Private foundation · EIN 04-3581722 · Boston, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Cedar Street 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 25 grants paid, $805K total, median $30K. 80% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
25
$805K
Median grant
$30K
Stays in MA
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$10M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Chatham Orpheum TheaterChatham, MAUnrestricted support$100K
The Park SchoolBrookline, MAUnrestricted support$50K
Deerfield AcademyDeerfield, MAUnrestricted support$50K
1882 House FoundationBoston, MAUnrestricted support$50K
Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteBoston, MAGardner family fund$50K
Teach for America - MassachusettsSan Francisco, CAUnrestricted support$50K
Sherrill House IncBoston, MAUnrestricted support$40K
Friends of Excel Academy Charter SchoolChelsea, MAUnrestricted support$40K
Mass Audubon BostonLincoln, MAUnrestricted support$30K
Boston College Cadigan Alumni CenterChestnut Hill, MALynch leadership$30K
Mass Audubon Cape CodCummaquid, MAUnrestricted support$30K
The Steppingstone FoundationBoston, MAFund communication$30K
Cure Alzheimer's FundWellesley Hills, MAUrestricted support$30K
OnegoalChicago, ILOnegoal massachusetts$25K
National Council on Teachers QualityHighland, MDUnrestricted support$25K
Arnold ArboretumBoston, MASupport for entrances$25K
Epiphany SchoolDorchester, MAUnrestricted support$25K
Boys & Girls Club of BostonBoston, MAUnrestricted use$20K
Museum of ScienceBoston, MAUnrestricted support$20K
Chordoma FoundationDurham, NCUnrestricted support$20K
New England AquariumBoston, MAUnrestricted support$15K
Building Excellent SchoolsBoston, MAUnrestricted support$15K
Community Partners (score)Los Angeles, CAUnrestricted support$15K
Cape Abilities IncHyannis, MAUnrestricted support$10K
TenacityBoston, MAUnrestricted support$10K

By state: Massachusetts 20 · California 2 · Illinois 1 · Maryland 1 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

Cedar Street Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, administered in care of Nichols & Pratt Llp, 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 Cedar Street Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Cedar Street Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $805K across 25 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does Cedar Street Foundation give?

Massachusetts (20 grants), California (2 grants), Illinois (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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