Cantor Foundation
Cantor Foundation is a private foundation, based in Rochelle Park, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 6 grants totaling $266K. Net investment income was $247K.
Cantor Foundation at a glance
In short: Cantor Foundation gave $266K across 6 grants in 2023 (avg $44K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $265,907
- -46.8% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 6
- +500.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $44,318
- -91.1% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (91% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Cantor Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Fidelity Charitable ($168K). Together the top 6 received $266K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 8 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $102K (2021) to $500K (2022). In 2023 it made 6 grants totaling $266K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Boston, MA | Donation | $167,907 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Boston, MA | Donation | $75,000 |
| New Milford Hospital Pawling, NY | Donation | $10,000 |
| Conservation on the Green Arlington, VA | Donation | $10,000 |
| St Jude Memphis, TN | Donation | $2,000 |
| Waramaug Task Force Warren, CT | Donation | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $279,530 | $265,907 | 6 | $247,177 |
| 2022 | $35,382 | $500,511 | $500,000 | 1 | $481,893 |
| 2021 | $54,000 | $102,284 | $102,284 | 1 | $3,273 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cantor Foundation is led by Pamela Cantor, President on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Pamela Cantor
President
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Richard Cantor (2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "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 Cantor Foundation
How much does Cantor Foundation give each year?
Cantor Foundation gave $266K across 6 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $500K across 1 grant.
What is Cantor Foundation's typical grant size?
Cantor Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $10,000, and its average grant was $44,318, across 6 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Cantor Foundation give grants?
Cantor Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Cantor Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Cantor Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (6 grants).
Who are Cantor Foundation's largest grantees?
Cantor Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Fidelity Charitable ($167,907), Dana Farber Cancer ($75,000) and New Milford Hospital ($10,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What is Cantor Foundation's EIN?
Cantor Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3745664. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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