The Virginia Wellington Cabot Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Virginia Wellington Cabot Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.1 million in 108 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $133,151. 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$2.1 million
- Number of grants108
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$133,151
- Assets$44.9 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.9 million the year before.
54% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.9 million | 114 | $43.1 million |
| 2024 | $2.1 million | 108 | $44.9 million |
How to apply
The Virginia Wellington Cabot 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Virginia Wellington Cabot Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 23 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 22 | $401,000 |
| California | 8 | $253,151 |
| Maine | 6 | $197,900 |
| New York | 12 | $195,685 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $132,923 |
| Vermont | 7 | $127,600 |
| Florida | 6 | $102,400 |
| Virginia | 3 | $91,000 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $86,164 |
| Washington | 6 | $79,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tides Foundation | Exempt purpose | $133,151 |
| Vinfen Corporation | Exempt purpose | $70,000 |
| Hurricane Island Foundation | Exempt purpose | $65,900 |
| Safety Team Inc | Exempt purpose | $59,000 |
| Greenwich Academy Inc | Exempt purpose | $55,564 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Exempt purpose | $55,000 |
| Hanley Center Foundation | Exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Tuba City Humane Society | Exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Multifaith Alliance | Exempt purpose | $45,000 |
| Hurricane Island Outward Bound School | Exempt purpose | $40,000 |
| National Academy of Sciences | Exempt purpose | $40,000 |
| Prison Book Program | Exempt purpose | $40,000 |
| Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility | Exempt purpose | $40,000 |
| US Mexico Foundation | Exempt purpose | $40,000 |
| Charlottesville Ballet | Exempt purpose | $35,000 |
| Family Nurturing Center of Massachusetts | Exempt purpose | $35,000 |
| La Compost | Exempt purpose | $35,000 |
| Oregon Environmental Council | Exempt purpose | $35,000 |
| Healthy Peninsula | Exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| Research Foundation of Cuny | Exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| Revels Inc | Exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| Collateral Repair Project | Exempt purpose | $28,085 |
| Waypoint Adventure | Exempt purpose | $27,000 |
| Boston Lyric Opera | Exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Catie's Closet | Exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Island Roots Housing | Exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | Exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Midwest Innocence Project | Exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| National Audubon Society | Exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Reach Prep | Exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Treepeople | Exempt purpose | $24,000 |
| Florida Atlantic University Foundation | Exempt purpose | $22,400 |
| Goosefoot Community Fund | Exempt purpose | $22,000 |
| Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School | Exempt purpose | $21,000 |
| Center for Northern Woodlands Education | Exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Chewonki Foundation Inc | Exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Friends of the Conway Public Library | Exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Hesperian Health Guides | Exempt purpose | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Albert Maximilian Cabot Alletzhause
- Daniel Domoney
- Maya Cabot
- Tamsin Myers
- Gulrez Arshad
- Aidan Fitzgerald Ended 52024
- Fiona Scanlon-Black
- Alexander Black
- Pere Selles
- Heather Cabot
- Peter Myers
- Joan Whelton
- Sophie Dickson As of 62024
Questions people ask
Does The Virginia Wellington Cabot Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Virginia Wellington Cabot Foundation give?
$2.1 million in tax year 2024, across 108 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Virginia Wellington Cabot Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Albert Maximilian Cabot Alletzhause (Trustee), Daniel Domoney (Trustee), Maya Cabot (Trustee) and Tamsin Myers (Trustee) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does The Virginia Wellington Cabot Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and science and research.