Cara Rose Foundation
Cara Rose Foundation is a private foundation based in North Andover, Massachusetts. In 2024, it reported 12 grants totaling $68,000, all listed for general operating support; the recipients included animal rescue and related organizations.
Cara Rose Foundation at a glance
In short: Cara Rose Foundation gave $68K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), top state Massachusetts. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $68,000
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,667
- +22.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $971,620
- -3.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (3 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (37% 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 Cara Rose Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. No application format is required, and there are no restrictions on awards. Contact Heidi Gladstone.
- Contact
Application contact: Heidi Gladstone
Mailing address: PO Box 965, North Andover, MA 01845
Phone: (978) 494-2711
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cara Rose Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Camp Cocker Rescue ($10K). Together the top 10 received $63K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 47 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 37% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 29% to California, 15% to New Hampshire, 7% to Florida, and 4% to New York. The listed grants also included recipients in Virginia and Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Cara Rose Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 12 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 113% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $51K (2023) to $68K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $68K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Cocker Rescue Sherman Oaks, CA | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Frosted Faces Foundation Ramona, CA | General Operating | $10,000 |
| MSPCA - Hillside Acres Methuen, MA | General Operating | $7,500 |
| Paws New England Haverhill, MA | General Operating | $7,500 |
| Cocker Spaniel Rescue of NE Greenfield, NH | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Granite State Dog Recovery Manchester, NH | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Missing Dogs Massachusetts Peabody, MA | General Operating | $5,000 |
| MSPCA at Nevins Farm Methuen, MA | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Save Our Cocker Spaniels Inc Gulf Breeze, FL | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Abandoned Angels Fulshing, NY | General Operating | $3,000 |
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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 | $971,620 | $42,478 | $79,926 | $68,000 | 12 | $73,478 | $35,421 | $65,263 |
| 2023 | $1,009,068 | $45,573 | $58,111 | $51,000 | 11 | $51,000 | $32,709 | $59,973 |
| 2022 | $1,021,606 | $29,660 | $63,135 | $55,000 | 10 | $55,000 | $31,551 | $60,851 |
| 2021 | $1,055,081 | $42,350 | $63,773 | $55,000 | 7 | $55,000 | $32,978 | $61,479 |
| 2020 | $1,076,504 | $39,597 | $64,470 | $55,000 | 7 | — | $31,830 | $56,053 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cara Rose Foundation reported a distributable amount of $65K 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 show support for animal-focused organizations. For example, Camp Cocker Rescue says it saves dogs from high-kill shelters in the U.S. and South Korea, while Frosted Faces Foundation says it rescues senior animals and provides medical treatment and lifelong homes. Paws New England describes rescuing and caring for abandoned, neglected, and abused dogs before placing them in permanent homes. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their work, not statements of the foundation’s mission.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $68,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000. Listed grants included $10,000 each to Camp Cocker Rescue and Frosted Faces Foundation; $7,500 each to MSPCA - Hillside Acres and Paws New England; and $5,000 each to Cocker Spaniel Rescue of NE, Granite State Dog Recovery, Missing Dogs Massachusetts, MSPCA at Nevins Farm, and Save Our Cocker Spaniels Inc. The remaining grants were $3,000 to Abandoned Angels, $3,000 to OBG Cocker Spaniels Rescue, and $2,000 to Rocky Mountain Cocker Rescue. Each was listed for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Heidi Gladstone is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Cara Rose Foundation is led by Heidi Gladstone, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Heidi Gladstone
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Cara Rose Foundation
How much does Cara Rose Foundation give each year?
Cara Rose Foundation gave $68K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $51K across 11 grants.
What is Cara Rose Foundation's typical grant size?
Cara Rose Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,667, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Cara Rose Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Cara Rose Foundation give grants?
Cara Rose Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (29%) and New Hampshire (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Methuen, MA (2 grants).
Does Cara Rose Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Cara Rose Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Cara Rose Foundation's largest grantees?
Cara Rose Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Camp Cocker Rescue ($10,000), Frosted Faces Foundation ($10,000) and MSPCA - Hillside Acres ($7,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Cara Rose Foundation?
Cara Rose Foundation reported $972K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $73K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $65K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Cara Rose Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for animal-focused organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cara Rose Foundation?
The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cara Rose Foundation's EIN?
Cara Rose Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0815657. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Cara Rose Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/cara-rose-foundation-morg_342587ef079c45d1b2c65f24afd72256
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