Private foundation · EIN 20-2034269 · Norwood, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Cail Family 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $40K total, median $10K. 100% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$40K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Brimmer & May SchoolChestnut Hill, MASupport for programs$20K
Hebrew CollegeNewton, MASupport for programs$10K
Jewish Community Centers of Greater BostonNewton, MASupport for program$10K

About this foundation

Cail Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Norwood, Massachusetts, administered in care of Lois Cail, tax-exempt since 2008. 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 Cail Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Cail Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $40K across 3 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Cail Family Foundation give?

Massachusetts (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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