Private foundation · EIN 11-3672319 · Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

H Eric Cushing Foundation Tr

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: 8 grants paid, $220K total, median $1,023. 25% of grants stayed in Massachusetts. Stated restrictions: Charitable purposes under i.r.c. Section 501(c)(3)

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
8
$220K
Median grant
$1,023
Stays in MA
25%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$7.0M

How to apply

Written form indicating amounts requested and projected use. Contact: H Eric Cushing Foundation, Po Box 67444, Chestnut Hill, Ma, 6173836167 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Charitable purposes under i.r.c. Section 501(c)(3)

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Yale UniversityNew Haven, CTEducation$175K
New England College of OptometryBoston, MAGeneral welfare$31K
Global GivingWashington, DCGeneral welfare$10K
American HumaneWashington, DCGeneral welfare$1,046
San Diego Zoo Wildlife AllianceSan Diego, CAGeneral welfare$1,000
PantheraNew York, NYGeneral welfare$533
Wildlife S O SSalt Lake City, UTGeneral welfare$515
Brookline Interative GroupBrookline, MAGeneral welfare$250

By state: Connecticut 1 · Massachusetts 2 · District of Columbia 2 · California 1 · New York 1 · Utah 1

About this foundation

H Eric Cushing Foundation Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, tax-exempt since 2004. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does H Eric Cushing Foundation Tr 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 H Eric Cushing Foundation Tr give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $220K across 8 grants, a median of $1,023.

Where does H Eric Cushing Foundation Tr give?

Connecticut (1 grants), Massachusetts (2 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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