
Strengthening Families,
Communities, and the
Values That Endure
The Caldwell Foundation invests in homegrown research, time-honored education, and the strong families and close-knit communities that are the backbone of America.
“Real change begins at home — when families and neighbors decide to stand together for something bigger than themselves.”
What We Do
Research Initiatives
Funding practical, homegrown research that helps families and communities tackle real-world challenges with local solutions.
Education Programs
Equipping the next generation with knowledge, skills, and character to carry forward the values that built our communities.
Community Outreach
Bringing neighbors together to strengthen the bonds of family and shared responsibility that hold our communities together.
Latest News

In Uncertain Times, Communities Are Stronger Together
May 21, 2024
When families and neighbors come together, communities endure — these bonds of trust and shared purpose are the true foundation of a stronger country.
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A Nation at a Crossroads: How Education Shapes the Future of Our Communities
April 2, 2024
When families and communities invest in their children, they raise a generation prepared to lead with character, purpose, and integrity.
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The State of Scientific Progress: Why Local Innovation Matters Now More Than Ever
March 6, 2024
The discoveries that shape our nation's future often begin at the local level — where hard-working researchers build practical solutions for the families who need them most.
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