Cadeau Foundation
Cadeau Foundation is a private foundation based in Patagonia, Arizona. Its 2022 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Cadeau Foundation at a glance
In short: Cadeau Foundation gave $7.9M across 52 grants in 2022 (avg $152K), mostly in Montana. 0% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $7,893,256
- +2823.4% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 52
- -3.7% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $151,793
- +2935.9% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $146,232
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 52, 2022)
- Primary geography
- Montana (72% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Cadeau Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing is marked as a final return.
- Contact
Mailing address: 134 Wood Canyon Road, Patagonia, AZ 85624
Phone: (520) 394-0023
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cadeau Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Friends of the Shelter Inc ($339K). Together the top 10 received $2.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
163 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 111 grants of 163 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Montana (72%) and Idaho (19%). Smaller shares went to recipients in Kentucky (4%), Washington (3%), and Nevada (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 52 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Cadeau Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 0 of 52 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $270K (2021) to $7.9M (2022). In 2022 it made 52 grants totaling $7.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Shelter Inc Union, KY | Protection of Animals | $338,770 |
| The Montana Land Reliance Helena, MT | Land Conservation | $227,472 |
| Bitter Root Land Trust Hamilton, MT | Land Conservation | $227,471 |
| Spay Montana Butte, MT | Protection of Animals | $216,910 |
| Thompson River Animal Care Thompson Falls, MT | Protection of Animals | $212,036 |
| Animal Ark Reno, NV | Protection of Animals | $203,912 |
| Flathead Spay & Neuter Task Force Columbia Falls, MT | Protection of Animals | $203,912 |
| People & Carnivores Bozeman, MT | Land Conservation | $203,912 |
| Lemhi County Humane Society Salmon, ID | Protection of Animals | $203,231 |
| Kaniksu Land Trust Sandpoint, ID | Land Conservation | $189,289 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
— = not provided.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $1,762,948 | $8,011,851 | $7,893,256 | 52 | $7,974,334 | $1,749,454 | $187,212 |
| 2021 | $6,248,903 | $292,029 | $370,734 | $270,000 | 54 | $357,383 | $281,293 | $416,611 |
| 2020 | $6,327,608 | $321,570 | $384,109 | $315,000 | 57 | — | $302,199 | $365,441 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cadeau Foundation reported a distributable amount of $187K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included support for animal protection, land conservation, and wildlife conservation. Among the grantees, the Montana Land Reliance describes its mission as permanently protecting private lands significant for agriculture, habitat, and open space. Bitter Root Land Trust says it works to conserve water, wildlife, and working farms and ranches in Montana’s Bitterroot Valley. Lemhi County Humane Society says it provides shelter for homeless animals, funds public spay and neuter programs, and works against animal abuse and neglect.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 52 grants totaling $7,893,256. Grants ranged from $67,429 to $338,770, with a median of $146,232. Among the largest grants were $338,770 to Friends of the Shelter Inc. for animal protection; $227,472 to the Montana Land Reliance for land conservation; $227,471 to Bitter Root Land Trust for land conservation; and $216,910 to Spay Montana for animal protection.
Other notable recipients included Animal Ark ($203,912), Lemhi County Humane Society ($203,231), Kaniksu Land Trust ($189,289), Montana Wild Wings Recovery Center ($176,290), Supporters of Abuse Free Environments ($162,480), and Lemhi Regional Land Trust ($151,786).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Vicki J. Rutter as administrator.
Cadeau Foundation's only listed officer is Vicki J. Rutter, Administrator on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2022 filing
Vicki J. Rutter
Administrator
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$41K (2020) → $68K (2022)
Former officers (6)
- Former: Gail Goheen (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Chris D. Mikkelsen (2020) — Advisor
- Former: Lawrence D. Johnson (2020) — Advisor
- Former: Marianne Love (2020) — Advisor
- Former: Philip Crissman (2020) — Advisor
- Former: Wendy Ninteman (2020) — Advisor
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $68K, to Vicki J Rutter (Administrator).
Frequently asked questions about Cadeau Foundation
How much does Cadeau Foundation give each year?
Cadeau Foundation gave $7.9M across 52 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $270K across 54 grants.
What is Cadeau Foundation's typical grant size?
Cadeau Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $146,232, and its average grant was $151,793, across 52 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Cadeau Foundation give grants?
Cadeau Foundation gives mostly in Montana: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Idaho (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Missoula, MT (9 grants), Kalispell, MT (7 grants), Helena, MT (4 grants) and Hamilton, MT (3 grants).
Does Cadeau Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 52 grants with a stated purpose on Cadeau Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Land Conservation" (16 grants), "Humanitarian Programs" (15 grants) and "Protection of Animals" (11 grants).
Who are Cadeau Foundation's largest grantees?
Cadeau Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Friends of the Shelter Inc ($338,770), The Montana Land Reliance ($227,472) and Bitter Root Land Trust ($227,471), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 10% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does Cadeau Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included support for animal protection, land conservation, and wildlife conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cadeau Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Cadeau Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Cadeau Foundation reported a distributable amount of $187K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Cadeau Foundation's EIN?
Cadeau Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1484455. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does Cadeau Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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