Cantwells Bridge Foundation
Cantwells Bridge Foundation is a private foundation, based in West Chester, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2.7M. Net investment income was $92K.
Cantwells Bridge Foundation at a glance
In short: Cantwells Bridge Foundation gave $2.7M across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $2.7M), mostly in Delaware. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $2,726,807
- -41.6% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $2,726,807
- -41.6% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $2,726,807
- Primary geography
- Delaware (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Cantwells Bridge Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Historic Odessa Foundation ($2.7M).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Cantwells Bridge Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $2.7M (2021) to $4.7M (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $2.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Historic Odessa Foundation Odessa, DE | On-Going Programs | $2,726,807 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $97,323 | $2,731,741 | $2,726,807 | 1 | $2,726,807 | $92,389 | $85,530 |
| 2020 | $1,832,952 | $295,203 | $4,669,186 | $4,665,396 | 1 | — | $291,413 | $323,530 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cantwells Bridge Foundation reported a distributable amount of $86K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cantwells Bridge Foundation is led by H. Donnan Sharp, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
H. Donnan Sharp
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William R. Gotwals
Sec-Treas
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Cantwells Bridge Foundation
How much does Cantwells Bridge Foundation give each year?
Cantwells Bridge Foundation gave $2.7M across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $4.7M across 1 grant.
Where does Cantwells Bridge Foundation operate?
Cantwells Bridge Foundation has awarded grants in Delaware.
How much is Cantwells Bridge Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Cantwells Bridge Foundation reported a distributable amount of $86K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Cantwells Bridge Foundation's EIN?
Cantwells Bridge Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0385661. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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