Charlotte Cushman Foundation
Historical FunderBerwyn, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-1280780 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $3,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Carol Nitzberg |
|---|---|
| Address | 440 South Broad St 2803, Philadelphia PA 19146 |
| Phone | 8563132570 |
| Form and materials | See attached note. |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | None - See attached note. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
5% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| EgoPo Classic Theater | Philadelphia, PA | Ramayana | $3,500 |
| Lantern Theatre Company | Philadelphia, PA | Faith Healer | $3,500 |
| Philadelphia Young Playwrights | Philadelphia, PA | For Artists in Residents | $3,250 |
| Bearded Ladies Cabaret | Philadelphia, PA | Mabeline: The Greenaissance Tour | $3,000 |
| Shakespeare in Clark Park | Philadelphia, PA | As You Like It | $3,000 |
| Inis Nua Theatre Company | Philadelphia, PA | Love Song | $3,000 |
| Plays and Players | Philadelphia, PA | The Zoo Story | $3,000 |
| The Producer Hub Inc | New York, NY | Nosejob | $3,000 |
| Quintessence Theatre Group | Philadelphia, PA | Father comeshome from the War | $3,000 |
| 1812 Productions | Philadelphia, PA | Torch Song | $2,500 |
| Bristol Riverside Theatre | Bristol, PA | Big | $2,500 |
| Theatre Horizon | Norristown, PA | tick, tick... Boom | $2,000 |
| Wilma Theatre Company | Philadelphia, PA | Hilma | $2,000 |
| Pig Iron | Philadelphia, PA | Poor Judge | $2,000 |
| People's Light | Malvern, PA | Off By One | $2,000 |
| Theatre Ariel | Penn Valley, PA | Amsterdam | $2,000 |
| Tiny Dynamite | Philadelphia, PA | The Worst Cafe in the World | $1,500 |
| Azuka Theatre Co | Philadelphia, PA | An Army of Lovers | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $45,750 | 18 |
| 2023 | $45,600 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522889349100732
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-1280780
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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