Melvin S Cutler Charitable Foundation
The Melvin S Cutler Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Worcester, Massachusetts. Its 2026 filing reports 40 grants totaling $502,930, supporting organizations that include Jewish and Israel-related organizations, a veterans’ services provider, and local community organizations.
Melvin S Cutler Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Melvin S Cutler Charitable Foundation gave $503K across 40 grants in 2026 (avg $13K), mostly in New York. 23% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $502,930
- -20.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 40
- -13.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $12,573
- -8.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $14,970,154
- +5.1% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (9 of 40, 2026)
- Primary geography
- New York (56% 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 Melvin S Cutler Charitable Foundation
- 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: 306 Main Street 400, Worcester, MA 01615-0034
Phone: (508) 791-0901
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Melvin S Cutler Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Friends of United Hatzalah ($70K). Together the top 10 received $360K.
Grant Size Distribution
261 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 244 grants of 261 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 56% of reported grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 30% to recipients in Massachusetts. The remaining reported shares were Maryland (5%), Illinois (3%), and Maine (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Melvin S Cutler Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 9 of 40 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 73% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+7%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 64% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $472K (2023) to $1.1M (2024). In 2026 it made 40 grants totaling $503K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of United Hatzalah New York, NY | General | $70,000 |
| Jewish National Fund New York, NY | General | $54,000 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Fund New York, NY | General | $54,000 |
| Isef Foundation New York, NY | General | $36,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Central Mass Worcester, MA | General | $31,800 |
| American Friends of Natal Inc Rensselaer, NY | General | $30,000 |
| Impact Israel Bethesda, MD | General | $24,000 |
| Veteran's Inc Worcester, MA | General | $24,000 |
| Jewish Community Center Worcester - Teen Program Worcester, MA | General | $18,000 |
| Yad Vashem USA Foundation New York, NY | General | $18,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $14,970,154 | $1,345,253 | $654,717 | $502,930 | 40 | $502,930 | $1,400,925 | $791,056 |
| 2025 | $14,245,856 | $796,150 | $726,056 | $629,383 | 46 | $629,383 | $776,795 | $717,115 |
| 2024 | $14,168,283 | $1,606,894 | $1,200,854 | $1,087,773 | 59 | $1,087,773 | $432,675 | $684,101 |
| 2023 | $13,762,243 | $2,065,822 | $582,328 | $471,600 | 56 | $471,600 | $450,726 | $630,761 |
| 2022 | $12,292,906 | $2,106,752 | $690,496 | $568,634 | 60 | $568,634 | $1,551,197 | $636,348 |
| 2021 | $10,866,905 | $1,488,561 | $634,341 | $517,233 | 51 | — | $519,108 | $553,134 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Melvin S Cutler Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $791K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Friends of United Hatzalah says it raises funds for organizations providing medical and trauma-related first-responder services; American Friends of NATAL says it helps fund services for people recovering from trauma caused by terrorism, war, and military service; and Veterans Inc. says its mission is to end homelessness among veterans. Yad Vashem USA Foundation describes its work as supporting Holocaust memorialization, awareness, and education. In Worcester County, the Worcester County Food Bank says it works to create a hunger-free community.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 40 grants totaling $502,930. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $70,000, with a median of $5,500.
Among the largest reported grants were $70,000 to Friends of United Hatzalah, $54,000 each to Jewish National Fund and PEF Israel Endowment Fund, $36,000 to ISEF Foundation, $31,800 to Jewish Federation of Central Mass, and $30,000 to American Friends of NATAL. Other notable grants included $24,000 each to Impact Israel and Veterans Inc., and $18,000 each to Jewish Community Center Worcester – Teen Program and Yad Vashem USA Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Melvin S. Cutler, Frederic Mulligan, Douglas Cutler, Elizabeth J. Cutler, Robert Adler, Kelly Cutler, and Jacob Cutler as trustees. Barbara Crosbie is listed as board secretary.
Melvin S Cutler Charitable Foundation's 2026 filing lists 8 officers; 7 of 8 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Douglas Cutler
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $3K (2026)
Elizabeth J. Cutler
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $3K (2026)
Frederic Mulligan
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $3K (2026)
Kelly Cutler
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $3K (2026)
Robert Adler
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $4K (2026)
Jacob Cutler
Trustee
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
$1K (2025) → $3K (2026)
Melvin S. Cutler
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Crosbie
Board Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $7K (2026)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $7K, to Barbara Crosbie (Board Secretary). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Melvin S Cutler Charitable Foundation
How much does Melvin S Cutler Charitable Foundation give each year?
Melvin S Cutler Charitable Foundation gave $503K across 40 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $629K across 46 grants.
What is Melvin S Cutler Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Melvin S Cutler Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $5,500, and its average grant was $12,573, across 40 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Melvin S Cutler Charitable Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Melvin S Cutler Charitable Foundation give grants?
Melvin S Cutler Charitable Foundation gives mostly in New York: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (30%). The most frequent recipient cities were Worcester, MA (16 grants) and New York, NY (7 grants).
Does Melvin S Cutler Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Melvin S Cutler Charitable Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (40 of 40) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Melvin S Cutler Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Melvin S Cutler Charitable Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Friends of United Hatzalah ($70,000), Jewish National Fund ($54,000) and PEF Israel Endowment Fund ($54,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Melvin S Cutler Charitable Foundation?
Melvin S Cutler Charitable Foundation reported $15.0M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $503K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $791K (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 Melvin S Cutler Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Melvin S Cutler Charitable Foundation?
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 Melvin S Cutler Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Melvin S Cutler Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2733957. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Melvin S Cutler Charitable Foundation 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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