Edmund & Betsy Cabot Charitable Fndn
The Edmund & Betsy Cabot Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing reports one grant of $541,900 to Fidelity Charitable Fund for general purposes.
Edmund & Betsy Cabot Charitable Fndn at a glance
In short: Edmund & Betsy Cabot Charitable Fndn gave $542K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $542K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $541,900
- +11.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $541,900
- +11.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $541,900
- Total assets
- $8,172,640
- -3.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (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 Edmund & Betsy Cabot Charitable Fndn
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 22 Batterymarch Street 2Nd Floor, Boston, MA 02109
Phone: (617) 451-1744
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edmund & Betsy Cabot Charitable Fndn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fidelity Charitable Fund ($542K).
Grant Size Distribution
507 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 503 grants of 507 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The sole grant reported for 2024 went to a recipient in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Edmund & Betsy Cabot Charitable Fndn gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 112% 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $437K (2020) to $554K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $542K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Fund Cincinnati, OH | General | $541,900 |
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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 | $8,172,640 | $495,937 | $774,106 | $541,900 | 1 | $570,500 | $260,970 | $510,030 |
| 2023 | $8,452,805 | $703,567 | $678,715 | $487,200 | 1 | $515,800 | $541,575 | $471,408 |
| 2022 | $8,427,344 | $275,348 | $700,238 | $514,700 | 197 | $539,900 | $125,053 | $519,095 |
| 2021 | $8,856,324 | $821,411 | $720,372 | $554,300 | 108 | $577,500 | $684,119 | $592,404 |
| 2020 | $8,807,156 | $380,389 | $571,180 | $436,550 | 200 | — | $271,660 | $477,173 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edmund & Betsy Cabot Charitable Fndn reported a distributable amount of $510K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported one grant totaling $541,900. The grant was to Fidelity Charitable Fund in Cincinnati, Ohio, for general purposes. The single grant was also the smallest, largest, and median grant reported for that year.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Elizabeth W Cabot and Bradford W Cabot as trustees.
Edmund & Betsy Cabot Charitable Fndn's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bradford W. Cabot
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth W. Cabot
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Edmund & Betsy Cabot Charitable Fndn
How much does Edmund & Betsy Cabot Charitable Fndn give each year?
Edmund & Betsy Cabot Charitable Fndn gave $542K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $487K across 1 grant.
How large is Edmund & Betsy Cabot Charitable Fndn?
Edmund & Betsy Cabot Charitable Fndn reported $8.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $571K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $510K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Edmund & Betsy Cabot Charitable Fndn?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Edmund & Betsy Cabot Charitable Fndn make grants?
The sole grant reported for 2024 went to a recipient in Ohio.
What is Edmund & Betsy Cabot Charitable Fndn's EIN?
Edmund & Betsy Cabot Charitable Fndn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2900424. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Edmund & Betsy Cabot Charitable Fndn 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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