Mitchell Cutler Charitable Trust
Mitchell Cutler Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Springfield, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $60K. Net investment income was $142K.
Mitchell Cutler Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Mitchell Cutler Charitable Trust gave $60K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $60,000
- -52.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,000
- -52.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,499,300
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Mitchell Cutler Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Martin De Porres Center Inc ($25K). Together the top 5 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 21 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Mitchell Cutler Charitable Trust gives
- Giving fell 20% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 80% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2023) to $127K (2024). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Martin De Porres Center Inc Springfield, IL | For feeding the hungry and providing essentials to those in need. | $25,000 |
| Arlington Academy of Hope Arlington, VA | For providing education, health care, and community development to rural communities in uganda. | $20,000 |
| Compass for Kids Springfield, IL | For Empowering Underserved Children and Families. | $5,000 |
| Community Forklift Edmonston, MD | For providing nonprofits and community members in need low cost building and home essentials. | $5,000 |
| Food and Friends Washington, DC | For Meal Assistance to Individuals with Serious Illnesses | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,499,300 | $187,980 | $88,537 | $60,000 | 5 | $60,000 | $141,708 | $74,619 |
| 2024 | $1,399,857 | $753,660 | $139,033 | $127,000 | 5 | $127,000 | $708,815 | $59,362 |
| 2023 | $785,230 | $9,285 | $33,269 | $17,000 | 3 | $17,000 | $7,677 | $61,007 |
| 2022 | $809,214 | $112,775 | $82,995 | $75,000 | 3 | $75,000 | $70,601 | $65,519 |
| 2021 | $779,434 | $195,880 | $58,088 | $48,000 | 5 | — | $107,212 | $57,468 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mitchell Cutler Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $75K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mitchell Cutler Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Audrey Whittington
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Leslie Sgro
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Miriam Cutler
Grantor & Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Mitchell Cutler Charitable Trust
How much does Mitchell Cutler Charitable Trust give each year?
Mitchell Cutler Charitable Trust gave $60K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $127K across 5 grants.
What is Mitchell Cutler Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Mitchell Cutler Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $12,000, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mitchell Cutler Charitable Trust give grants?
Mitchell Cutler Charitable Trust gives mostly in Illinois: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (33%) and Maryland (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Springfield, IL (2 grants).
Does Mitchell Cutler Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Mitchell Cutler Charitable Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Mitchell Cutler Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Mitchell Cutler Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include St Martin De Porres Center Inc ($25,000), Arlington Academy of Hope ($20,000) and Compass for Kids ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mitchell Cutler Charitable Trust?
Mitchell Cutler Charitable Trust reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $60K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $75K (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 is Mitchell Cutler Charitable Trust's EIN?
Mitchell Cutler Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-6144401. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work Mitchell Cutler Charitable Trust funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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