Philip and Betsey C Caldwell Foundation
Philip and Betsey C Caldwell Foundation is a private foundation, based in New Canaan, CT. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.5M.
Philip and Betsey C Caldwell Foundation at a glance
In short: Philip and Betsey C Caldwell Foundation gave $1.5M across 2 grants in 2020 (avg $766K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $1,532,872
- Grants made (2020)
- 2
- Average grant
- $766,436
- Median grant
- $766,436
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Philip and Betsey C Caldwell Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Desiree Caldwell and William Armitage Fund ($809K). Together the top 2 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 2 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Desiree Caldwell and William Armitage Fund Boston, MA | Liquidating distribution | $808,936 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Caldwell Family Fund Boston, MA | Liquidating distribution | $723,936 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $-116,008 | $1,671,319 | $1,532,872 | 2 | $37,375 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Philip and Betsey C Caldwell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $37K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Philip and Betsey C Caldwell Foundation's 2020 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Desiree C Armitage
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Lawrence C Caldwell
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Philip and Betsey C Caldwell Foundation
How much does Philip and Betsey C Caldwell Foundation give each year?
Philip and Betsey C Caldwell Foundation gave $1.5M across 2 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Philip and Betsey C Caldwell Foundation operate?
Philip and Betsey C Caldwell Foundation has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
How much is Philip and Betsey C Caldwell Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Philip and Betsey C Caldwell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $37K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Philip and Betsey C Caldwell Foundation's EIN?
Philip and Betsey C Caldwell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1164130. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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