Cecelia B and Kenneth B Cutler
Cecelia B and Kenneth B Cutler is a private foundation, based in Bronxville, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $342K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 7 grants totaling $26K. Net investment income was $11K.
Cecelia B and Kenneth B Cutler at a glance
In short: Cecelia B and Kenneth B Cutler gave $26K across 7 grants in 2021 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $26,000
- -3.7% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $3,714
- -3.7% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $341,876
- -4.6% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- New York (81% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Cecelia B and Kenneth B Cutler funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Metropolitan Opera ($14K). Together the top 7 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2021) to $27K (2020). In 2021 it made 7 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Opera New York, NY | ARTS,CULTURE & Humanities | $14,000 |
| North Shore Animal League Port Washington, NY | Humane Society | $3,000 |
| NYU School of Law New York, NY | Education | $3,000 |
| Penn State Uninersity University Park, PA | Education | $2,000 |
| University of Michigan-Law School Ann Arbor, MI | Education | $2,000 |
| Freedom Soundworks Bellmore, NY | ARTS,CULTURE & Humanities | $1,000 |
| University of Michigan-Business School Ann Arbor, MI | Education | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $341,876 | $10,882 | $27,205 | $26,000 | 7 | $10,882 | $22,841 |
| 2020 | $358,199 | $31,044 | $29,207 | $27,000 | 7 | $31,044 | $19,485 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cecelia B and Kenneth B Cutler reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cecelia B and Kenneth B Cutler is led by Cecelia B. Cutler, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Cecelia B. Cutler
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Cecelia B and Kenneth B Cutler
How much does Cecelia B and Kenneth B Cutler give each year?
Cecelia B and Kenneth B Cutler gave $26K across 7 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $27K across 7 grants.
What is Cecelia B and Kenneth B Cutler's typical grant size?
Cecelia B and Kenneth B Cutler's median grant in 2021 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,714, across 7 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Cecelia B and Kenneth B Cutler give grants?
Cecelia B and Kenneth B Cutler gives mostly in New York: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Michigan (12%) and Pennsylvania (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants) and Ann Arbor, MI (2 grants).
Does Cecelia B and Kenneth B Cutler give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Cecelia B and Kenneth B Cutler's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (4 grants).
Who are Cecelia B and Kenneth B Cutler's largest grantees?
Cecelia B and Kenneth B Cutler's largest 2021 grantees include Metropolitan Opera ($14,000), North Shore Animal League ($3,000) and NYU School of Law ($3,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is Cecelia B and Kenneth B Cutler?
Cecelia B and Kenneth B Cutler reported $342K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $11K.
How much is Cecelia B and Kenneth B Cutler required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Cecelia B and Kenneth B Cutler reported a distributable amount of $23K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Cecelia B and Kenneth B Cutler's EIN?
Cecelia B and Kenneth B Cutler's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3316060. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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