CDH Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
CDH Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Phoenix, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 4 grants; the typical grant was $300,000 and the largest $500,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.2 million
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$300,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $100,000 the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $100,000 | 1 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $100,000 | 1 | $2.9 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 4 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
CDH Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What CDH Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 4 | $1.2 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Phoenix Fire Fighters Scholarship | Scholarship grant | $500,000 |
| Asu Foundation Cronkite Grant | Scholarship grant | $400,000 |
| Asu Foundation for 2025 Global Studies | Scholarship grant | $200,000 |
| Asu Foundation F Watts | Scholarship grant | $102,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Patrick Cantelme
- Cathy Eden
- Dale Henderson
Questions people ask
Does CDH Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does CDH Charitable Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $300,000.
Who runs CDH Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Patrick Cantelme (President/Chairman), Cathy Eden (Secretary) and Dale Henderson (Vice Chairman).
What does CDH Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.