The Burt and Diana Cutler Family
The Burt and Diana Cutler Family is a private foundation, based in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $121K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $219K. Net investment income was $7K.
The Burt and Diana Cutler Family at a glance
In short: The Burt and Diana Cutler Family gave $219K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $36K), top state Alabama. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $218,640
- +0.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $36,440
- +0.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $24,320
- Total assets
- $121,335
- -62.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Alabama (37% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Burt and Diana Cutler Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Southern Poverty Law Center ($80K). Together the top 6 received $219K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 34 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Burt and Diana Cutler Family gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $166K (2022) to $255K (2020). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $219K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Poverty Law Center Montgomery, AL | General Operating Budget | $80,000 |
| People for the American Way Foundat Washington, DC | General Operating Budget | $75,000 |
| Miscellaneous Cont Under 5000 Rancho Plaos Verdes, CA | General Operating Budget | $38,640 |
| American Friends Service Community Philadelphia, PA | General Operating Budget | $10,000 |
| Torrance Memorial Health Care Found Torrance, CA | General Operating Budget | $10,000 |
| Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind Smithtown, NY | General Operating Budget | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $121,335 | $10,307 | $230,209 | $218,640 | 6 | $218,640 | $6,572 | $10,200 |
| 2023 | $325,655 | $-22,927 | $222,320 | $218,290 | 6 | $218,290 | $25,839 | $20,322 |
| 2022 | $514,170 | $39,876 | $172,249 | $166,080 | 7 | $166,080 | $36,625 | $33,243 |
| 2021 | $856,482 | $50,347 | $251,072 | $240,400 | 8 | $240,400 | $47,313 | $49,207 |
| 2020 | $1,168,498 | $62,188 | $266,321 | $255,125 | 7 | — | $64,557 | $57,573 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Burt and Diana Cutler Family reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Burt and Diana Cutler Family is led by Jay Cutler, CEO & Secretary Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jay Cutler
CEO & Secretary Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diana Cutler
CFO & Director
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 The Burt and Diana Cutler Family
How much does The Burt and Diana Cutler Family give each year?
The Burt and Diana Cutler Family gave $219K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $218K across 6 grants.
What is The Burt and Diana Cutler Family's typical grant size?
The Burt and Diana Cutler Family's median grant in 2024 was $24,320, and its average grant was $36,440, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Burt and Diana Cutler Family give grants?
The Burt and Diana Cutler Family's top state is Alabama, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (34%) and California (22%).
Does The Burt and Diana Cutler Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Burt and Diana Cutler Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Burt and Diana Cutler Family's largest grantees?
The Burt and Diana Cutler Family's largest 2024 grantees include Southern Poverty Law Center ($80,000), People for the American Way Foundat ($75,000) and Miscellaneous Cont Under 5000 ($38,640), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Burt and Diana Cutler Family?
The Burt and Diana Cutler Family reported $121K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $219K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Burt and Diana Cutler Family's EIN?
The Burt and Diana Cutler Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4664800. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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