Private foundation · EIN 46-5344811 · West Grove, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Cabot-Kjellerup 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: 15 grants paid, $668K total, median $10K. 100% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$668K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in PA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$10M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Sandy Creek AcademyWest Grove, PAFor general support of charitable activities$394K
Wild Earth AlliesWest Grove, PAFor general support of charitable activities$100K
Silk Grass Wildlife PreserveWest Grove, PAFor general support of charitable activities$44K
Stroud Water Research CenterWest Grove, PAFor general support of charitable activities$40K
Chester County Food BankWest Grove, PAFor general support of charitable activities$25K
YMCA of Greater BrandywineWest Grove, PAFor general support of charitable activities$15K
Camp DreamcatcherWest Grove, PAFor general support of charitable activities$10K
Kennett LibraryKennett Square, PAFor general support of charitable activities$10K
Whitemarsh Little LeagueWest Grove, PAFor general support of charitable activities$7,500
Access GalleryWest Grove, PAFor general support of charitable activities$5,000
Fresh Food ConnectWest Grove, PAFor general support of charitable activities$5,000
The Garage Community & Youth CenterWest Grove, PAFor general support of charitable activities$5,000
G Fred Dibona Jr Memorial FoundationGladwyne, PAFor general support of charitable activities$2,500
Mighty WritersWest Grove, PAFor general support of charitable activities$2,500
Tri-State Bird Rescue and ResearchWest Grove, PAFor general support of charitable activities$2,500

About this foundation

Cabot-Kjellerup Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in West Grove, Pennsylvania, administered in care of The Foundation, tax-exempt since 2014. 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 Cabot-Kjellerup 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 Cabot-Kjellerup Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $668K across 15 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Cabot-Kjellerup Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (15 grants), per its latest filing.

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