The Cedar Street Foundation Jh1204
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3581722 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$805K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$13.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $40,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
20% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Orpheum Theater | Chatham, MA | Unrestricted support | $100,000 |
| The Park School | Brookline, MA | Unrestricted support | $50,000 |
| Deerfield Academy | Deerfield, MA | Unrestricted support | $50,000 |
| 1882 House Foundation | Boston, MA | Unrestricted support | $50,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Boston, MA | Gardner family fund | $50,000 |
| Teach for America - Massachusetts | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted support | $50,000 |
| Sherrill House Inc | Boston, MA | Unrestricted support | $40,000 |
| Friends of Excel Academy Charter School | Chelsea, MA | Unrestricted support | $40,000 |
| Mass Audubon Boston | Lincoln, MA | Unrestricted support | $30,000 |
| Boston College Cadigan Alumni Center | Chestnut Hill, MA | Lynch leadership | $30,000 |
| Mass Audubon Cape Cod | Cummaquid, MA | Unrestricted support | $30,000 |
| The Steppingstone Foundation | Boston, MA | Fund communication | $30,000 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund | Wellesley Hills, MA | Urestricted support | $30,000 |
| Onegoal | Chicago, IL | Onegoal massachusetts | $25,000 |
| National Council on Teachers Quality | Highland, MD | Unrestricted support | $25,000 |
| Arnold Arboretum | Boston, MA | Support for entrances | $25,000 |
| Epiphany School | Dorchester, MA | Unrestricted support | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Boston | Boston, MA | Unrestricted use | $20,000 |
| Museum of Science | Boston, MA | Unrestricted support | $20,000 |
| Chordoma Foundation | Durham, NC | Unrestricted support | $20,000 |
| New England Aquarium | Boston, MA | Unrestricted support | $15,000 |
| Building Excellent Schools | Boston, MA | Unrestricted support | $15,000 |
| Community Partners (Score) | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted support | $15,000 |
| Cape Abilities Inc | Hyannis, MA | Unrestricted support | $10,000 |
| Tenacity | Boston, MA | Unrestricted support | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $805,000 | 25 |
| 2023 | $710,000 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349103684
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3581722
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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