Private foundation · EIN 36-7086543 · Minden, Nevada · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Louis Yager Cantwell Private Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $59K total, median $30K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$59K
Median grant
$30K
Stays in NV
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

2 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Juvenile Diabetes ResearcIrvine, CAMedical research$30K
Paulus PartnersOrlando, FLReligious$30K

By state: California 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Louis Yager Cantwell Private Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Minden, Nevada, administered in care of David Y Cantwell, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Louis Yager Cantwell Private Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Louis Yager Cantwell Private Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $59K across 2 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does Louis Yager Cantwell Private Foundation give?

California (1 grants), Florida (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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