Cinnabelle and Benjamin Esterman Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Cinnabelle and Benjamin Esterman Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $21,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $6,500. 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$21,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$6,500
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was down from $73,500 the year before.
20% 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 | $1,000 | 1 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $73,500 | 17 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $21,000 | 7 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Cinnabelle and Benjamin Esterman Foundation Inc 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 3 | $14,500 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | General operating support | $6,500 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Individual | General operating support | $2,500 |
| St Francis House | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Fire | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Agrace Foundation | General operating support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Errol Morris
- Julia Sheehan
Questions people ask
Does Cinnabelle and Benjamin Esterman Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cinnabelle and Benjamin Esterman Foundation Inc give?
$21,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Cinnabelle and Benjamin Esterman Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Errol Morris (Director) and Julia Sheehan (Director).