Cabot Corporation Foundation Inc
Cabot Corporation Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Through charitable contributions and community-relations efforts, it supports science and technology education, safety, health and environment development, and community-based initiatives.
Cabot Corporation Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Cabot Corporation Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 59 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Massachusetts. 53% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,177,690
- -28.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 59
- +5.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,961
- -31.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,751
- Total assets
- $501,636
- +32.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (23 of 43, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Cabot Corporation Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing describes a competitive written proposal and identifies the foundation as the contact. Funding decisions are generally made four times a year by the board of directors.
- Review Cycle
- Funding decisions are generally made four times a year; no specific submission deadline is stated.
- Deadline
- Funding decisions are generally made four times a year; no specific submission deadline is stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Cabot Corporation Foundation Inc Co
Mailing address: Two Seaport Lane Suite 1400, Boston, MA 02210-2019
Phone: (617) 342-6035
Email: carl.long@cabotcorp.com
Website: https://cabotcorp.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cabot Corporation Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Institute of Chemical Engineers ($240K across 4 grants). Together the top 10 received $744K.
Grant Size Distribution
253 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 211 grants of 253 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for filing year 2025 went to recipients in Massachusetts. The foundation’s website describes facility-led proposals intended to reflect the needs and priorities of communities where Cabot operates.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 59 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Cabot Corporation Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 23 of 43 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $37K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $23K repeat.
- 40% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+16%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $688K (2020) to $1.6M (2024). In 2025 it made 59 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| China Foundation for Disabled Persons Boston, MA | To help cataract patients recover sight. Help disadvantage patients regain their eyesight and have more opportunities to engage in society | $68,000 |
| American Institute of Chemical Engineers Boston, MA | Fossi scholarship 2025-2028 #5 (5 scholars per year class 2025-28) doing a world of good | $60,000 |
| Mass Science and Engineering Fair Boston, MA | Middle School STEM $180K Over 3 Years (2023-2025) | $60,000 |
| American Institute of Chemical Engineers Boston, MA | Payable $60k per yr 2022-2025 total $240k (fossi scholarship #2) | $60,000 |
| American Institute of Chemical Engineers Boston, MA | Payable $60k per yr 2023-2026 total $240k (fossi scholarship #3) | $60,000 |
| American Institute of Chemical Engineers Boston, MA | Payable $60k per yr 2024-2027 total $240k (fossi scholarship #4) | $60,000 |
| Scholarship America Boston, MA | Scholarship for the Students 2025 | $56,000 |
| Emmaus Boston, MA | Non-profit to resolve homelessness through afford housing and support services - renovation project for roof repairs to columbia park apartment- 32 units (multiyear $50k 2 years 2024-2025) | $50,000 |
| Courageous Sailing Boston, MA | 3 YEARS 105,000 ('23-'25) | $35,000 |
| Haley House Boston, MA | Serve meals and provide support for people in need. This grant is to provide funding for construction of a new bakery and caf. | $33,334 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $501,636 | $1,300,000 | $1,177,745 | $1,177,690 | 59 | $1,177,690 | — | $25,776 |
| 2024 | $379,381 | $1,625,000 | $1,637,986 | $1,637,697 | 56 | $1,637,697 | — | $19,322 |
| 2023 | $392,367 | $975,585 | $1,252,496 | $1,252,496 | 46 | $1,252,496 | $585 | $16,455 |
| 2022 | $669,278 | $1,225,172 | $1,018,731 | $1,017,471 | 43 | $1,017,471 | $172 | $22,459 |
| 2021 | $462,837 | $1,000,003 | $1,123,387 | $1,123,377 | 49 | — | $3 | $13,220 |
| 2020 | $586,221 | $1,120,204 | $688,082 | $688,139 | 33 | — | $204 | $6,860 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cabot Corporation Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated priorities include science and technology education and literacy, safety, health and environment development, and community-based initiatives. Its website says it seeks to focus donations in areas that leverage Cabot’s expertise in science, and that support may include cash, products, in-kind donations, and employee volunteering.
Its 2025 grants included scholarships, middle-school STEM education, and community services. For example, Emmaus received $50,000; Emmaus describes its work as providing housing and support services to people in need. Horizons for Homeless Children, which received $25,000, says it works to improve the lives of homeless children and their families through early education and play opportunities. Perkins School for the Blind, also a $25,000 recipient, describes its work as serving children and young adults with multiple disabilities, their families, and educators through education services, accessibility, professional development, and innovation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 59 grants totaling $1,177,690. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $68,000, with a median of $12,751. Examples include $68,000 to China Foundation for Disabled Persons to help cataract patients recover sight; $60,000 to the American Institute of Chemical Engineers for FOSSI scholarships; $60,000 to the Massachusetts Science and Engineering Fair for middle-school STEM; and $56,000 to Scholarship America for student scholarships.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. A competitive submission should briefly describe the proposed project, its long-term goals and short-term objectives, its connection to Cabot’s business interests, its potential for lasting community impact and measurable outcomes, the organization’s tax-exempt status and background, project costs and funding sources, the amount requested, and relevant financial information. Organizations receiving a contribution are expected to provide periodic progress reports. The filing says the foundation will not contribute to individuals or to religious, fraternal, political, or veterans organizations except under extraordinary circumstances.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Carl D. Long as president and executive director, and Al Rizzo as treasurer. Directors listed are Jane A. Bell, Peter Brzuska, Guillermo del Castillo, Lelde Lipska, Dixy Olyviardy, Loren Ovett, and Valdemir Prodocimo.
Cabot Corporation Foundation Inc is led by Carl D. Long, President & Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carl D. Long
President & Executive Director
Director → President & Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Al Rizzo
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dixy Olyviardy
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Guillermo Del Castillo
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jane A. Bell
Director
Vice President & Director → Vice President & Executive Director, 2024
Vice President & Executive Director → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lelde Lipska
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Peter Brzuska
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Valdemir Prodocimo
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Wei-Cheng Wang
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Loren Ovett
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Anna Kollipolis (2024) — Director
- Former: Anna Kolliopoulos (2023) — Director
- Former: Rob Davies (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Tim Knapp (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Cabot Corporation Foundation Inc
How much does Cabot Corporation Foundation Inc give each year?
Cabot Corporation Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 59 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.6M across 56 grants.
What is Cabot Corporation Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Cabot Corporation Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $12,751, and its average grant was $19,961, across 59 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Cabot Corporation Foundation Inc that year got $16K on average.
Where does Cabot Corporation Foundation Inc give grants?
Cabot Corporation Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (59 grants).
Does Cabot Corporation Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 59 grants with a stated purpose on Cabot Corporation Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Cabot Corporation Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Cabot Corporation Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include American Institute of Chemical Engineers ($240,000 across 4 grants), Pampa Youth and Community Center ($91,666 across 3 grants) and Mass Science and Engineering Fair ($70,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Cabot Corporation Foundation Inc?
Cabot Corporation Foundation Inc reported $502K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Cabot Corporation Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated priorities include science and technology education and literacy, safety, health and environment development, and community-based initiatives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cabot Corporation Foundation Inc?
The filing describes a competitive written proposal and identifies the foundation as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cabot Corporation Foundation Inc's EIN?
Cabot Corporation Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6035227. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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