Arthur H Cort Family Foundation
Arthur H Cort Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in South Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $161K. Net investment income was $17.
Arthur H Cort Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Arthur H Cort Family Foundation gave $161K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $161K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $160,718
- +548.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- -94.1% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $160,718
- +10923.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $160,718
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Arthur H Cort Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was National Philanthropic Trust ($161K).
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 63 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Arthur H Cort Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1616% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2023) to $161K (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $161K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA | Philanthropy | $160,718 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | $45,611 | $168,336 | $160,718 | 1 | $160,718 | $17 | $8,324 |
| 2025 | $122,725 | $16,209 | $30,537 | $24,785 | 17 | $24,785 | $4,351 | $6,337 |
| 2024 | $137,053 | $11,705 | $14,993 | $11,196 | 14 | $11,196 | $3,975 | $17,755 |
| 2023 | $140,341 | $2,401 | $13,841 | $9,366 | 15 | $9,366 | $2,667 | $7,157 |
| 2022 | $151,781 | $2,383 | $20,014 | $13,536 | 16 | $13,536 | $3,933 | $4,325 |
| 2021 | $83,706 | $34,971 | $125,319 | $122,730 | 15 | — | $32,382 | $12,477 |
| 2020 | $174,054 | $13,653 | $14,443 | $10,520 | 14 | — | $9,730 | $15,152 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arthur H Cort Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Arthur H Cort Family Foundation's only listed officer is Ronald Cort, Officer since 2024 (on filings since 2020) (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Ronald Cort
Officer
Trustee → Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Clifford Cort (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Glenn Cort (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Jack Cort (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Lorna Macleod (2020–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Arthur H Cort Family Foundation
How much does Arthur H Cort Family Foundation give each year?
Arthur H Cort Family Foundation gave $161K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $25K across 17 grants.
Where does Arthur H Cort Family Foundation operate?
Arthur H Cort Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia.
How much is Arthur H Cort Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2026, Arthur H Cort Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Arthur H Cort Family Foundation's EIN?
Arthur H Cort Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7267248. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 8, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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