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Cabot Family Charitable Trust is a private trust based in BOSTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1944. The principal officer is Cabot Wellington. It holds total assets of $55.8M. Annual income is reported at $16M. Total assets have grown from $36.5M in 2011 to $55.8M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 7 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Massachusetts. According to available records, Cabot Family Charitable Trust has made 264 grants totaling $6.8M, with a median grant of $25K. The foundation has distributed between $2M and $2.6M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $2.6M distributed across 95 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $50K, with an average award of $26K. The foundation has supported 217 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, which account for 98% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$27K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 93 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Cabot Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 264 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, NY, CT.
Cabot Family Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $6.8M across 264 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $26K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $50K.
Cabot Family Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. The application deadline is FEBRUARY 1ST & SEPTEMBER 1ST. Please refer to grant program policy and review criteria attached.
Cabot Family Charitable Trust is headquartered in BOSTON, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Lynch | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $49K | $0 | $49K |
| Laura Cabot Carrigan | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mary Schneider Enriquez | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Francis M Bradley | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Hendrika T Sluder | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dr Greenfield Sluder | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Shoma Aditya | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$55.8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$55.8M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
264
Total Giving
$6.8M
Average Grant
$26K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
217
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nextgen TalentEXEMPT PURPOSE | Dorchester, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Action For Boston Community Development IncEXEMPT PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| East Boston Social CentersEXEMPT PURPOSE | East Boston, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Father Bill'S & MainspringEXEMPT PURPOSE | Brockton, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Catie'S Closet IncEXEMPT PURPOSE | Dracut, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| MassincEXEMPT PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Freedom House IncEXEMPT PURPOSE | Dorchester, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Wgbh Educational FoundationEXEMPT PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Brighter BostonEXEMPT PURPOSE | Chestnut Hill, MA | $45K | 2023 |
| Boston AthenaeumEXEMPT PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $40K | 2023 |
| Boston Building Materials Co-Op Charitable & Educational Fund Dba Bbr ReuseEXEMPT PURPOSE | Roxbury, MA | $35K | 2023 |
| Level Ground Mixed Martial ArtsEXEMPT PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $30K | 2023 |
| Revolutionary Spaces IncEXEMPT PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $30K | 2023 |
| Philanthropy MassachusettsEXEMPT PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $30K | 2023 |
| Ocean AllianceEXEMPT PURPOSE | Gloucester, MA | $30K | 2023 |
| The Loop Lab IncEXEMPT PURPOSE | Cambridge, MA | $30K | 2023 |
| Strong Women Strong Girls IncEXEMPT PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $30K | 2023 |
| Missionsafe A New BeginningEXEMPT PURPOSE | Roxbury, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| One Can HelpEXEMPT PURPOSE | Newton, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Prison Book Program IncEXEMPT PURPOSE | Quincy, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Smart From The Start IncEXEMPT PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Somerville Historical Society Fbo Somerville MuseumEXEMPT PURPOSE | Somerville, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Speak For The TreesEXEMPT PURPOSE | Dorchester, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Walker IncEXEMPT PURPOSE | Needham, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Youth Advocacy FoundationEXEMPT PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Boston CasaEXEMPT PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Children'S Law Center Of MassachusettsEXEMPT PURPOSE | Lynn, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Community Art Center IncEXEMPT PURPOSE | Cambridge, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| De Novo (Formerly Clsacc)EXEMPT PURPOSE | Cambridge, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Young Man With A Plan IncEXEMPT PURPOSE | Hyde Park, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Kids In Need Of Defense (Kind)EXEMPT PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Samaritans IncEXEMPT PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Primary Source IncEXEMPT PURPOSE | Watertown, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| West End HouseEXEMPT PURPOSE | Allston, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Crite Park CorporationEXEMPT PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Just A StartEXEMPT PURPOSE | Cambridge, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Apprentice LearningEXEMPT PURPOSE | Jamaica Plain, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Baker Center For Children And FamiliesEXEMPT PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Boston Festival OrchestraEXEMPT PURPOSE | Arlington, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Boston Lyric OperaEXEMPT PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Boston'S Higher GroundEXEMPT PURPOSE | Roxbury, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Brooke Charter SchoolsEXEMPT PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Casa MyrnaEXEMPT PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Circle Of Hope IncEXEMPT PURPOSE | Needham, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Eliot School Of Fine And Applied ArtsEXEMPT PURPOSE | Jamaica Plain, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Elizabeth Stone HouseEXEMPT PURPOSE | Jamaica Plain, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Filmmakers Collaborative IncEXEMPT PURPOSE | Melrose, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Found In TranslationEXEMPT PURPOSE | Dorchester, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Mass Mentoring PartnershipEXEMPT PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange IncEXEMPT PURPOSE | Newton, MA | $25K | 2023 |