Carla M Bregman Charitable Fdn
Carla M Bregman Charitable Fdn is a private foundation based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Its 2026 filing reports 12 grants totaling $49,570 to organizations supporting activities including education, children’s services, music, conservation, and social justice.
Carla M Bregman Charitable Fdn at a glance
In short: Carla M Bregman Charitable Fdn gave $50K across 12 grants in 2026 (avg $4K), mostly in Massachusetts. 17% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $49,570
- -4.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $4,131
- -12.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $9,245
- +9.3% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (2 of 12, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (52% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Carla M Bregman Charitable Fdn
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists a written explanation of how funds would be used as the application material, with no award restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Carla Bregman
Mailing address: 14 Athens St, Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone: (617) 492-3140
Email: cmb@theworld.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Carla M Bregman Charitable Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was The Miquon School ($15K). Together the top 10 received $49K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 54 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts (52%), Pennsylvania (30%), Rhode Island (16%), and Vermont (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Carla M Bregman Charitable Fdn open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 2 of 12 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $750; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $3K repeat.
- 67% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+9%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2023) to $102K (2022). In 2026 it made 12 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Miquon School Conshohocken, PA | Elementary School Support | $15,000 |
| Lovelane SP Needs Horseback RDG Lincoln, MA | Therapy for Special Needs | $11,320 |
| Gnome Surf Little Compton, RI | Therapy for Children | $8,000 |
| World Computer Exchange Hull, MA | Connect Youth in Developing Countries | $5,000 |
| Mass Audobon-Boston Nature Center Mattapan, MA | General Support | $4,000 |
| City Sprouts Cambridge, MA | Educate Youth on Urban Gardening | $2,000 |
| Marlboro Music Marlboro, VT | Music for so Vermont | $1,000 |
| Sarasa Chamber Music Cambridge, MA | Support Music Education | $1,000 |
| Congregation Eitz Chaim Cambridge, MA | General Support | $750 |
| American Friends Service Committee Cambridge, MA | Support Peace and Social Justice | $500 |
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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 | $9,245 | $50,395 | $49,609 | $49,570 | 12 | $49,570 | $356 | $428 |
| 2025 | $8,459 | $50,393 | $52,039 | $51,970 | 11 | $51,970 | $306 | $319 |
| 2024 | $10,105 | $36,246 | $53,442 | $53,380 | 10 | $53,380 | $1,122 | $1,017 |
| 2023 | $27,301 | $45,641 | $45,850 | $45,600 | 9 | $45,600 | $141 | $1,167 |
| 2022 | $27,510 | $75,005 | $101,900 | $101,900 | 12 | $101,900 | $5 | $2,071 |
| 2021 | $54,405 | $75,311 | $69,550 | $69,300 | 11 | — | — | $1,352 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Carla M Bregman Charitable Fdn reported a distributable amount of $428 for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its grants include support for a progressive school, therapies for children, youth access to computers, nature education, urban gardening, music education, peace and social justice, science education, and food assistance.
The Miquon School describes its mission as celebrating childhood, cultivating a love of learning, and inspiring children to care for themselves, one another, and the world. World Computer Exchange describes its mission as reducing the digital divide for youth in developing countries, strengthening communities through partnerships, and promoting the reuse of electronic equipment. These are the grantees’ stated missions.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $49,570. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $15,000, with a median of $1,500. The largest grants included $15,000 to The Miquon School for elementary school support; $11,320 to Lovelane SP Needs Horseback RDG for therapy for special needs; $8,000 to Gnome Surf for therapy for children; and $5,000 to World Computer Exchange for connecting youth in developing countries.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Carla Bregman is listed as President on the 2026 filing.
Carla M Bregman Charitable Fdn is led by Carla Bregman, President on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Carla Bregman
President
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Carla M Bregman Charitable Fdn
How much does Carla M Bregman Charitable Fdn give each year?
Carla M Bregman Charitable Fdn gave $50K across 12 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $52K across 11 grants.
What is Carla M Bregman Charitable Fdn's typical grant size?
Carla M Bregman Charitable Fdn's median grant in 2026 was $1,500, and its average grant was $4,131, across 12 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Carla M Bregman Charitable Fdn that year got $750 on average.
Where does Carla M Bregman Charitable Fdn give grants?
Carla M Bregman Charitable Fdn gives mostly in Massachusetts: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (30%) and Rhode Island (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cambridge, MA (4 grants).
Does Carla M Bregman Charitable Fdn give general operating support?
Yes: 17% of Carla M Bregman Charitable Fdn's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Carla M Bregman Charitable Fdn's largest grantees?
Carla M Bregman Charitable Fdn's largest 2026 grantees include The Miquon School ($15,000), Lovelane SP Needs Horseback RDG ($11,320) and Gnome Surf ($8,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Carla M Bregman Charitable Fdn?
Carla M Bregman Charitable Fdn reported $9K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $50K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $428 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Carla M Bregman Charitable Fdn fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its grants include support for a progressive school, therapies for children, youth access to computers, nature education, urban gardening, music education, peace and social justice, science education, and food assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Carla M Bregman Charitable Fdn?
The 2025 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Carla M Bregman Charitable Fdn's EIN?
Carla M Bregman Charitable Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-6495625. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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