Louis Yager Cantwell
Louis Yager Cantwell is a private foundation, based in Minden, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $59K. Net investment income was $92K.
Louis Yager Cantwell at a glance
In short: Louis Yager Cantwell gave $59K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $30K), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $59,000
- +9.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $29,500
- +9.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $29,500
- Total assets
- $1,135,990
- -0.0% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- California (50% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Louis Yager Cantwell funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Juvenile Diabetes Researc ($30K). Together the top 2 received $59K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Louis Yager Cantwell gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+13%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2021) to $67K (2022). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $59K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Juvenile Diabetes Researc Irvine, CA | Medical Research | $29,500 |
| Paulus Partners Orlando, FL | Religious | $29,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,135,990 | $102,542 | $102,961 | $59,000 | 2 | $59,000 | $91,543 | $59,064 |
| 2025 | $1,136,409 | $192,199 | $93,502 | $54,000 | 2 | $54,000 | $180,769 | $53,408 |
| 2024 | $1,037,712 | $46,037 | $85,081 | $47,200 | 2 | $47,200 | $35,756 | $45,744 |
| 2023 | $1,076,756 | $48,394 | $86,652 | $52,400 | 2 | $52,400 | $31,777 | $48,946 |
| 2022 | $1,115,014 | $169,428 | $101,986 | $67,000 | 2 | $67,000 | $149,559 | $62,262 |
| 2021 | $1,047,572 | $90,293 | $72,381 | $39,000 | 2 | — | $73,712 | $57,914 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Louis Yager Cantwell reported a distributable amount of $59K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Louis Yager Cantwell's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
David Y. Cantwell
Trustee
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
$20K (2021) → $25K (2026)
Andrea C. Kazar
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $25K, to David Y Cantwell (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Louis Yager Cantwell
How much does Louis Yager Cantwell give each year?
Louis Yager Cantwell gave $59K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $54K across 2 grants.
How large is Louis Yager Cantwell?
Louis Yager Cantwell reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $59K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $59K (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.
Where does Louis Yager Cantwell operate?
Louis Yager Cantwell has awarded grants in California, Florida.
What is Louis Yager Cantwell's EIN?
Louis Yager Cantwell's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7086543. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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