Alexander and Sarah Cutler Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Alexander and Sarah Cutler Family Foundation is a private foundation in Gates Mills, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.5 million in 10 grants; the typical grant was $52,861 and the largest $508,064. 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$52,861
- Largest grant$508,064
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $2.6 million the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.9 million | 9 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $2.6 million | 11 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $1.5 million | 10 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Alexander and Sarah Cutler Family 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 Alexander and Sarah Cutler Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 2 | $543,643 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $495,973 |
| Ohio | 5 | $431,215 |
| Michigan | 1 | $12,097 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University | General tax-exempt purposes | $508,064 |
| Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth | General tax-exempt purposes | $440,773 |
| Gilmour Academy | General tax-exempt purposes | $252,609 |
| United Way of Greater Cleveland | General tax-exempt purposes | $101,044 |
| Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth | General tax-exempt purposes | $55,200 |
| Case Western Reserve University | General tax-exempt purposes | $50,522 |
| Loomis Chaffee | General tax-exempt purposes | $35,579 |
| Hopewell | General tax-exempt purposes | $20,636 |
| Albion College | General tax-exempt purposes | $12,097 |
| Vocational Guidance Services | General tax-exempt purposes | $6,404 |
Officers and trustees
- Alexander M Cutler
- Sarah S Cutler
- John F Shelley
- Tamara S Simone
Questions people ask
Does Alexander and Sarah Cutler Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Alexander and Sarah Cutler Family Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $52,861.
Who runs Alexander and Sarah Cutler Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Alexander M Cutler (Trustee), Sarah S Cutler (Trustee), John F Shelley (Trustee) and Tamara S Simone (Trustee).
What does Alexander and Sarah Cutler Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.