The Cedars Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Cedars Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Waterford, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $319,150 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $71,500. 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$319,150
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$71,500
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was down from $364,800 the year before.
24% of its 2024 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 | $364,800 | 56 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $319,150 | 34 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
The Cedars Foundation Inc 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 The Cedars Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 8 | $181,500 |
| New York | 6 | $87,000 |
| Virginia | 11 | $24,650 |
| California | 2 | $16,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $3,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $2,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Aspen Institute | General use | $71,500 |
| Resources for the Future | General use. | $40,000 |
| Seachange Capital Partners | General use. | $40,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy | General use. | $40,000 |
| Shenandoah Valley Conservancy | General use | $25,000 |
| The Committee for Economic Development the Conference Board | General use. | $25,000 |
| LSB Leakey FDTN for Research Related to Mans Origins Behavior and Survival | General use. | $15,000 |
| American Trust for Oxford University | General use. | $10,000 |
| The Roosevelt Institute | General use | $10,000 |
| Waterford Foundation | General use. | $7,500 |
| Richard III Society | General use. | $6,000 |
| Society of American Historians | General use. | $5,000 |
| Trustees of Tufts College | General use | $3,000 |
| Niskanen Center | General use. | $2,000 |
| Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine | General use | $2,000 |
| The Carter Center | General use. | $2,000 |
| People for Ethical Treatment of Animals | General use | $1,500 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General use. | $1,500 |
| Ashoka | General use | $1,000 |
| Chesapeake Legal Alliance | General use | $1,000 |
| Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (The Fire) | General use. | $1,000 |
| Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research & Conservation | General use. | $1,000 |
| Key West Literary Seminar | General use | $1,000 |
| Megalopolitan Coastal Transformation Hub | General use | $1,000 |
| Orangutan Foundation International | General use. | $1,000 |
| Outward Bound Center for Peacebuilding | General use | $1,000 |
| The Studios of Key West | General use | $1,000 |
| The Association of American Rhodes Scholars | General use | $550 |
| Weta | General use | $550 |
| American Association for the Advancement of Science | General use. | $500 |
| Phi Beta Kappa Society | General use. | $500 |
| The Brownsburg Museum | General use | $500 |
| Hamilton Volunteer Fire Department | General use. | $300 |
| Smith Point Sea Rescue | General use. | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- W Bowman Cutter III
Questions people ask
Does The Cedars Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Cedars Foundation Inc give?
$319,150 in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs The Cedars Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists W Bowman Cutter III (Managing Director).
What does The Cedars Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, community development and science and research.