Caidens Crusaders Inc
Caidens Crusaders Inc is a private foundation based in Amesbury, Massachusetts. Its filing describes direct charitable activity to assist families with children who are suffering with an unspecified condition and reports a grant to Dana Farber for childhood research.
Caidens Crusaders Inc at a glance
In short: Caidens Crusaders Inc gave $61K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $60,849
- +20.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +54.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,579
- -22.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $85,327
- -3.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (68% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Caidens Crusaders Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. The filing says to submit a letter to Joann Hamel. It lists no deadlines and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Joann Hamel
Mailing address: 6 Westminister, Amesbury, MA 01913
Phone: (508) 641-8728
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Caidens Crusaders Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Dana Farber ($10K). Together the top 10 received $51K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 41 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
For 2025, the foundation’s grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts (68%), Maine (25%), New Hampshire (5%), and Connecticut (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
How Caidens Crusaders Inc gives
- 0% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $61K (2025). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $61K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dana Farber Boston, MA | Research | $10,000 |
| Kelsie Bradstreet Harpswell, ME | Support | $10,000 |
| Kayle Doucette Lebanon, ME | Support | $5,000 |
| Jennifer Laroche Haverhill, MA | Support | $5,000 |
| Aliva Townsend Marlborough, MA | Support | $5,000 |
| Jessey McDonnell Northbridge, MA | Support | $5,000 |
| Samantha Roche Dracut, MA | Support | $3,650 |
| Britany Boulcu Westminster, MA | Support | $2,699 |
| Alyssa Alamed Belchertown, MA | Support | $2,500 |
| Lisa Roman Marlborough, MA | Support | $2,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $85,327 | $62,478 | $65,395 | $60,849 | 17 | $60,949 | $4,277 |
| 2024 | $88,344 | $67,577 | $52,893 | $50,464 | 11 | $50,465 | $4,234 |
| 2023 | $73,660 | $48,718 | $25,309 | $22,500 | 4 | $22,500 | $2,967 |
| 2021 | $37,500 | $54,164 | $21,639 | $15,157 | 7 | $15,158 | $1,847 |
| 2020 | $4,975 | $12,344 | $12,609 | $10,000 | 2 | — | $252 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Caidens Crusaders Inc reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing does not name a specific condition or state a broader mission. It reports direct charitable activity assisting families with children who are suffering, as well as a grant to Dana Farber to fund research for childhood.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 17 grants totaling $60,849. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $2,500. The largest listed grants were $10,000 to Dana Farber in Boston, Massachusetts, for research and $10,000 to Kelsie Bradstreet in Harpswell, Maine, for support. Other listed grants included $5,000 each to Kayle Doucette, Jennifer Laroche, Aliva Townsend, and Jessey McDonnell, all for support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Eugene Hamel as president, Jeanne Hamel as treasurer, and Patty Hebert as secretary.
Caidens Crusaders Inc is led by Eugene N Hamel Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eugene N Hamel Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne Hamel
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patty Hebert
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Susan Lasch (2020–2024) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Caidens Crusaders Inc
How much does Caidens Crusaders Inc give each year?
Caidens Crusaders Inc gave $61K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $50K across 11 grants.
What is Caidens Crusaders Inc's typical grant size?
Caidens Crusaders Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,579, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Caidens Crusaders Inc give grants?
Caidens Crusaders Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maine (25%) and New Hampshire (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants) and Marlborough, MA (2 grants).
Does Caidens Crusaders Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Caidens Crusaders Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (16 grants).
Who are Caidens Crusaders Inc's largest grantees?
Caidens Crusaders Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Dana Farber ($10,000), Kelsie Bradstreet ($10,000) and Kayle Doucette ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Caidens Crusaders Inc?
Caidens Crusaders Inc reported $85K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $61K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Caidens Crusaders Inc fund?
The filing does not name a specific condition or state a broader mission. It reports direct charitable activity assisting families with children who are suffering, as well as a grant to Dana Farber to fund research for childhood. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Caidens Crusaders Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Caidens Crusaders Inc's EIN?
Caidens Crusaders Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3268718. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Caidens Crusaders Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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