Cabbadetus Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cabbadetus Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $745,000 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$745,000
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$20.6 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $678,000 the year before.
25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.0 million | 35 | $18.5 million |
| 2024 | $678,000 | 24 | $19.7 million |
| 2025 | $745,000 | 24 | $20.6 million |
How to apply
Cabbadetus Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Cabbadetus Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New Hampshire.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 10 | $360,000 |
| Vermont | 6 | $170,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $45,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $30,000 |
| California | 1 | $15,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Depauw University | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Theater Up | General purpose | $75,000 |
| The Woodland Community School | General purpose | $70,000 |
| New Hampshire Catholic Charities Inc | F/b/o new hampshire food bank | $60,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Northern New England | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Wise | General purpose | $50,000 |
| New England Youth Theater Inc | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Upper Valley Haven | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Northern Forest Center | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Positive Tracks | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Community Service Care Inc | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Dartmouth Hitchcock Health | Restricted to chad | $20,000 |
| Love Your Brain Foundation Inc | General purpose | $20,000 |
| The NH Community Loan Fund | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Listen Community Services | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Legado | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Finding Our Stride | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Hartwick College | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Littleton Studio School | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Mote Marine Laboratory | General purpose | $10,000 |
| White Mountain Science Inc | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Willing Hands | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Ohio Bird Sanctuary | General purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Martha S Robes
- Gioia C Perugini
- Sarah M Waelchli
Questions people ask
Does Cabbadetus Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cabbadetus Foundation give?
$745,000 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Cabbadetus Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Martha S Robes (Trustee), Gioia C Perugini (Trustee) and Sarah M Waelchli (Trustee).
What does Cabbadetus Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.