Cutler Stephens Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cutler Stephens Foundation is a private foundation in Charlestown, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $6,253 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $88 and the largest $816. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$6,253
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$88
- Largest grant$816
- Assets$136,147
- New grantees69%
Giving in 2024 was down from $8,227 the year before.
69% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $11,079 | 41 | $115,446 |
| 2023 | $8,227 | 32 | $134,800 |
| 2024 | $6,253 | 36 | $136,147 |
How to apply
Cutler Stephens 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 Cutler Stephens Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Massachusetts. It also paid $355 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 23 | $4,363 |
| New York | 2 | $725 |
| California | 1 | $228 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $180 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $150 |
| Florida | 2 | $135 |
| Texas | 1 | $50 |
| Illinois | 1 | $36 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $31 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vineyard Trust | General fund | $816 |
| Smith College | General fund | $690 |
| Pier 5 Assoc | General fund | $500 |
| Wwwsbschoolorg | General fund | $459 |
| Envir Business Council of New York | General fund | $375 |
| Wef Si Digital | General fund | $355 |
| American Civil Liberty Union | General fund | $350 |
| United Nations Greater Boston | General fund | $350 |
| Donate Pledge | General fund | $228 |
| Spaulding Rehabilitation | General fund | $222 |
| Association of State Floodplain Managers | Genral fund | $180 |
| Environmental League | General fund | $150 |
| Martha's Vineyard Museum | General fund | $150 |
| Martha's Vineyard Film Center | General fund | $130 |
| Conservation Law Fdn | General fund | $129 |
| WGBH | General fund | $120 |
| Boston Medflight | General fund | $100 |
| Unitarian Universalist Service Committee | General fund | $100 |
| Vineyard Haven | General fund | $76 |
| Vero Beach Film Festival | General fund | $75 |
| American Red Cross | General fund | $75 |
| Mass Audubon | General fund | $70 |
| Vero Beach Museum | General fund | $60 |
| Grandmother Project | General fund | $50 |
| American Humanist Association | General fund | $50 |
| West Tisbury | General fund | $50 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | General fund | $50 |
| Courageous Sailing | General fund | $50 |
| Animal Shelter of MV | General fund | $45 |
| National Court | General fund | $36 |
| Operation White Stork | General fund | $36 |
| Save the Children | General fund | $31 |
| Uso | General fund | $30 |
| More Than Words | General fund | $25 |
| Brenan Center | General fund | $25 |
| Stillpoint Marthas | General fund | $15 |
Officers and trustees
- Sherrie S Cutler
Questions people ask
Does Cutler Stephens Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cutler Stephens Foundation give?
$6,253 in tax year 2024, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $88.
Who runs Cutler Stephens Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sherrie S Cutler (Trustee).
What does Cutler Stephens Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and environment and conservation.