Caswell Foundation
Accepts applications
Caswell Foundation is a private foundation in Rye, New Hampshire. In tax year 2025 it gave $188,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $35,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$188,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was down from $312,625 the year before.
27% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $237,200 | 12 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $312,625 | 11 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $188,000 | 11 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Linda Caswell 187 Lowell St, Arlington, MA 02474 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 283-5951, lindajanecaswell@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Proposal in letter form stating the purpose and amount requested. Additional information may be requested. |
What Caswell Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 5 | $108,000 |
| New Hampshire | 4 | $55,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Habitat Education Center | Paddling for empowerment program | $35,000 |
| UNH Foundation | Water monitoring student scholarship | $25,000 |
| Mystic River Watershed Association | Water quality research and improvement | $25,000 |
| Trustees of Reservations | Mobile farmers market promotion program | $25,000 |
| Friends Forever | Foreign exchange scholarships | $20,000 |
| American Diabetes Association | 2024 Tour de Cure | $20,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Boston | Executive Director leadership incentive program | $18,000 |
| Ucct | Update structures | $5,000 |
| Turtle Rescue League | Camera monitoring equipment | $5,000 |
| NH Turtle Rescue | Camera monitoring equipment | $5,000 |
| Edra Toth Foundation | Scholarships for students | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda Caswell
- Hollis Caswell IV
- David Caswell
Questions people ask
Does Caswell Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Caswell Foundation give?
$188,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Caswell Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Linda Caswell (President), Hollis Caswell IV (Secretary) and David Caswell (Treasurer).
What does Caswell Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.