Stephen and Alice Cutler Family
The Stephen and Alice Cutler Family is a private foundation based in Brookline, Massachusetts. It reported 13 grants totaling $163,000 in 2024, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Massachusetts.
Stephen and Alice Cutler Family at a glance
In short: Stephen and Alice Cutler Family gave $163K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Massachusetts. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $163,000
- +18.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,538
- +9.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $2,114,028
- -6.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (3 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Stephen and Alice Cutler Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. The 2024 filing names John Cutler as the contact for applications and requests a letter indicating the amount and reason requested. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: John Cutler
Mailing address: 120 Seaver St Unit E-200, Brookline, MA 02445
Phone: (617) 731-9074
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Stephen and Alice Cutler Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Combined Jewish Philanthropies ($80K). Together the top 10 received $156K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 55 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 7% to New York, 3% to Texas, 2% to Illinois, and 1% to Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Stephen and Alice Cutler Family open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 13 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 62% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 113% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $120K (2022) to $179K (2021). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $163K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies Boston, MA | Purpose Designated by the Recipient | $80,000 |
| 2LIFE Communities Brighton, MA | Purpose Designated by the Recipient | $25,000 |
| Dana Farber Boston, MA | Purpose Designated by the Recipient | $20,000 |
| New England Life Flight Bedford, MA | Purpose Designated by the Recipient | $10,000 |
| Concert Against Cancer Houston, TX | Purpose Designated by the Recipient | $5,000 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra Boston, MA | Purpose Designated by the Recipient | $5,000 |
| Furget Me Not New Hampton, NY | Purpose Designated by the Recipient | $3,000 |
| United Jewish Appeal New York, NY | Purpose Designated by the Recipient | $3,000 |
| Agahozo Shalom Youth Village New York, NY | Purpose Designated by the Recipient | $2,500 |
| Hear Scholarship Foundation Glenview, IL | Purpose Designated by the Recipient | $2,500 |
Ready to take the next step with Stephen and Alice Cutler Family?
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 | $2,114,028 | $69,344 | $226,255 | $163,000 | 13 | $163,000 | $53,281 | $144,769 |
| 2023 | $2,270,546 | $204,859 | $199,201 | $138,000 | 12 | $138,000 | $62,477 | $145,344 |
| 2022 | $2,453,299 | $110,815 | $181,446 | $120,000 | 10 | $120,000 | $86,493 | $123,975 |
| 2021 | $2,537,495 | $71,456 | $254,944 | $179,150 | 10 | $179,150 | $39,066 | $156,893 |
| 2020 | $2,720,983 | $-274,704 | $218,898 | $159,500 | 10 | — | $61,600 | $134,468 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stephen and Alice Cutler Family reported a distributable amount of $145K 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 included support for organizations working in senior housing and services, critical-care transport, music and education, and college access. For example, 2Life Communities describes its mission as building and operating housing for low-income seniors and providing services to support independence and dignity. The Boston Symphony Orchestra says its mission includes presenting music and providing educational and training programs. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $163,000 through 13 grants. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $80,000, with a median of $3,000. Its largest awards included $80,000 to Combined Jewish Philanthropies, $25,000 to 2Life Communities, $20,000 to Dana Farber, and $10,000 to New England Life Flight. Other listed grants included $5,000 each to Concert Against Cancer and the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and $2,500 each to the Hear Scholarship Foundation and the Trustees of Tufts College.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Stephen Cutler (deceased), Alice Cutler, Ellen Levy, John Cutler, and Nancy Berube as trustees.
Stephen and Alice Cutler Family's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nancy Berube
Trustee
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $30K (2024)
Alice Cutler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ellen Levy
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Cutler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Stephen Cutler (2020–2024) — Trustee · Filing note: Deceased
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $30K, to Nancy Berube (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Stephen and Alice Cutler Family
How much does Stephen and Alice Cutler Family give each year?
Stephen and Alice Cutler Family gave $163K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $138K across 12 grants.
What is Stephen and Alice Cutler Family's typical grant size?
Stephen and Alice Cutler Family's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $12,538, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Stephen and Alice Cutler Family that year got $10K on average.
Where does Stephen and Alice Cutler Family give grants?
Stephen and Alice Cutler Family gives mostly in Massachusetts: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (4 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Stephen and Alice Cutler Family give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Stephen and Alice Cutler Family's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Purpose Designated by the Recipient" (13 grants).
Who are Stephen and Alice Cutler Family's largest grantees?
Stephen and Alice Cutler Family's largest 2024 grantees include Combined Jewish Philanthropies ($80,000), 2LIFE Communities ($25,000) and Dana Farber ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Stephen and Alice Cutler Family?
Stephen and Alice Cutler Family reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $163K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $145K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Stephen and Alice Cutler Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in senior housing and services, critical-care transport, music and education, and college access. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stephen and Alice Cutler Family?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Stephen and Alice Cutler Family's EIN?
Stephen and Alice Cutler Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6906429. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Stephen and Alice Cutler Family accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Stephen and Alice Cutler Family's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Massachusetts
American Tower Corporation Foundation
Boston, MA
Assets
$15.4M
Grants
632
Total Given
$1.7M
Eastern Bank Foundation
Wakefield, MA
Eastern Bank Foundation supports economic inclusion and mobility, including small businesses, early childhood development, affordable housing, and workforce development. Its 2025 grants ranged from $50 to $2,002,500, with a median of $2,500, primarily in Massachusetts and also in New Hampshire and Rhode Island. It accepts online applications and does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$266.7M
Grants
1,786
Total Given
$19.0M
Robert R McCormick Foundation
Chicago, IL
The Robert R. McCormick Foundation funds early childhood education, journalism and government accountability, support for service members and veterans, and community development, with much of its local work focused on Chicago’s South and West Sides, especially Englewood and Little Village. Its 2024 median grant was $50,000, though awards varied widely; funding is by invitation only, and it does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.8B
Grants
255
Total Given
$106.1M
Boston Foundation Inc
Boston, MA
The Boston Foundation funds nonprofits and community initiatives focused on equity and opportunity, including child well-being, economic opportunity, community wealth, and community leadership, primarily in Greater Boston. Its 2025 grants had a median of $25,000, while specific programs offer amounts such as $50,000; whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.
Assets
$2.1B
Grants
2,375
Total Given
$228.4M
Barr Foundation
Boston, MA
The Barr Foundation funds arts and creativity, climate, education, and New England’s social sector, primarily through long-term support for organizations in New England. Its 2024 grants ranged from $100 to $3.275 million, with a median of $80,000. Its filing says it accepts only requests from preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests, though its website describes program-page inquiries and occasional open calls.
Assets
$1.9B
Grants
903
Total Given
$123.2M
Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc
Boston, MA
Liberty Mutual Foundation funds basic needs such as food and shelter, education and workforce development, and climate and community infrastructure, including homelessness and community preparedness programs. Its 2024 grants had a median of $35,000, and most funding supports organizations or programs serving the Boston area, though it also gives elsewhere. It accepts unsolicited online requests on a rolling basis, with no submission deadlines.
Assets
$46.1M
Grants
706
Total Given
$50.6M
More similar funders
More Funders in Massachusetts
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Stephen and Alice Cutler Family funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/stephen-and-alice-cutler-family-morg_4676ce9f158740169ad8597e549b5229
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_046906429_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Stephen and Alice Cutler Family funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/stephen-and-alice-cutler-family-morg_4676ce9f158740169ad8597e549b5229},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-05. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Stephen and Alice Cutler Family's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Stephen and Alice Cutler Family down — hundreds of funders to go?