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Cedar Street Foundation is a private trust based in BOSTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is Nichols & Pratt Llp. It holds total assets of $10.2M. Annual income is reported at $2M. Total assets have grown from $7.8M in 2011 to $10.2M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Massachusetts. According to available records, Cedar Street Foundation has made 75 grants totaling $1.9M, with a median grant of $25K. The foundation has distributed between $575K and $710K annually from 2020 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $50K, with an average award of $26K. The foundation has supported 32 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, California, North Carolina, which account for 93% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$23K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 26 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.
Cedar Street Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 75 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, CA, NC.
Cedar Street Foundation has distributed a total of $1.9M across 75 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $26K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $50K.
Cedar Street Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Cedar Street Foundation is headquartered in BOSTON, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret B Gardner | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dozier L Gardner | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Grace G Schoelkopf | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Diana G Vogel | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| M Dozier Gardner | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$10.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$10.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
75
Total Giving
$1.9M
Average Grant
$26K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
32
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends Of Excel Academy Charter SchoolUNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Chelsea, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteGARDNER FAMILY FUND | Boston, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Massachusetts AudubonCAMP SCHOLARSHIPS | Lincoln, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Teach For America - MassachusettsUNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Sherrill House IncUNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $40K | 2023 |
| Lynch Leadership AcademyUNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Chestnut Hill, MA | $30K | 2023 |
| Mass Audubon Cape CodUNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Cummaquid, MA | $30K | 2023 |
| Cure Alzheimer'S FundURESTRICTED SUPPORT | Wellesley Hills, MA | $30K | 2023 |
| The Steppingstone FoundationFUND COMMUNICATION | Boston, MA | $30K | 2023 |
| Arnold ArboretumSUPPORT FOR ENTRANCES | Boston, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Chatham Orpheum TheaterUNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Chatham, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| OnegoalONEGOAL MASSACHUSETTS | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Museum Of ScienceUNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Epiphany SchoolUNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Dorchester, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| National Council On Teachers QualityUNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Highland, MD | $25K | 2023 |
| Boston Schools FundUNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Catholic Schools FoundationUNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Cape Abilities IncUNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Hyannis, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of BostonUNRESTRICTED USE | Boston, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Building Excellent SchoolsUNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Chordoma FoundationUNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Durham, NC | $20K | 2023 |
| New England AquariumUNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $15K | 2023 |
| Community Partners (Score)UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| TenacityUNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Winchester Hospital FoundationHEALTHCARE HEROES FUND | Winchester, MA | $15K | 2022 |