Cunningham Family Foundation Inc
Cunningham Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Holden, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing lists $150,000 in grants to 10 charitable organizations, all in Massachusetts; the foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Cunningham Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Cunningham Family Foundation Inc gave $150K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $150,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- Average grant
- $15,000
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $2,466,051
- -1.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Cunningham Family Foundation Inc
- 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: 13 Butternut Circle, Holden, MA 01520
Phone: (774) 364-0990
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cunningham Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Johns Food for the Poor ($15K). Together the top 10 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts. Listed recipients are based in Worcester, Shrewsbury, and Holden, Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Cunningham Family Foundation Inc gives
- In 2024 it paid out 117% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Johns Food for the Poor Worchester, MA | To assist the organization in carrying out its general charitable programs consistent with its mission and exempt purpose. | $15,000 |
| Worcester County Food Pantry Shrewsbury, MA | To assist the organization in carrying out its general charitable programs consistent with its mission and exempt purpose. | $15,000 |
| The Friends of Gale Free Library Holden, MA | To assist the organization in carrying out its general charitable programs consistent with its mission and exempt purpose. | $15,000 |
| CASA Project Worcester County Worcester, MA | To assist the organization in carrying out its general charitable programs consistent with its mission and exempt purpose. | $15,000 |
| Worcester Animal Rescue League Worcester, MA | To assist the organization in carrying out its general charitable programs consistent with its mission and exempt purpose. | $15,000 |
| Visitation House Inc Worcester, MA | To assist the organization in carrying out its general charitable programs consistent with its mission and exempt purpose. | $15,000 |
| Catholic Charities Worcester County Worcester, MA | To assist the organization in carrying out its general charitable programs consistent with its mission and exempt purpose. | $15,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Worcester Worcester, MA | To assist the organization in carrying out its general charitable programs consistent with its mission and exempt purpose. | $15,000 |
| Help at Home Holden, MA | To assist the organization in carrying out its general charitable programs consistent with its mission and exempt purpose. | $15,000 |
| One Worcester Worcester, MA | To assist the organization in carrying out its general charitable programs consistent with its mission and exempt purpose. | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,466,051 | $130,345 | $164,294 | $150,000 | 10 | $150,000 | $130,345 | $127,942 |
| 2023 | $2,500,000 | $2,500,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $1,012 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cunningham Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $128K for 2024 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including food assistance, animal welfare, services for women in crisis pregnancies, youth development, and a public library support organization. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation. For example, Worcester Animal Rescue League says its mission is to provide and promote humane animal welfare to pets in need. Boys and Girls Club of Worcester says it helps youth develop qualities to become responsible citizens and community leaders. Visitation House describes providing material, emotional, and spiritual assistance to women in crisis pregnancies.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $150,000. Each grant was $15,000. Listed recipients included St Johns Food for the Poor, Worcester County Food Pantry, The Friends of Gale Free Library, CASA Project Worcester County, Worcester Animal Rescue League, Visitation House, Catholic Charities Worcester County, Boys and Girls Club of Worcester, Help at Home, and One Worcester; each received $15,000. The stated purpose for each grant was to assist the organization in carrying out its general charitable programs consistent with its mission and exempt purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Thomas Cunningham as president and director, and Andrea Cunningham as treasurer, clerk, and director.
Cunningham Family Foundation Inc is led by Thomas Cunningham, President & Director on every filing since 2023; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas Cunningham
President & Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Andrea Cunningham
Treasurer, Clerk & Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Cunningham Family Foundation Inc
How much does Cunningham Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Cunningham Family Foundation Inc gave $150K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Cunningham Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Cunningham Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $15,000, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Cunningham Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Cunningham Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Worcester, MA (6 grants) and Holden, MA (2 grants).
Does Cunningham Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Cunningham Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Cunningham Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Cunningham Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include St Johns Food for the Poor ($15,000), Worcester County Food Pantry ($15,000) and The Friends of Gale Free Library ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Cunningham Family Foundation Inc?
Cunningham Family Foundation Inc reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $150K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $128K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Cunningham Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including food assistance, animal welfare, services for women in crisis pregnancies, youth development, and a public library support organization. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cunningham Family Foundation Inc?
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 Cunningham Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Cunningham Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4831344. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does Cunningham Family Foundation Inc 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Cunningham Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/cunningham-family-foundation-inc-morg_2198359171644f0495f1809fe2155706
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