John J Mcardle III and Joan Creamer Mcardle Foundation
Historical FunderAndover, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6946737 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JOHN JOAN C MCARDLE |
|---|---|
| Address | 47 CENTRAL STREET, ANDOVER MA 01810 |
| Phone | 9784756683 |
| Form and materials | IN WRITING & IN TRIPLICATE |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
37% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lahey Clinic Foundation Inc | Charlestown, MA | Public health | $100,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Boston, MA | Medical research | $100,000 |
| The Trustees of Smith College | Northampton, MA | Education | $25,000 |
| Andover Center for History & Culture | Andover, MA | Historic preservation | $15,000 |
| Battleship Texas Foundation | Houston, TX | Historic preservation | $5,000 |
| Boston Ballet | Boston, MA | Arts | $5,000 |
| Brooks School | North Andover, MA | Education | $5,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | New York, NY | Medical research | $5,000 |
| Tabor Academy | Marion, MA | Education | $5,000 |
| The National Wwii Museum | New Orleans, LA | Education | $5,000 |
| The Wharton Fund | Philadelphia, PA | Education | $5,000 |
| Buddy Dog Humane Society | Sudbury, MA | Animal welfare | $2,500 |
| Canine Companions for Independence Inc | Santa Rosa, CA | Service dogs | $2,500 |
| Rosie's Place | Boston, MA | Women's shelter | $2,500 |
| Andover Village Improvement Society | Andover, MA | Land preservation | $1,000 |
| Marginal Way Preservation Fund | Ogunquit, ME | Land conservation | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $284,500 | 16 |
| 2024 | $204,500 | 13 |
| 2023 | $175,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641249349102164
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6946737
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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