Private foundation · EIN 22-2929805 · Boston, Massachusetts

Paul & Virginia Cabot Charitable 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: 1 grants paid, $269K total, median $269K. 100% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$269K
Median grant
$269K
Stays in MA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.5M

About this foundation

Paul & Virginia Cabot Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, administered in care of Brown & Brown Llp, tax-exempt since 1988. 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 Paul & Virginia Cabot Charitable 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 Paul & Virginia Cabot Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $269K across 1 grants, a median of $269K.

Where does Paul & Virginia Cabot Charitable Tr give?

Massachusetts (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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