Ella Lyman Cabot Trust Inc
Ella Lyman Cabot Trust Inc is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its grantmaking includes support for individual charitable, educational, artistic, and scientific projects, as well as organizations working in areas such as health care, community engagement, and environmental work.
Ella Lyman Cabot Trust Inc at a glance
In short: Ella Lyman Cabot Trust Inc gave $169K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $169,133
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,081
- -46.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,672,625
- +0.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (24% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Ella Lyman Cabot Trust Inc
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing lists Anna Doggett as the application contact and directs applicants to Statement 9 for application materials, deadlines, and restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Anna Doggett
Mailing address: C/O Gma Foundations 2 Liberty, Square Suite 500, Boston, MA 02109
Phone: (617) 391-3094
Email: adoggett@gmafoundations.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Ella Lyman Cabot Trust Inc
Who Ella Lyman Cabot Trust Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Christopher Gartrell ($28K). Together the top 10 received $145K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($11,250), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 51 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts (24%), New York (23%), Georgia (16%), California (13%), and New Jersey (8%). Listed project purposes also describe work in New Hampshire, El Salvador, Malawi, Sweden, and North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ella Lyman Cabot Trust Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 87% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $137K (2020) to $171K (2021). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $169K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Gartrell Brooklyn, NY | In support of project expenses and living expenses in nh to expand a nascent artist-in-residence program and exhibition space in madison, nh, and to establish a nonprofit organization to support and broaden the work in the future. | $28,200 |
| Doctors for Global Health Inc Decatur, GA | In support of project of subin jeong:in partial support for travel, living, and project expenses to enhance access to oral healthcare for people in the community of estancia in morazan, el salvador, through collaboration with the existing network of health care providers at the caipes clinic. | $27,118 |
| Leslie Renee Berman Oakland, CA | In partial support for project expenses to organize a U.S. study tour with the pa academy of ballet to train teachers from the only fulltime dance school in malawi. | $21,658 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $11,250 |
| Boston Community Pediatrics Boston, MA | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Groundworks Somerville Somerville, MA | General Operations | $10,000 |
| NJ Coalition to End Homelessness Princeton, NJ | General Operations | $10,000 |
| NYC Together Brooklyn, NY | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Refugee and Immigrant Assistance Center Boston, MA | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Trustees of Tufts College Medford, MA | Prison Initiative at Tisch College | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,672,625 | $213,316 | $196,671 | $169,133 | 14 | $195,638 | $213,316 | $225,481 |
| 2024 | $3,655,980 | $73,840 | $182,365 | $157,027 | 7 | $181,018 | $73,729 | $204,323 |
| 2023 | $3,764,505 | $53,474 | $167,462 | $146,316 | 8 | $167,462 | $72,760 | $175,321 |
| 2022 | $3,878,493 | $51,022 | $194,726 | $154,982 | 10 | $178,185 | $51,022 | $174,256 |
| 2021 | $4,022,197 | $1,066,183 | $195,686 | $171,140 | 12 | $181,525 | $1,053,156 | $178,407 |
| 2020 | $3,151,700 | $141,979 | $182,287 | $136,601 | 8 | — | $124,797 | $166,764 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ella Lyman Cabot Trust Inc reported a distributable amount of $225K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Trust’s program describes awards for individual projects in charitable, educational, artistic, and scientific areas. Its 2025 grants illustrate a range of activities, including support for an artist-in-residence program, oral health care access, dance teacher training, Braille literacy, and community initiatives.
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Doctors for Global Health says it works to improve health and foster human rights with communities most in need. Boston Community Pediatrics says it provides pediatric and related health care in Boston and surrounding communities, with an approach that addresses social determinants of health. NYC Together says it brings students and New York City police officers together to increase civic engagement, foster leadership, and strengthen communities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the Trust reported 14 grants totaling $169,133. Awards ranged from $3,375 to $28,200, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest listed awards were $28,200 for an artist-in-residence program and exhibition space in New Hampshire and $27,118 to Doctors for Global Health for a project supporting access to oral health care in El Salvador. Other notable grants included $21,658 for a study tour to train teachers from Malawi’s only full-time dance school and $11,250 to an individual recipient for travel and living expenses connected with volunteering at the Braille Challenge finals and developing a framework for a similar competition in Sweden.
The Trust also awarded $10,000 each to Boston Community Pediatrics, Groundwork Somerville, NJ Coalition to End Homelessness, NYC Together, and Refugee and Immigrant Assistance Center for general operations. Trustees of Tufts College received $10,000 for the Prison Initiative at Tisch College.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Andrew G Bodnar MD as president and trustee, Gene A Corbin as vice chair and trustee, Jeffrey Swope Esq as treasurer and trustee, and Anna Patching as clerk. Other listed trustees are Abim Thomas Esq, Dr Charles Shadle, Dr Robert M Randolph, Honorable Michael Barrett, Louanne Hempton, and Mr Glenn Pudelka.
Ella Lyman Cabot Trust Inc is led by Andrew G. Bodnar MD, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 14 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrew G. Bodnar MD
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abim Thomas Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alanna Sullivan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Shadle
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Constance W. Williams
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellen T. Harris
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gene A. Corbin
Vice Chair & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Honorable Michael Barrett
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Swope Esq.
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John H. Finley IV
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Louanne Hempton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert M. Randolph
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Glenn Pudelka
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anna Patching
Clerk
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Anna Doggett (2023–2024) — Clerk
- Former: Ginelle Van Tartwijk (2020–2022) — Clerk
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Ella Lyman Cabot Trust Inc
How much does Ella Lyman Cabot Trust Inc give each year?
Ella Lyman Cabot Trust Inc gave $169K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $157K across 7 grants.
What is Ella Lyman Cabot Trust Inc's typical grant size?
Ella Lyman Cabot Trust Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,081, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ella Lyman Cabot Trust Inc give grants?
Ella Lyman Cabot Trust Inc's top state is Massachusetts, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (23%) and Georgia (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (2 grants), Boston, MA (2 grants) and Princeton, NJ (2 grants).
Does Ella Lyman Cabot Trust Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 36% of Ella Lyman Cabot Trust Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ella Lyman Cabot Trust Inc's largest grantees?
Ella Lyman Cabot Trust Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Christopher Gartrell ($28,200), Doctors for Global Health Inc ($27,118) and Leslie Renee Berman ($21,658), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($11,250), which are not listed by name. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ella Lyman Cabot Trust Inc?
Ella Lyman Cabot Trust Inc reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $196K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $225K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Ella Lyman Cabot Trust Inc fund?
The Trust’s program describes awards for individual projects in charitable, educational, artistic, and scientific areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ella Lyman Cabot Trust Inc?
The 2024 filing lists Anna Doggett as the application contact and directs applicants to Statement 9 for application materials, deadlines, and restrictions. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ella Lyman Cabot Trust Inc's EIN?
Ella Lyman Cabot Trust Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2111393. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 19, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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