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Cathedral Fund is a private trust based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1995. The principal officer is Perelson Etal. It holds total assets of $5.5M. Annual income is reported at $4.3M. Total assets have grown from $2.8M in 2011 to $5.5M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of education. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. According to available records, Cathedral Fund has made 12 grants totaling $3.4M, with a median grant of $250K. The foundation has distributed between $400K and $2.6M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $2.6M distributed across 10 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $97K to $495K, with an average award of $285K. The foundation has supported 6 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in New York and Massachusetts. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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.
Cathedral Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of education. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 12 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, MA.
Cathedral Fund has distributed a total of $3.4M across 12 grants. The median grant size is $250K, with an average of $285K. Individual grants have ranged from $97K to $495K.
Cathedral Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Cathedral Fund is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Hamill | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$5.5M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$5.5M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
12
Total Giving
$3.4M
Average Grant
$285K
Median Grant
$250K
Unique Recipients
6
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitchburg Art Museum-CashGENERAL SUPPORT | Fitchburg, MA | $400K | 2023 |
| Lifebox Foundation-1236 Sh Vanguard 500 Index Fund AdmiralGENERAL SUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY | $495K | 2022 |
| Lifebox Foundation-4645 Sh Vanguard Total Stock Market Index FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY | $493K | 2022 |
| Fitchburg Art Museum-248 Sh Vanguard 500 Index Fund AdmiralGENERAL SUPPORT | Fitchburg, MA | $98K | 2022 |
| Fitchburg Art Museum-929 Sh Vanguard Total Stock Market Index FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Fitchburg, MA | $97K | 2022 |
| Fitchburg Art MuseumGENERAL SUPPORT | Fitchburg, MA | $450K | 2020 |