)(3) organizations in the Seacoast/Piscataqua region, with stated priority areas including the arts, education, conservation, women and children, veterans, health and well-being, food pantries, and fuel assistance.
Does A Caring Community Inc accept unsolicited applications?
Yes. The active monthly partner programs all note that unsolicited applications are accepted.
What is the typical grant size?
Typical awards are fairly consistent: the 25th percentile is $8,642, the median is $10,175, and the 75th percentile is $12,010.
Where are most grantees located?
Recipients are concentrated in New Hampshire, which accounts for the largest share by grant count. Recent awards also go to Maine communities such as Kittery, York, Cape Neddick, Kennebunk, and North Berwick.
Are grants usually general operating support or restricted support?
Most recent awards are listed as general support or general purpose, and the foundation’s philosophy tags point to unrestricted, flexible, program-agnostic funding and core organizational support.
Latest 990 Filing
2024
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2024.
Recent Grants
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
Recipient
Location
Amount
Year
Purpose
GREENGARD CENTER FOR AUTISM
PORTSMOUTH, NH
$13,596
2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
THE BIRCHTREE CENTER
PORTSMOUTH, NH
$13,596
2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
CONNECTION PEER SUPPORT CTR
PORTSMOUTH, NH
$12,632
2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
CONSERVATION LAW -GB WATERKEEPER
PORTSMOUTH, NH
$12,632
2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
GUNDALOW COMPANY
PORTSMOUTH, NH
$12,631
2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
KREMPELS CENTER
PORTSMOUTH, NH
$12,367
2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
SEACOAST MENTAL HEALTH CTR
PORTSMOUTH, NH
$12,367
2024
GENERAL PURPOSE
MT AGAMENTICUS TO THE SEA
KITTERY, ME
$12,367
2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
GREAT BAY STEWARDS
GREENLAND, NH
$11,893
2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
NO BERWICK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
NO BERWICK, ME
$11,892
2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
STRATHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY
STRATHAM, NH
$11,892
2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
THE RYAN HOUSE PROJECT
NORTH BERWICK, ME
$11,255
2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
SOBER SISTERS RECOVERY
SOMERSWORTH, NH
$11,254
2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
PISCATAQUA YOUTH SAILING ASSOC
KITTERY, ME
$11,117
2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
KITTERY ART ASSOC
KITTERY, ME
$11,117
2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
ISLES OF SHOALS HISTORIC & RESEARCH
PORTSMOUTH, NH
$11,116
2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
TABLE OF PLENTY
CAPE NEDDICK, ME
$11,060
2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
POPE MEMORIAL HUMANE SOC
DOVER, NH
$11,060
2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
NORTH BERWICK FOOD PANTRY
NORTH BERWICK, ME
$11,059
2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
LEE PUBLIC LIBRARY COMM CTR
LEE, NH
$9,880
2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
BERWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY
BERWICK, ME
$9,880
2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
FRIENDS OF WELLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
WELLS, ME
$9,880
2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
WARNER HOUSE ASSOC
PORTSMOUTH, NH
$9,279
2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
SEACOAST COMMUNITY SCHOOL
PORTSMOUTH, NH
$9,279
2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
NH THEATRE PROJECT
PORTSMOUTH, NH
$9,279
2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
OUR PLACE INC
DOVER, NH
$9,178
2024
GENERAL SUPPOT
AIDS RESPONSE SEACOAST
PORTSMOUTH, NH
$9,178
2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
YOGA IN ACTION
GREENLAND, NH
$9,178
2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY
WEST KENNEBUNK, ME
$8,504
2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
NH SPCA
STRATHAM, NH
$8,503
2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
HAVEN
PORTSMOUTH, NH
$6,825
2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
KIDS FREE TO GROW
KENNEBUNK, ME
$6,825
2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
CONNOR'S CLIMB FOUNDATION
EXETER, NH
$6,825
2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
GATHER
PORTSMOUTH, NH
$14,073
2023
GENERAL SUPPORT
FOOTPRINTS FOOD PANTRY
KITTERY, ME
$14,072
2023
GENERAL SUPPORT
MAGNOLIA HOUSE NH
HAMPTON, NH
$12,300
2023
GENERAL SUPPORT
SEACOAST SCIENCE CENTER
RYE, NH
$12,300
2023
GENERAL SUPPORT
OLDE YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
YORK, ME
$12,299
2023
GENERAL SUPPORT
PISCATAQUA MARITIME COMMISSION
PORTSMOUTH, NH
$12,209
2023
GENERAL SUPPORT
CENTER FOR WILDLIFE
CAPE NEDDICK, ME
$12,209
2023
GENERAL SUPPORT
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NH
PORTMOUTH, NH
$12,128
2023
GENERAL SUPPORT
DOVER CHILDRENS HOME
DOVER, NH
$12,128
2023
GENERAL SUPPORT
GARRISON PLAYERS
ROLLINSFORD, NH
$11,220
2023
GENERAL SUPPORT
MOFFETT-LADD HOUSE & GARDEN
PORTSMOUTH, NH
$11,220
2023
GENERAL SUPPORT
KENNEBUNK FREE LIBRARY
KENNEBUNK, ME
$11,219
2023
GENERAL SUPPORT
THE WAYSMEET CTR & CORNUCOPIA
DURHAM, NH
$10,175
2023
GENERAL SUPPORT
CAT TALES
SEABROOK, NH
$10,175
2023
GENERAL SUPPORT
SEACOAST EAT LOCAL
DOVER, NH
$10,175
2023
GENERAL SUPPORT
SEACOAST REPERTORY THEATRE
PORTSMOUTH, NH
$9,562
2023
GENERAL SUPPORT
ELIOT CONNECTS
ELIOT, ME
$9,561
2023
GENERAL SUPPORT
GREENGARD CENTER FOR AUTISM
$13,596
PORTSMOUTH, NH2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
THE BIRCHTREE CENTER
$13,596
PORTSMOUTH, NH2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
CONNECTION PEER SUPPORT CTR
$12,632
PORTSMOUTH, NH2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
CONSERVATION LAW -GB WATERKEEPER
$12,632
PORTSMOUTH, NH2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
GUNDALOW COMPANY
$12,631
PORTSMOUTH, NH2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
KREMPELS CENTER
$12,367
PORTSMOUTH, NH2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
SEACOAST MENTAL HEALTH CTR
$12,367
PORTSMOUTH, NH2024
GENERAL PURPOSE
MT AGAMENTICUS TO THE SEA
$12,367
KITTERY, ME2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
GREAT BAY STEWARDS
$11,893
GREENLAND, NH2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
NO BERWICK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
$11,892
NO BERWICK, ME2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
STRATHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY
$11,892
STRATHAM, NH2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
THE RYAN HOUSE PROJECT
$11,255
NORTH BERWICK, ME2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
SOBER SISTERS RECOVERY
$11,254
SOMERSWORTH, NH2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
PISCATAQUA YOUTH SAILING ASSOC
$11,117
KITTERY, ME2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
KITTERY ART ASSOC
$11,117
KITTERY, ME2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
ISLES OF SHOALS HISTORIC & RESEARCH
$11,116
PORTSMOUTH, NH2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
TABLE OF PLENTY
$11,060
CAPE NEDDICK, ME2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
POPE MEMORIAL HUMANE SOC
$11,060
DOVER, NH2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
NORTH BERWICK FOOD PANTRY
$11,059
NORTH BERWICK, ME2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
LEE PUBLIC LIBRARY COMM CTR
$9,880
LEE, NH2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
BERWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY
$9,880
BERWICK, ME2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
FRIENDS OF WELLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
$9,880
WELLS, ME2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
WARNER HOUSE ASSOC
$9,279
PORTSMOUTH, NH2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
SEACOAST COMMUNITY SCHOOL
$9,279
PORTSMOUTH, NH2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
NH THEATRE PROJECT
$9,279
PORTSMOUTH, NH2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
OUR PLACE INC
$9,178
DOVER, NH2024
GENERAL SUPPOT
AIDS RESPONSE SEACOAST
$9,178
PORTSMOUTH, NH2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
YOGA IN ACTION
$9,178
GREENLAND, NH2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY
$8,504
WEST KENNEBUNK, ME2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
NH SPCA
$8,503
STRATHAM, NH2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
HAVEN
$6,825
PORTSMOUTH, NH2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
KIDS FREE TO GROW
$6,825
KENNEBUNK, ME2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
CONNOR'S CLIMB FOUNDATION
$6,825
EXETER, NH2024
GENERAL SUPPORT
GATHER
$14,073
PORTSMOUTH, NH2023
GENERAL SUPPORT
FOOTPRINTS FOOD PANTRY
$14,072
KITTERY, ME2023
GENERAL SUPPORT
MAGNOLIA HOUSE NH
$12,300
HAMPTON, NH2023
GENERAL SUPPORT
SEACOAST SCIENCE CENTER
$12,300
RYE, NH2023
GENERAL SUPPORT
OLDE YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
$12,299
YORK, ME2023
GENERAL SUPPORT
PISCATAQUA MARITIME COMMISSION
$12,209
PORTSMOUTH, NH2023
GENERAL SUPPORT
CENTER FOR WILDLIFE
$12,209
CAPE NEDDICK, ME2023
GENERAL SUPPORT
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NH
$12,128
PORTMOUTH, NH2023
GENERAL SUPPORT
DOVER CHILDRENS HOME
$12,128
DOVER, NH2023
GENERAL SUPPORT
GARRISON PLAYERS
$11,220
ROLLINSFORD, NH2023
GENERAL SUPPORT
MOFFETT-LADD HOUSE & GARDEN
$11,220
PORTSMOUTH, NH2023
GENERAL SUPPORT
KENNEBUNK FREE LIBRARY
$11,219
KENNEBUNK, ME2023
GENERAL SUPPORT
THE WAYSMEET CTR & CORNUCOPIA
$10,175
DURHAM, NH2023
GENERAL SUPPORT
CAT TALES
$10,175
SEABROOK, NH2023
GENERAL SUPPORT
SEACOAST EAT LOCAL
$10,175
DOVER, NH2023
GENERAL SUPPORT
SEACOAST REPERTORY THEATRE
$9,562
PORTSMOUTH, NH2023
GENERAL SUPPORT
ELIOT CONNECTS
$9,561
ELIOT, ME2023
GENERAL SUPPORT
Open Grant Opportunities
Current and upcoming funding from Caring Community that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Open nowRolling / open intake
The Fabulous Find Community Grants
The ArtsEducationConservation+5 more
Who can apply: Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) organizations based in or with local chapters in the Seacoast area. The funder does not give to religious or political organizations, other thrift stores, or individuals. Prior recipients must wait at least 21 months to reapply.
Deadline: Applications are accepted by request; no fixed deadline stated. Previous recipients must wait at least 21 months to reapply.
Who can apply: Must be a 501(c)(3) organization or a nonprofit with a local chapter in the Seacoast area. The Fabulous Find does not fund religious organizations, political organizations, other thrift stores, or individuals. Prior recipients must wait at least 21 months before reapplying.
Deadline: No fixed deadline stated; applications can be requested during store hours. Prior recipients may reapply after 21 months.
Who can apply: Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) organizations based in or with local chapters in the Seacoast area. The organization must not be religious, political, another thrift store, or an individual. Past recipients must wait at least 21 months to reapply; the organization does not repeat within 2 years. Selection is at the discretion of the board of directors.
Deadline: No specific deadline stated; applications appear to be accepted through the store and reviewed at the board's discretion.
Monthly Beneficiary Partnership (The Fabulous Find)
ArtsEducationConservation+6 more
Who can apply: Must be a 501(c)(3) organization or have a local chapter in the Seacoast/Piscataqua region. The Fabulous Find does not give to religious or political organizations, other thrift stores, or individuals. Previous recipients must wait at least 21 months (do not repeat within 2 years) before reapplying.
Deadline: Rolling/recurring monthly selection. No specific posted deadline; applications are accepted in person at the store.
Who can apply: Must be a 501(c)(3) organization (or local chapter of one) operating in the Seacoast/Piscataqua region. The Fabulous Find does not give to religious or political organizations, other thrift stores, or individuals. Previous recipients must wait at least 21 months (~2 years) before reapplying.
Deadline: Monthly selection cycle; no specific public deadline listed. Applications are accepted in-person at the store.
Deadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.
