Private foundation · EIN 04-6906429 · Brookline, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Stephen and Alice Cutler Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $3,000.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 13 grants paid, $163K total, median $3,000. 46% of grants stayed in Massachusetts. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
13
$163K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in MA
46%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$2.1M

How to apply

Letter indicating amount and reason requested Contact: John Cutler, 120 Seaver St Unit E-200, Brookline, Ma, 6177319074 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Combined Jewish PhilanthropiesBoston, MAPurpose designated by the recipient$80K
2life CommunitiesBrighton, MAPurpose designated by the recipient$25K
Dana FarberBoston, MAPurpose designated by the recipient$20K
New England Life FlightBedford, MAPurpose designated by the recipient$10K
Concert Against CancerHouston, TXPurpose designated by the recipient$5,000
Boston Symphony OrchestraBoston, MAPurpose designated by the recipient$5,000
Furget Me NotNew Hampton, NYPurpose designated by the recipient$3,000
United Jewish AppealNew York, NYPurpose designated by the recipient$3,000
Agahozo Shalom Youth VillageNew York, NYPurpose designated by the recipient$2,500
Hear Scholarship FoundationGlenview, ILPurpose designated by the recipient$2,500
Trustees of Tufts CollegeBoston, MAPurpose designated by the recipient$2,500
Yonkers Partners in EdYonkers, NYPurpose designated by the recipient$2,500
Save a Child's HeartPotomac, MDPurpose designated by the recipient$2,000

By state: Massachusetts 6 · New York 4 · Texas 1 · Illinois 1 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Stephen and Alice Cutler Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Brookline, Massachusetts, administered in care of Essex Management, tax-exempt since 2007. 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 Stephen and Alice Cutler Family Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letter indicating amount and reason requested Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Stephen and Alice Cutler Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $163K across 13 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Stephen and Alice Cutler Family Foundation give?

Massachusetts (6 grants), New York (4 grants), Texas (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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