Melvin S Cutler Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Melvin S Cutler Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Worcester, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $502,930 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 and the largest $70,000. 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$502,930
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$5,500
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$18.3 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2025 was down from $629,383 the year before.
28% 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 | $1.1 million | 59 | $14.8 million |
| 2024 | $629,383 | 46 | $14.5 million |
| 2025 | $502,930 | 40 | $18.3 million |
How to apply
Melvin S Cutler Charitable 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 Melvin S Cutler Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 | $281,400 |
| Massachusetts | 21 | $150,730 |
| Maryland | 1 | $24,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $15,600 |
| Maine | 3 | $13,200 |
| Florida | 2 | $9,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $9,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of United Hatzalah | General | $70,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | General | $54,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Fund | General | $54,000 |
| Isef Foundation | General | $36,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Central Mass | General | $31,800 |
| American Friends of Natal Inc | General | $30,000 |
| Impact Israel | General | $24,000 |
| Veteran's Inc | General | $24,000 |
| Jewish Community Center Worcester - Teen Program | General | $18,000 |
| Yad Vashem USA Foundation | General | $18,000 |
| 194 Small Grants Each Under 1000 All to Public Charities | General | $15,630 |
| Ohel Avraham | General | $15,600 |
| Abby's House | General | $12,000 |
| Central Ma Chabab | General | $10,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | General | $9,000 |
| Student Supporting Israel - Ssi | General | $9,000 |
| Worcester County Food Bank | General | $7,500 |
| Arts Worcester | General | $7,200 |
| Copperhead Charities Inc | General | $7,200 |
| Holocaust & Human Rights Center of Maine | General | $6,000 |
| Heritage House - Jerusalem | General | $5,000 |
| Congregation Beth El | General | $3,600 |
| Judaic Studies University of Maine | General | $3,600 |
| New Surry Theatre | General | $3,600 |
| Jewish Healthcare Center | General | $3,000 |
| Ecotarium | General | $2,000 |
| Worcester Art Museum | General | $2,000 |
| Broward Center for the Performing Arts | General | $1,800 |
| Chabad of Hamilton Heights | General | $1,800 |
| Concord Land Conservation Trust | General | $1,800 |
| Dress for Success Worcester | General | $1,800 |
| Grace Christian Church | General | $1,800 |
| Rainbow Child Development Center | General | $1,800 |
| American Friends of Ali Beit Noam Inc | General | $1,800 |
| Foundation for Nursing Advancement in Ma | General | $1,800 |
| Saratoga Hospital Foundation | General | $1,800 |
| Adopt A Student Program - Diocese Worcester | General | $1,500 |
| Hanover Theatre | General | $1,500 |
| American Antiquarian Society | General | $1,000 |
| Mechanics Hall | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Melvin S Cutler
- Frederic Mulligan
- Douglas Cutler
- Elizabeth J Cutler
- Robert Adler
- Barbara Crosbie
- Kelly Cutler
- Jacob Cutler
Questions people ask
Does Melvin S Cutler Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Melvin S Cutler Charitable Foundation give?
$502,930 in tax year 2025, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.
Who runs Melvin S Cutler Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Melvin S Cutler (Trustee), Frederic Mulligan (Trustee), Douglas Cutler (Trustee) and Elizabeth J Cutler (Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Melvin S Cutler Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and youth programs.