Cabot Corporation Foundation Inc
Cabot Corporation Foundation Inc is a corporate foundation incorporated in 1953 and based in Boston, Massachusetts. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it has been tax-exempt since December 1954. The foundation operates as the charitable giving arm of Cabot Corporation, supporting nonprofit organizations through grants and community engagement initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$379K
-3.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.6M
+30.8% YoY
Grant Count
56
+21.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$29K
+7.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports programs designed to promote community success, improve science and technology literacy, and foster human services. Its giving philosophy prioritizes science and technology education and literacy, recognizing that today's students will become the thinkers, innovators, and leaders of the future.
Primary funding areas include:
- STEM Education: Advancing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education and literacy; supporting programs that encourage students to pursue sciences and explore career opportunities; providing grants to support educators in these fields
- Community Engagement: Funding local community initiatives and encouraging site-level engagement; supporting organizations' participation in community events
- Science Education: Supporting science curriculum development and educational programs
- Sustainability: Activities in safety, health, environment development, and community-based initiatives
- Humanitarian Aid: Grants for humanitarian assistance, such as flood and war recovery
- Climate Education: Supporting education and research projects on climate protection and adaptation
Grantmaking
The foundation made 34-43 grants in recent fiscal years. Notable recent grants include:
Grant Range
$23,700
Average Grant
$23,700
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts, with particular emphasis on the Boston area. However, the foundation's grantmaking extends to other regions where Cabot Corporation operates facilities, as each site is encouraged to identify local grant opportunities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Fiscal Year (Ending September 2024):
- Total Assets: $379,381
- Total Revenue: $1,625,000
- Total Expenses: $1,637,986
- Net Income: -$12,986
- Total Giving: $1,637,697
Historical Context: The foundation's assets have fluctuated, with prior year data showing assets of $669,300 in an earlier reporting period. Annual giving has remained substantial, with the foundation distributing approximately $1 million to $1.6 million annually in recent years.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $379,381 | $392,367 | $669,278 |
| Revenue | $1,625,000 | $975,585 | $1,225,172 |
| Expenses | $1,637,986 | $1,252,496 | $1,018,731 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,637,697 | $1,252,496 | $1,017,471 |
| Net Investment Income | — | $585 | $172 |
| Distributable Amount | $19,322 | $16,455 | $22,459 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
221 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Jane A Bell: Vice President and Director
- Al Rizzo: Treasurer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JANE A BELL | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
| AL RIZZO | TREASURER | — | — |
| JANE A BELL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | — | — |
| PETER BRZUSKA | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| GUILLERMO DEL CASTILLO | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| ANNA KOLLIPOLIS | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| LELDE LIPSKA | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| CARL D LONG | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| DIXY OLYVIARDY | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| LOREN OVETT | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| VALDEMIR PRODOCIMO | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| AL RIZZO | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| WEI-CHENG WANG | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2025, the Cabot Corporation Foundation awarded a $30,000 scholarship grant to Southern Louisiana Community College's Ville Platte campus, demonstrating the foundation's commitment to supporting educational initiatives in communities where the company operates.
Cabot gives $30,000 for SoLAcc scholarships | St. Mary NowRelated Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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