Cold Brook Fund
Preselected recipients only
Cold Brook Fund is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $37,500 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $22,500. 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$37,500
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$22,500
- Assets$994,082
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $29,500 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $30,500 | 7 | $887,233 |
| 2024 | $29,500 | 8 | $900,009 |
| 2025 | $37,500 | 4 | $994,082 |
How to apply
Cold Brook Fund 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 Cold Brook Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 1 | $22,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $10,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Edina Abc Foundation | Unrestricted support of organizations's objectives, research, benefiting those in need | $22,500 |
| Individual | Unrestricted support of organizations's objectives, research, benefiting those in need | $5,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted support of organizations's objectives, research, benefiting those in need | $5,000 |
| Rhode Island Community Food Bank | Unrestricted support of organizations's objectives, research, benefiting those in need | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth M Graham
- Clover G Hackett
- Christopher NR Dupont
Questions people ask
Does Cold Brook Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cold Brook Fund give?
$37,500 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Cold Brook Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth M Graham (Trustee), Clover G Hackett (Trustee) and Christopher NR Dupont (Trustee).
What does Cold Brook Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research.