Cadre Foundation Inc
Cadre Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including humanitarian, animal-welfare, environmental, and other organizations.
Cadre Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Cadre Foundation Inc gave $4K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $151.821), top state New York. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,251
- -51.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $152
- -27.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $122
- Total assets
- $142,201
- +5.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (26% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Cadre Foundation Inc
- 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11 North Riding Drive, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
Phone: (856) 428-7012
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cadre Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Doctors Without Borders ($760). Together the top 10 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
178 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 178 grants of 178 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (26%), the District of Columbia (19%), California (11%), Virginia (11%), and Ohio (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Cadre Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 28 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 55% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 39% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2024) to $9K (2020). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | General Fund | $760 |
| World Food Program US Washington, DC | General Fund | $350 |
| Lady Freethinker Los Angeles, CA | General Fund | $320 |
| Animal Rescue Fund Amelia, OH | General Fund | $309 |
| Christian Broadcasting Network Virginia Beach, VA | General Fund | $240 |
| Judicial Watch Washington, DC | General Fund | $180 |
| Mercy Ships Lindale, TX | General Fund | $180 |
| National Audubon Society New York, NY | General Fund | $175 |
| The Heritage Foundation Thomasville, GA | General Fund | $175 |
| Friends of the Earth Washington, DC | General Fund | $165 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $142,201 | $13,235 | $6,045 | $4,251 | 28 | $4,251 | $11,441 | $10,920 |
| 2023 | $135,011 | $8,583 | $11,401 | $8,777 | 42 | $8,777 | $5,959 | $9,386 |
| 2022 | $137,829 | $7,082 | $8,159 | $5,259 | 31 | $5,259 | $4,182 | $8,743 |
| 2021 | $138,906 | $29,601 | $11,699 | $9,353 | 38 | $9,353 | $27,255 | $9,156 |
| 2020 | $121,004 | $16,184 | $11,677 | $9,496 | 39 | — | $14,003 | $7,366 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cadre Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. Lady Freethinker describes its work as promoting compassion for all species through content, investigations, and animal-rescue aid; Animal Rescue Fund describes providing temporary shelter and placing animals in homes. The National Audubon Society says it works toward bird conservation, while Friends of the Earth describes work on environmental and human health, social and economic justice, research, education, and movement-building. Doctors Without Borders and World Food Program US were also among the foundation’s largest 2024 grantees; their grant purposes were listed as general fund.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $4,251. Grants ranged from $10 to $760, with a median of $122. The largest grants included $760 to Doctors Without Borders, $350 to World Food Program US, $320 to Lady Freethinker, $309 to Animal Rescue Fund, and $240 to Christian Broadcasting Network. Other recipients included Judicial Watch ($180), Mercy Ships ($180), National Audubon Society ($175), The Heritage Foundation ($175), Friends of the Earth ($165), Nature Conservancy ($165), and Guide Dog Foundation ($140). The listed grant purposes were general fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Doris L. Carey was listed as president/director on the 2024 filing.
Cadre Foundation Inc is led by Doris L. Carey, President & Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Doris L. Carey
President & Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Diane C. Drewke (2020–2022) — Vice President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Cadre Foundation Inc
How much does Cadre Foundation Inc give each year?
Cadre Foundation Inc gave $4K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $9K across 42 grants.
What is Cadre Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Cadre Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $122, and its average grant was $152, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Cadre Foundation Inc give grants?
Cadre Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (19%) and California (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (5 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Cadre Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Cadre Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Cadre Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Cadre Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Doctors Without Borders ($760), World Food Program US ($350) and Lady Freethinker ($320), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Cadre Foundation Inc?
Cadre Foundation Inc reported $142K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Cadre Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cadre Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cadre Foundation Inc's EIN?
Cadre Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3341312. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Cadre Foundation Inc 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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