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Cherry Family Foundation is a private trust based in WEST HARTFORD, CT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. The principal officer is David A Cherry. It holds total assets of $777K. Annual income is reported at $611K. Total assets have decreased from $976K in 2013 to $777K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Connecticut and Vermont. According to available records, Cherry Family Foundation has made 81 grants totaling $355K, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $72K and $139K annually from 2021 to 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $139K distributed across 34 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $18K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 30 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Connecticut, Vermont, Texas, which account for 88% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$15K
Based on 17 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.
Cherry Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 81 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CT, VT, TX.
Cherry Family Foundation has distributed a total of $355K across 81 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $18K.
Cherry Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Cherry Family Foundation is headquartered in WEST HARTFORD, CT. While based in CT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David A Cherry | Trustee | $14K | $0 | $14K |
| Thomas R Cherry | Trustee | $8K | $0 | $8K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$777K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$777K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
81
Total Giving
$355K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
30
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Cancer SocietyCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes | Hagertown, MD | $500 | 2024 |
| Brittany Rescue In Texas IncCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes | Fort Worth, TX | $18K | 2024 |
| Western Connecticut State University FoundationCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes | Danbury, CT | $15K | 2024 |
| Neighborhood Connections IncCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes | Londonderry, VT | $10K | 2024 |
| Sail Ct Access ProgramCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes | North Haven, CT | $7K | 2024 |
| Kent School CorporationCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes | Kent, CT | $5K | 2024 |
| Farm River Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation IncCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes | East Haven, CT | $5K | 2024 |
| Hartford Promise (Hartford Foundation Public Giving)Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | Hartford, CT | $5K | 2024 |
| Desmonds Army Animal Law AdvocatesCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes | Winsted, CT | $5K | 2024 |
| For The Talented Sports CompanyCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes | Farmington, CT | $1K | 2024 |
| Windham Community OrganizationCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes | West Townshend, VT | $500 | 2024 |
| Hundred Club Of Connecticut IncCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes | Glastonbury, CT | $250 | 2024 |
| Western Ct University FoundationCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes | Danbury, CT | $15K | 2023 |
| Dan Cosgrove Animal ShelterCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes | Branford, CT | $10K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Mcgill University IncCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Vermont FoodbankCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes | Barre, VT | $3K | 2023 |
| Northern WoodlandsCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes | Lyme, NH | $2K | 2023 |
| Ray Of Light FarmCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes | East Haddam, CT | $1K | 2023 |
| Grace CottageCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes | West Townshend, VT | $1K | 2023 |
| Aurora Womens & Girls FoundationCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes | West Hartford, CT | $750 | 2023 |
| The CollaborativeCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes | Londonderry, VT | $250 | 2023 |
| Team Western Ky TornadoCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes | Frankfort, KY | $5K | 2022 |