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H Eric Cushing Foundation Trust is a private trust based in CHESTNUT HILL, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2004. It holds total assets of $6.1M. Annual income is reported at $807K. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut. According to available records, H Eric Cushing Foundation Trust has made 22 grants totaling $570K, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has grown from $131K in 2021 to $263K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $175K, with an average award of $26K. The foundation has supported 18 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Connecticut, Kentucky, Massachusetts, which account for 41% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$59K
Largest Grant
$175K
Based on 3 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.
H Eric Cushing Foundation Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 22 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CT, KY, MA.
H Eric Cushing Foundation Trust has distributed a total of $570K across 22 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $26K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $175K.
H Eric Cushing Foundation Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. Charitable purposes under i.r.c. Section 501(c)(3).
H Eric Cushing Foundation Trust is headquartered in CHESTNUT HILL, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey Eric Cushing | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$340K
Total Assets
$5.8M
Fair Market Value
$5.8M
Net Worth
$5.8M
Grants Paid
$263K
Contributions
$251K
Net Investment Income
$490K
Distribution Amount
$283K
Total Grants
22
Total Giving
$570K
Average Grant
$26K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
18
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| PantheraGENERAL WELFARE | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Yale UniversityEDUCATION | New Haven, CT | $175K | 2023 |
| Fidelity Gift TrustGENERAL WELFARE | Kentucky, KY | $50K | 2023 |
| New England College Of OptometryEDUCATION | Boston, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Usa IncGENERAL WELFARE | Laguna Hills, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Oceana IncGENERAL WELFARE | Washington, DC | $3K | 2023 |
| American Humane AssociationGENERAL WELFARE | Washington, DC | $2K | 2023 |
| The Wild Animal SanctuaryGENERAL WELFARE | Keenesburg, CO | $1K | 2023 |
| San Diego Zoo Wildlife AllianceGENERAL WELFARE | San Diego, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| WikimediaEDUCATION | San Francisco, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Wildlife S O SGENERAL WELFARE | Salt Lake City, UT | $1K | 2023 |
| WgbhGENERAL WELFARE | Boston, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| Dorcas InternationalGENERAL WELFARE | Providence, RI | $250 | 2022 |
| Foundation Of Meei IncMEDICAL | Boston, MA | $10K | 2021 |
| Integrity First For AmericaGENERAL WELFARE | New York, NY | $10K | 2021 |
| Jcds BostonEDUCATION | Watertown, MA | $2K | 2021 |
| Project BreadGENERAL WELFARE | Boston, MA | $1K | 2021 |
| The Humane SocietyGENERAL WELFARE | Washington, DC | $1K | 2021 |