The Cedars Foundation Inc

WATERFORD, VA EIN: 22-3651734

The Cedars Foundation Inc is an independent private foundation established in 1999, with offices located in Waterford, Virginia. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and focuses its philanthropic efforts on environmental conservation and international relief initiatives.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.6M

+3.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$319K

-12.5% YoY

Grant Count

34

-39.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$9K

+44.1% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary giving areas are:

  • Environmental conservation
  • International relief efforts

Grantmaking

The foundation made 52 grants in 2024, with a total grant distribution of approximately $390,650 across identified recipients.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation is based in Waterford, Virginia and has demonstrated support for organizations operating in the United States, including local Virginia nonprofits.

Grant Distribution by State

15states
+7 more states

Cities

AnnapolisArlingtonAtlantaBaltimoreBooneBostonBrooklynBrownsburgBrwnsburgBurgessChicagoDenverFairfieldHamiltonHoustonJacksonvilleKey WestKinsaleLeesburgLexington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2024:

Metric Amount
Total Assets $2,615,949
Total Revenues $720,245
Total Expenses $392,091
Grants & Contributions $251,670
Investment Income & Dividends $146,918

Staffing: The foundation operates with no employees on staff.

EIN: 22-3651734

Contact Information:

  • Address: 40123 Bond Street Box 55, Waterford, VA 20197
  • Telephone: 202-862-1880
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$347K$694K$1M$1M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$2,615,949$2,530,260$2,611,419
Revenue$720,245$447,111$327,559
Expenses$392,091$433,604$399,609
Qualifying Distributions$319,150$364,800$315,950
Net Investment Income$401,251$187,012$70,595
Distributable Amount$120,674$121,810$124,381

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$199K$299K$399K12 grants202052 grants202154 grants202256 grants202334 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

THE ASPEN INSTITUTE$72KRESOURCES FOR THE FUTURE$40KSEACHANGE CAPITAL PARTNERS$40KOCEAN CONSERVANCY$40KSHENANDOAH VALLEY CONSER…$25KTHE COMMITTEE FOR ECONOM…$25KLSB LEAKEY FDTN FOR RESE…$15KAMERICAN TRUST FOR OXFOR…$10KTHE ROOSEVELT INSTITUTE$10KWATERFORD FOUNDATION$8K

Grant Size Distribution

196 grants across all recorded years

190<$50K5$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for .

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

W Bowman Cutter serves as Directing Manager of the foundation.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
W BOWMAN CUTTER IIIMANAGING DIRECTOR2

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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