The Gordon E and May R Cadwgan Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3426100 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$196K
Organizations funded33
Typical grant$6,000
Total assets$2.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $6,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
78% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha-1 Foundation | Coral Gables, FL | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution | $15,000 |
| Ibis Charities Foundation | West Palm Beach, FL | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution | $13,000 |
| Americares Foundation | Stamford, CT | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution | $8,000 |
| Dana Hall School - Annual Fund | Wellesley, MA | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution | $8,000 |
| Dana Hall School - Upper School Classroom Fund | Wellesley, MA | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution | $7,000 |
| The Dressage Foundation - Adv Dressage Prize | Lincoln, NE | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution | $7,000 |
| The Dressage Foundation - Patsy Albers Award Fund | Lincoln, NE | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution | $7,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution | $6,500 |
| Heart to Heart International - Ukraine & Turkey Crisis | Lenexa, KS | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution | $6,500 |
| International Rescue Committee | Boston, MA | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution | $6,500 |
| Direct Relief | Santa Barbara, CA | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution | $6,500 |
| Save the Children | Fairfield, CT | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution | $6,500 |
| Place of Hope | Boca Raton, FL | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution | $6,000 |
| The Williston Northampton School | Easthampton, MA | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution | $6,000 |
| University of Massachusetts | Amherst, MA | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution | $6,000 |
| University of North Carolina | Chapel Hill, NC | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution | $6,000 |
| Vassar College | Poughkeepsie, NY | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution | $6,000 |
| Faith Hope Love Charity Inc | Palm Springs, FL | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution | $5,500 |
| Dana Hall School - Riding Center Fund | Wellesley, MA | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution | $5,000 |
| The Dressage Foundation - Dressage Judges Endowment Fd | Lincoln, NE | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution | $5,000 |
| The Dressage Foundation - Michael Poulin Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution | $5,000 |
| The Dressage Foundation - the Gifted Fund | Lincoln, NE | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution | $5,000 |
| Ibis Friends of Veterans | West Palm Beach, FL | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution | $4,000 |
| New England Dressage Association | Ipswich, MA | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution | $4,000 |
| Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center | Loxahatchee, FL | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution | $4,000 |
| Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League | West Palm Beach, FL | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution | $3,500 |
| Big Dog Rescue Ranch | Loxahatchee, FL | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution | $3,000 |
| Palm Beach County Food Bank | Lake Worth Beach, FL | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution | $3,000 |
| Fairview Volunteer Fire Department | Fairview, NC | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution | $2,500 |
| Childrens Home Society of Florida | Orlando, FL | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution | $2,000 |
| Coalition to End Homelessness | Pawtucket, RI | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $196,000 | 33 |
| 2024 | $236,000 | 35 |
| 2023 | $208,000 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621279349101507
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3426100
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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