Melvin S Cutler Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyWorcester, Massachusetts · EIN 04-2733957 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$503K
Organizations funded40
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$18.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,800 and $15,630.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
47% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of United Hatzalah | New York, NY | General | $70,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | New York, NY | General | $54,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Fund | New York, NY | General | $54,000 |
| Isef Foundation | New York, NY | General | $36,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Central Mass | Worcester, MA | General | $31,800 |
| American Friends of Natal Inc | Rensselaer, NY | General | $30,000 |
| Impact Israel | Bethesda, MD | General | $24,000 |
| Veteran's Inc | Worcester, MA | General | $24,000 |
| Jewish Community Center Worcester - Teen Program | Worcester, MA | General | $18,000 |
| Yad Vashem USA Foundation | New York, NY | General | $18,000 |
| 194 Small Grants Each Under 1000 All to Public Charities | Worcester, MA | General | $15,630 |
| Ohel Avraham | Palatine, IL | General | $15,600 |
| Abby's House | Worcester, MA | General | $12,000 |
| Central Ma Chabab | Worcester, MA | General | $10,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | New York, NY | General | $9,000 |
| Student Supporting Israel - Ssi | Plymouth, MN | General | $9,000 |
| Worcester County Food Bank | Shrewsbury, MA | General | $7,500 |
| Arts Worcester | Worcester, MA | General | $7,200 |
| Copperhead Charities Inc | Palm Harbor, FL | General | $7,200 |
| Holocaust & Human Rights Center of Maine | Augusta, ME | General | $6,000 |
| Heritage House - Jerusalem | Richmond Hill, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Congregation Beth El | Sudbury, MA | General | $3,600 |
| Judaic Studies University of Maine | Orono, ME | General | $3,600 |
| New Surry Theatre | Blue Hill, ME | General | $3,600 |
| Jewish Healthcare Center | Worcester, MA | General | $3,000 |
| Ecotarium | Worcester, MA | General | $2,000 |
| Worcester Art Museum | Worcester, MA | General | $2,000 |
| Broward Center for the Performing Arts | Fort Lauderdale, FL | General | $1,800 |
| Chabad of Hamilton Heights | New York, NY | General | $1,800 |
| Concord Land Conservation Trust | Concord Ma, MA | General | $1,800 |
| Dress for Success Worcester | Worcester, MA | General | $1,800 |
| Grace Christian Church | Waltham, MA | General | $1,800 |
| Rainbow Child Development Center | Worcester, MA | General | $1,800 |
| American Friends of Ali Beit Noam Inc | Riverdale, NY | General | $1,800 |
| Foundation for Nursing Advancement in Ma | Milton, MA | General | $1,800 |
| Saratoga Hospital Foundation | Saratoga Springs, NY | General | $1,800 |
| Adopt a Student Program - Diocese Worcester | Worcester, MA | General | $1,500 |
| Hanover Theatre | Worcester, MA | General | $1,500 |
| American Antiquarian Society | Worcester, MA | General | $1,000 |
| Mechanics Hall | Worcester, MA | General | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $502,930 | 40 |
| 2024 | $629,383 | 46 |
| 2023 | $1,087,773 | 59 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642399349100329
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-2733957
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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