The Cedar Street Foundation JH1204
The Cedar Street Foundation JH1204 is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing reports $805,000 in grants to 25 organizations, including Massachusetts-based schools, cultural organizations, health organizations, and other nonprofits.
The Cedar Street Foundation JH1204 at a glance
In short: The Cedar Street Foundation JH1204 gave $805K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $32K), mostly in Massachusetts. 16% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $805,000
- +13.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $32,200
- +13.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $10,187,221
- +1.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (4 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (83% 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 The Cedar Street Foundation JH1204
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 50 Congress St Ste 832, Boston, MA 02109-4017
Phone: (617) 523-6800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Cedar Street Foundation JH1204 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chatham Orpheum Theater ($100K). Together the top 10 received $490K.
Grant Size Distribution
126 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 108 grants of 126 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts. The remaining reported shares were California (8%), Illinois (3%), Maryland (3%), and North Carolina (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Cedar Street Foundation JH1204 open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 25 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $45K; repeat grants $30K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 128% 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 $575K (2022) to $805K (2024). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $805K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chatham Orpheum Theater Chatham, MA | Unrestricted Support | $100,000 |
| The Park School Brookline, MA | Unrestricted Support | $50,000 |
| Deerfield Academy Deerfield, MA | Unrestricted Support | $50,000 |
| 1882 House Foundation Boston, MA | Unrestricted Support | $50,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA | Gardner Family Fund | $50,000 |
| Teach for America - Massachusetts San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted Support | $50,000 |
| Sherrill House Inc Boston, MA | Unrestricted Support | $40,000 |
| Friends of Excel Academy Charter School Chelsea, MA | Unrestricted Support | $40,000 |
| Mass Audubon Boston Lincoln, MA | Unrestricted Support | $30,000 |
| Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | Lynch Leadership | $30,000 |
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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 | $10,187,221 | $1,215,176 | $1,106,138 | $805,000 | 25 | $827,429 | $718,576 | $648,396 |
| 2023 | $10,080,735 | $674,941 | $777,693 | $710,000 | 25 | $729,850 | $410,669 | $589,801 |
| 2022 | $10,188,142 | $703,746 | $622,961 | $575,000 | 23 | $595,033 | $479,307 | $596,531 |
| 2021 | $10,109,560 | $1,661,091 | $650,009 | $605,000 | 26 | $623,671 | $1,306,611 | $588,785 |
| 2020 | $9,102,422 | $618,660 | $687,496 | $630,000 | 27 | — | $588,982 | $533,843 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Cedar Street Foundation JH1204 reported a distributable amount of $648K 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 show support for organizations in areas including education, health and medical services, arts and culture, environmental organizations, and human services. These are examples reflected in its grants, not a stated list of foundation priorities.
Grantees describe their own missions in varied terms. Sherrill House says it is a nonprofit skilled nursing home; OneGoal says it supports underserved students in earning a postsecondary degree; and the Chordoma Foundation says it works to improve the lives of people affected by chordoma and lead the search for a cure. The Museum of Science describes its mission as inspiring a lifelong love of science, while the New England Aquarium describes its work as public engagement and education, marine animal conservation, scientific research, and ocean advocacy. Cape Abilities says it supports individuals with disabilities through services including residential, therapeutic, and employment supports, and Tenacity describes its mission as youth and life-skill development.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $805,000. Individual grants ranged from $10,000 to $100,000, with a median of $30,000. Notable grants included $100,000 to Chatham Orpheum Theater for unrestricted support; $50,000 each to The Park School, Deerfield Academy, and 1882 House Foundation for unrestricted support; and $50,000 to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute for the Gardner Family Fund. Teach for America - Massachusetts received $50,000 for unrestricted support.
Other 2024 grants included $40,000 to Sherrill House for unrestricted support and $40,000 to Friends of Excel Academy Charter School for unrestricted support. Mass Audubon Boston and Mass Audubon Cape Cod each received $30,000 for unrestricted support; Boston College received $30,000 for Lynch Leadership; and The Steppingstone Foundation received $30,000 for Fund Communication.
Other listed 2024 grants included $25,000 to OneGoal, $20,000 each to the Chordoma Foundation and Museum of Science, $15,000 to the New England Aquarium Corporation, and $10,000 each to Cape Abilities and Tenacity.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists the following trustees: M Dozier Gardner, Margaret B Gardner, Dozier L Gardner, Grace G Schoelkopf, and Diana G Vogel.
The Cedar Street Foundation JH1204's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Diana G. Vogel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dozier L. Gardner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Grace G. Schoelkopf
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
M. Dozier Gardner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret B. Gardner
Trustee
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 Cedar Street Foundation JH1204
How much does The Cedar Street Foundation JH1204 give each year?
The Cedar Street Foundation JH1204 gave $805K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $710K across 25 grants.
What is The Cedar Street Foundation JH1204's typical grant size?
The Cedar Street Foundation JH1204's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $32,200, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Cedar Street Foundation JH1204 that year got $45K on average.
Where does The Cedar Street Foundation JH1204 give grants?
The Cedar Street Foundation JH1204 gives mostly in Massachusetts: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (10 grants).
Does The Cedar Street Foundation JH1204 give general operating support?
Yes: 76% of The Cedar Street Foundation JH1204's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Cedar Street Foundation JH1204's largest grantees?
The Cedar Street Foundation JH1204's largest 2024 grantees include Chatham Orpheum Theater ($100,000), The Park School ($50,000) and Deerfield Academy ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Cedar Street Foundation JH1204?
The Cedar Street Foundation JH1204 reported $10.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $827K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $648K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Cedar Street Foundation JH1204 fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations in areas including education, health and medical services, arts and culture, environmental organizations, and human services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Cedar Street Foundation JH1204?
The foundation 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 The Cedar Street Foundation JH1204's EIN?
The Cedar Street Foundation JH1204's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3581722. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Cedar Street Foundation JH1204 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.
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