Private foundation · EIN 26-6144401 · Springfield, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Mitchell Cutler 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: 5 grants paid, $60K total, median $5,000. 40% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$60K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in IL
40%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Martin de Porres Center IncSpringfield, ILFor feeding the hungry and providing essentials to those in need.$25K
Arlington Academy of HopeArlington, VAFor providing education, health care, and community development to rural communities in uganda.$20K
Compass for KidsSpringfield, ILFor empowering underserved children and families.$5,000
Community ForkliftEdmonston, MDFor providing nonprofits and community members in need low cost building and home essentials.$5,000
Food and FriendsWashington, DCFor meal assistance to individuals with serious illnesses$5,000

By state: Illinois 2 · Virginia 1 · Maryland 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Mitchell Cutler Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Springfield, Illinois, administered in care of Miriam J Cutler, 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.

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Does Mitchell Cutler 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 Mitchell Cutler Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $60K across 5 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Mitchell Cutler Charitable Tr give?

Illinois (2 grants), Virginia (1 grants), Maryland (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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