Cabot-Kjellerup Foundation
The Cabot-Kjellerup Foundation is a private foundation based in West Grove, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports 15 grants totaling $668,325, all to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Cabot-Kjellerup Foundation at a glance
In short: Cabot-Kjellerup Foundation gave $668K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $45K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $668,325
- -28.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $44,555
- -4.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $10,457,850
- +3.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (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-Kjellerup Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8 Federal Road Suite Suite 4, West Grove, PA 19390
Phone: (610) 656-3576
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cabot-Kjellerup Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sandy Creek Academy ($394K). Together the top 10 received $651K.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 77 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Cabot-Kjellerup Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 15 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $51K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 120% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $443K (2019) to $1.3M (2023). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $668K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sandy Creek Academy West Grove, PA | For General Support of Charitable Activities | $394,200 |
| Wild Earth Allies West Grove, PA | For General Support of Charitable Activities | $100,000 |
| Silk Grass Wildlife Preserve West Grove, PA | For General Support of Charitable Activities | $44,125 |
| Stroud Water Research Center West Grove, PA | For General Support of Charitable Activities | $40,000 |
| Chester County Food Bank West Grove, PA | For General Support of Charitable Activities | $25,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Brandywine West Grove, PA | For General Support of Charitable Activities | $15,000 |
| Camp Dreamcatcher West Grove, PA | For General Support of Charitable Activities | $10,000 |
| Kennett Library Kennett Square, PA | For General Support of Charitable Activities | $10,000 |
| Whitemarsh Little League West Grove, PA | For General Support of Charitable Activities | $7,500 |
| Access Gallery West Grove, PA | For General Support of Charitable Activities | $5,000 |
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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 | $10,457,850 | $1,126,505 | $751,854 | $668,325 | 15 | $688,398 | $1,050,304 | $574,591 |
| 2024 | $10,102,229 | $1,365,047 | $998,810 | $936,000 | 20 | $949,408 | $1,320,779 | $555,180 |
| 2023 | $9,735,992 | $1,746,282 | $1,369,206 | $1,296,000 | 13 | $1,316,023 | $316,960 | $452,192 |
| 2022 | $9,358,916 | $1,387,715 | $779,698 | $729,000 | 12 | $734,338 | $1,350,104 | $482,119 |
| 2021 | $8,626,651 | $3,073,888 | $664,594 | $610,000 | 17 | $616,229 | $493,136 | $451,581 |
| 2020 | $7,089,599 | $176,791 | $677,899 | $635,000 | 18 | — | $143,507 | $411,370 |
| 2019 | $7,590,639 | $3,402,609 | $518,426 | $442,500 | 20 | — | $792,838 | $291,334 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cabot-Kjellerup Foundation reported a distributable amount of $575K 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
An earlier description of the foundation states that it seeks to foster a healthy planet by supporting, developing, and promoting responsible stewardship of natural and human resources.
Its 2025 grantees include organizations working in varied areas. For example, Stroud Water Research Center says its mission is to advance knowledge of stream and river ecosystems and promote public understanding of freshwater ecology. Chester County Food Bank says it works to ensure equitable access to nutritious and familiar food. Camp Dreamcatcher says it provides year-round care to youth affected by HIV/AIDS, trauma, and mental health challenges. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $668,325. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $394,200, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest awards included $394,200 to Sandy Creek Academy, $100,000 to Wild Earth Allies, $44,125 to Silk Grass Wildlife Preserve, and $40,000 to Stroud Water Research Center. Other reported awards included $25,000 to Chester County Food Bank, $15,000 to YMCA of Greater Brandywine, $10,000 each to Camp Dreamcatcher and Kennett Library, and $5,000 to The Garage Community & Youth Center. The filing lists the stated purpose for the largest grants as general support of charitable activities. Mighty Writers reports receiving $2,500 in 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Peter Kjellerup, Mette Kjellerup, and Amanda C Cabot as trustees, and Nina Bulich and Ted Piotrowicz as directors.
Cabot-Kjellerup Foundation's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amanda C Cabot
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mette Kjellerup
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Kjellerup
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nina Bulich
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ted Piotrowicz
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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-Kjellerup Foundation
How much does Cabot-Kjellerup Foundation give each year?
Cabot-Kjellerup Foundation gave $668K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $936K across 20 grants.
What is Cabot-Kjellerup Foundation's typical grant size?
Cabot-Kjellerup Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $44,555, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Cabot-Kjellerup Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Cabot-Kjellerup Foundation give grants?
Cabot-Kjellerup Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were West Grove, PA (13 grants).
Does Cabot-Kjellerup Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Cabot-Kjellerup Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Cabot-Kjellerup Foundation's largest grantees?
Cabot-Kjellerup Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Sandy Creek Academy ($394,200), Wild Earth Allies ($100,000) and Silk Grass Wildlife Preserve ($44,125), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Cabot-Kjellerup Foundation?
Cabot-Kjellerup Foundation reported $10.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $688K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $575K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Cabot-Kjellerup Foundation fund?
An earlier description of the foundation states that it seeks to foster a healthy planet by supporting, developing, and promoting responsible stewardship of natural and human resources. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cabot-Kjellerup Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cabot-Kjellerup Foundation's EIN?
Cabot-Kjellerup Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5344811. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Cabot-Kjellerup Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 1, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 25, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Live grants for the work Cabot-Kjellerup Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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