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Cedar Tree Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in BOSTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is Sophia Kolehmainen. It holds total assets of $85.9M. Annual income is reported at $28.7M. The foundation is governed by 6 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 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Massachusetts. According to available records, Cedar Tree Foundation Inc. has made 192 grants totaling $14.9M, with a median grant of $45K. The foundation has distributed between $6.9M and $8M annually from 2021 to 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $1.8M, with an average award of $78K. The foundation has supported 115 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Montana, which account for 45% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 31 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$45K
Average Grant
$76K
Largest Grant
$1.5M
Based on 91 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 Tree Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 192 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in DC, MA, MT.
Cedar Tree Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $14.9M across 192 grants. The median grant size is $45K, with an average of $78K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $1.8M.
Cedar Tree Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Cedar Tree Foundation Inc. is headquartered in BOSTON, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 31 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sophia Kolehmainen | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $201K | $60K | $261K |
| Jennifer L Smith | TREASURER | $9K | $0 | $9K |
| Andrea L Smith | VICE PRESIDENT | $8K | $0 | $8K |
| Kristin Leader | CLERK | $8K | $0 | $8K |
| Joan M Smith | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rachel Alternative | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$85.9M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$70.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
192
Total Giving
$14.9M
Average Grant
$78K
Median Grant
$45K
Unique Recipients
115
Most Common Grant
$125K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society For Conservation BiologyPROJECT SUPPORT FOR SMITH FELLOWS PROGRAM | Washington, DC | $1.8M | 2022 |
| GreenrootsPROJECT SUPPORT FOR THE PURCHASE AND RENOVATION OF THE FORBES PROPERTY IN CHELSEA | Chelsea, MA | $300K | 2022 |
| Practical Farmers Of IowaPROJECT SUPPORT FOR PROMOTING REGENERATIVE GRAZING | Ames, IA | $175K | 2022 |
| Piikani Lodge Health InstitutePROJECT SUPPORT OF THE BLACKFEET NATION REGENERATIVE GRAZING INITIATIVE | Browning, MT | $170K | 2022 |
| NaaeePROJECT SUPPORT FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF CEE CHANGE FELLOWSHIP | Washington, DC | $162K | 2022 |
| Conservatory Lab Charter School FoundationPROJECT SUPPORT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE TEACHERS | Dorchester, MA | $160K | 2022 |
| Solebury SchoolPROJECT SUPPORT FOR THE SHAPING SOLEBURY CAMPAIGN | New Hope, PA | $150K | 2022 |
| Advancement Project Education FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $150K | 2022 |
| Center For Civic PolicyGENERAL SUPPORT | Albuquerque, NM | $150K | 2022 |
| Intertribal Agriculture CouncilPROJECT SUPPORT OF THE REGENERATIVE GRAZING INIATIATIVE | Billings, MT | $150K | 2022 |
| National Audubon SocietyPROJECT SUPPORT FOR THE AUDUBON CONSERVATION RANCHING PROGRAM | New York, NY | $150K | 2022 |
| Alaska Community Action On ToxinsGENERAL SUPPORT | Anchorage, AK | $125K | 2022 |
| Center For Environmental HealthPROJECT SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN'S ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH | Oakland, CA | $125K | 2022 |
| Defend Our HealthGENERAL SUPPORT | Portland, MA | $125K | 2022 |
| Land Stewardship ProjectPROJECT SUPPORT FOR PROMOTING REGENERATIVE GRAZING AS PART OF THE BRIDGE TO SOIL HEALTH PROGRAM | Minneapolis, MN | $125K | 2022 |
| Environmental Working GroupPROJECT SUPPORT FOR THE CHILDREN'S ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CAMPAIGN | Washington, DC | $125K | 2022 |
| Women'S Voices For The EarthGENERAL SUPPORT | Missoula, MT | $125K | 2022 |
| Center For Black Women'S WellnessPROJECT SUPPORT FOR THE CHILDREN'S ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM | Atlanta, GA | $125K | 2022 |
| Winrock International Institute For Agricultural Development For The PasturPROJECT SUPPORT WINROCK SOLUTIONS' PASTURE PROJECT | Little Rock, AR | $125K | 2022 |
| Wolfe'S Neck Farm FoundationPROJECT SUPPORT FOR NEW ENGLAND GRAZING NETWORK | Freeport, ME | $125K | 2022 |
| Healthy Building NetworkPROJECT SUPPORT FOR THE HOME FREE PROJECT | Washington, DC | $125K | 2022 |
| Georgia Muslim Voter ProjectGENERAL SUPPORT | Norcross, GA | $125K | 2022 |
| Coming CleanGENERAL SUPPORT | Brattleboro, VT | $125K | 2022 |
| Quivira CoalitionPROJECT SUPPORT FOR NORTHERN PLAINS RANGELAND STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM | Sante Fe, NM | $110K | 2022 |
| EarthforceGENERAL SUPPORT | Denver, CO | $100K | 2022 |
| Tanka FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Kyle, SD | $100K | 2022 |
| Children'S Environmental Health NetworkGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $100K | 2022 |
| EvkidsGENERAL SUPPORT | Dorchester, MA | $100K | 2022 |
| Ecology CenterPROJECT SUPPORT FOR MARKETPLACE WORK | Ann Arbor, MI | $100K | 2022 |
| Texas Organizing Project Education FundGENERAL SUPPORT | San Antonio, TX | $100K | 2022 |
| West Harlem Environmental Action IncPROJECT SUPPORT FOR THE CAMPAIGN AGAINST TOXIC SKIN AND HAIR PRODUCTS | New York, NY | $100K | 2022 |
| Delaware Riverkeeper NetworkPROJECT SUPPORT FOR DEFEATING FRACKING AND ITS INFRASTRUCTURE | Bristol, PA | $100K | 2022 |
| Women EngagedGENERAL SUPPORT | Atlanta, GA | $100K | 2022 |
| Beloved Community Center Of GreensboroGENERAL SUPPORT | Greensboro, NC | $100K | 2022 |
| Western Sustainability ExchangePROJECT SUPPORT FOR ADVANCING REGENERATIVE GRAZING IN MONTANA | Livingston, MT | $90K | 2022 |
| Southwest Organizing ProjectGENERAL SUPPORT | Albuquerque, NM | $80K | 2022 |
| Centro Obero Del FronterizoPROJECT SUPPORT FOR LA MUJER OBRERA'S CHILDREN'S ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM | El Paso, TX | $75K | 2022 |
| Vineyard Conservation SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | Vineyard Haven, MA | $75K | 2022 |
| City BlossomsGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $70K | 2022 |
| Nava Education ProjectGENERAL SUPPORT | Albuquerque, NM | $65K | 2022 |
| Common FuturePROJECT SUPPORT FOR POTLIKKER CAPITAL | Oakland, CA | $60K | 2022 |
| Social & Environmental Entrepreneurs Inc For Building Equity And AlignmentPROJECT SUPPORT FOR THE BUILDING EQUITY AND ALIGNMENT FOR IMPACT FUND | Calabasas, CA | $60K | 2022 |
| Seventh Generation Fund For Indigenous Peoples IncPROJECT SUPPORT FOR THE STANDING ROCK WIND FARM | Arcata, CA | $60K | 2022 |
| Emmanual MusicGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $50K | 2022 |
| Colorado Plateau FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Flagstaff, AZ | $50K | 2022 |
| Na'Ah Illahee FundPROJECT SUPPORT FOR CAPACITY BUILDING & REGRANTING PROGRAMS | Seattle, WA | $50K | 2022 |
| Silent Spring InstituteGENERAL SUPPORT | Newton, MA | $50K | 2022 |
| Honor The EarthPROJECT SUPPORT FOR THE REGRANTING PROGRAM | Callaway, MN | $50K | 2022 |