The Gordon E and May R Cadwgan
The Gordon E and May R Cadwgan is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. It gave $196,000 in grants to 33 organizations in filing year 2025. Its 2025 grants included support for charitable, humanitarian, educational, health, and equestrian organizations.
The Gordon E and May R Cadwgan at a glance
In short: The Gordon E and May R Cadwgan gave $196K across 33 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state Florida. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $196,000
- -16.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 33
- -5.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,939
- -11.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $778,535
- +0.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (5 of 33, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (30% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Gordon E and May R Cadwgan
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 20 Custom House St 700, Boston, MA 02110
Phone: (617) 624-0800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gordon E and May R Cadwgan funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Alpha-1 Foundation ($15K). Together the top 10 received $88K.
Grant Size Distribution
168 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 168 grants of 168 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. The largest shares went to Florida (30%), Massachusetts (22%), Nebraska (15%), Connecticut (8%), and Washington, DC (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Gordon E and May R Cadwgan open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 33 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 85% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 209% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 $196K (2025) to $342K (2020). In 2025 it made 33 grants totaling $196K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha-1 Foundation Coral Gables, FL | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution | $15,000 |
| Ibis Charities Foundation West Palm Beach, FL | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution | $13,000 |
| Americares Foundation Stamford, CT | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution | $8,000 |
| Dana Hall School - Annual Fund Wellesley, MA | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution | $8,000 |
| Dana Hall School - Upper School Classroom Fund Wellesley, MA | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution | $7,000 |
| The Dressage Foundation - ADV Dressage Prize Lincoln, NE | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution | $7,000 |
| The Dressage Foundation - Patsy Albers Award Fund Lincoln, NE | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution | $7,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution | $6,500 |
| Heart to Heart International - Ukraine & Turkey Crisis Lenexa, KS | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution | $6,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $778,535 | $219,783 | $219,644 | $196,000 | 33 | $204,570 | $204,709 | $97,751 |
| 2024 | $778,471 | $257,941 | $254,325 | $236,000 | 35 | $244,925 | $248,541 | $103,017 |
| 2023 | $774,991 | $80,980 | $225,326 | $208,000 | 35 | $216,379 | $72,033 | $102,687 |
| 2022 | $920,250 | $128,730 | $222,534 | $199,000 | 31 | $208,278 | $114,474 | $112,784 |
| 2021 | $1,012,769 | $258,364 | $253,193 | $231,000 | 34 | $240,909 | $246,080 | $136,264 |
| 2020 | $1,008,086 | $189,826 | $365,532 | $342,000 | 22 | — | $175,351 | $121,336 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gordon E and May R Cadwgan reported a distributable amount of $98K 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 foundation’s 2025 filing describes its grant purpose as meeting its minimum distribution requirement. Its grantees’ stated missions indicate the range of organizations it supports. For example, the Alpha-1 Foundation says it works to find a cure for Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency and improve the lives of people affected by it; the International Rescue Committee says it responds to humanitarian crises and helps people affected by conflict and disaster; and World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises.
Other 2025 grantees describe work in education, social services, and equestrian activities. Ibis Charities Foundation says it supports organizations working in areas including food security, family and social services, medical care, education, and environmental awareness. New England Dressage Association says it promotes and supports dressage through activities including education, exhibitions, and competitions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 33 grants totaling $196,000. Awards ranged from $2,000 to $15,000, with a median of $6,000. The largest grants included $15,000 to Alpha-1 Foundation, $13,000 to Ibis Charities Foundation, and $10,000 to Americares Foundation. Other notable grants were $8,000 each to the American Red Cross and Dana Hall School’s Annual Fund, and $7,000 each to Dana Hall School’s Upper School Classroom Fund and two Dressage Foundation funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Eliza H. S. Rowe is listed as a trustee on the 2025 filing.
The Gordon E and May R Cadwgan is led by Eliza H. S. Rowe, Trustee on the 2025 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eliza H. S. Rowe
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Gordon E. Cadwgan Jr. (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Carol C. Lavell (2020–2023) — Trustee
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 The Gordon E and May R Cadwgan
How much does The Gordon E and May R Cadwgan give each year?
The Gordon E and May R Cadwgan gave $196K across 33 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $236K across 35 grants.
What is The Gordon E and May R Cadwgan's typical grant size?
The Gordon E and May R Cadwgan's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $5,939, across 33 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Gordon E and May R Cadwgan that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Gordon E and May R Cadwgan give grants?
The Gordon E and May R Cadwgan's top state is Florida, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (22%) and Nebraska (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lincoln, NE (5 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (3 grants), Wellesley, MA (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Gordon E and May R Cadwgan give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on The Gordon E and May R Cadwgan's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Gordon E and May R Cadwgan's largest grantees?
The Gordon E and May R Cadwgan's largest 2025 grantees include Alpha-1 Foundation ($15,000), Ibis Charities Foundation ($13,000) and Americares Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Gordon E and May R Cadwgan?
The Gordon E and May R Cadwgan reported $779K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $205K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $98K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Gordon E and May R Cadwgan fund?
The foundation’s 2025 filing describes its grant purpose as meeting its minimum distribution requirement. Its grantees’ stated missions indicate the range of organizations it supports. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Gordon E and May R Cadwgan?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Gordon E and May R Cadwgan's EIN?
The Gordon E and May R Cadwgan's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3426100. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Gordon E and May R Cadwgan accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
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