Arthur H Cort Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 23-7267248
Foundation Overview
Based in East Boston, MA, Arthur H Cort Family Foundation has awarded 169 grants totaling $264,697 to organizations in Massachusetts, New York and 15 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $50 to $70,000, with a median award of $500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
11 of 17 recipients (65%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
72% of all grants are concentrated in Massachusetts, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Massachusetts, funding concentrates in Boston (37%), Needham (7%), Weston (6%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 135% growth in annual giving over 9 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (37%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Arthur H Cort Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band Of Parents | $500 | Reno, NV, US | Medical Research | 2024 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | $763 | Needham, MA, US | Cancer Research | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Club | $3,018 | Waltham, MA, US | Youth Development | 2024 |
| Feed The Children | $500 | Oklahoma, OK, US | Childhood Hunger | 2024 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $6,304 | Jenkintown, PA, US | Philanthropy | 2024 |
| Easterseals | $5,040 | Boston, MA, US | Development | 2024 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | $527 | Boston, MA, US | Youth Development | 2024 |
| Courageous Sailing | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | Youth Development | 2024 |
| Team New England Youth | $515 | Dorchester, MA, US | Youth Development | 2024 |
| Haymakers For Hope | $100 | Boston, MA, US | Cancer Research | 2024 |
| Paypal Giving Fund | $50 | Washington, DC, US | Various | 2024 |
| Dravet Syndrome Foundation | $350 | Cherry Hill, NJ, US | Research | 2024 |
| 100 Club Massachusetts | $258 | Braintree, MA, US | Family Support | 2024 |
| Association For Creatine Deficience | $5,110 | Carlsbad, CA, US | Research | 2024 |
| Actblue Charities | $500 | Somerville, MA, US | Various | 2024 |
| Weston Pto | $100 | Weston, MA, US | Education | 2024 |
| Boston Childrens Hospital | $150 | Boston, MA, US | Health | 2024 |
| March For Babies | $258 | Arlington, VA, US | Family Health | 2023 |
| Band Of Parents | $500 | Reno, NV, US | Medical Research | 2023 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | $513 | Needham, MA, US | Cancer Research | 2023 |
| Sloan Kettering | $250 | Boston, MA, US | Cancer Research | 2023 |
| Special Olympics | $100 | Boston, MA, US | Youth Development | 2023 |
| Weston High | $100 | Weston, MA, US | Youth Development | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club | $1,000 | Waltham, MA, US | Youth Development | 2023 |
| Camp Harbor | $106 | Boston, MA, US | Youth Development | 2023 |
| Value Schools La | $540 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education | 2023 |
| March Of Dimes | $5,000 | Westborough, MA, US | Family Health | 2023 |
| Team Impact | $104 | Quincy, MA, US | Youth Development | 2023 |
| Falmouth Road Race | $50 | Falmouth, MA, US | Health And Fitness | 2023 |
| Bishop Stang High School | $100 | North Dartmouth, MA, US | Youth Development | 2023 |
| New England Youth | $2,575 | Dorchester, MA, US | Youth Development | 2023 |
| Band Of Parents | $500 | Reno, NV, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club | $1,027 | Nantucket, MA, US | Youth Development | 2022 |
| Courageous Sailing | $800 | Jamaica Plain, MA, US | Youth Development | 2022 |
| Feed The Children | $250 | Oklahoma, OK, US | Hunger Relief Organization | 2022 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | $500 | Boston, MA, US | Hunger Prevention | 2022 |
| Jewish Community Center | $600 | Newton, MA, US | Aid For Food Medicine And Other Assistance | 2022 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | $257 | Needham, MA, US | Cancer Research & Treatment | 2022 |
| Pine Street Inn | $132 | Boston, MA, US | Homeless Shelter | 2022 |
| Easterseals Massachusetts | $1,500 | Worcester, MA, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| St Judes Children's Research Hospital | $1,100 | Memphis, TN, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| March For Babies | $150 | Arlington, VA, US | Family Health | 2022 |
| Windham Woods School | $300 | Windham, NH, US | Youth Development | 2022 |
| No Kid Hungry | $250 | Washington, DC, US | Hunger Relief | 2022 |
| Big Sisters Association | $500 | Boston, MA, US | Youth Development | 2022 |
| Brigham And Women's Hospital | $1,500 | Boston, MA, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| Band Of Parents | $500 | Reno, NV, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club | $1,027 | Nantucket, MA, US | Youth Development | 2022 |
| Courageous Sailing | $800 | Jamaica Plain, MA, US | Youth Development | 2022 |
| Feed The Children | $250 | Oklahoma, OK, US | Hunger Relief Organization | 2022 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | $500 | Boston, MA, US | Hunger Prevention | 2022 |
| Jewish Community Center | $600 | Newton, MA, US | Aid For Food Medicine And Other Assistance | 2022 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | $257 | Needham, MA, US | Cancer Research & Treatment | 2022 |
| Pine Street Inn | $132 | Boston, MA, US | Homeless Shelter | 2022 |
| Easterseals Massachusetts | $1,500 | Worcester, MA, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| St Judes Children's Research Hospital | $1,100 | Memphis, TN, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| March For Babies | $150 | Arlington, VA, US | Family Health | 2022 |
| Windham Woods School | $300 | Windham, NH, US | Youth Development | 2022 |
| No Kid Hungry | $250 | Washington, DC, US | Hunger Relief | 2022 |
| Big Sisters Association | $500 | Boston, MA, US | Youth Development | 2022 |
| Brigham And Women's Hospital | $1,500 | Boston, MA, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | $1,500 | Boston, MA, US | Hunger Prevention | 2021 |
| Jewish Community Center | $1,138 | Newton, MA, US | Aid For Food Medicine And Other Assistance | 2021 |
| The Bridge Center | $1,500 | Bridgewater, MA, US | Provides Opportunities For People W/special | 2021 |
| Town Of Weston Weefc | $466 | Weston, MA, US | Funds Grants For Enrichment Programming | 2021 |
| Feed The Children | $250 | Oklahoma, OK, US | Hunger Relief Organization | 2021 |
| Band Of Parents | $500 | Reno, NV, US | Medical Research | 2021 |
| Debra Davis Foundation | $250 | Hanover, MA, US | Education | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Club | $2,174 | Nantucket, MA, US | Youth Development | 2021 |
| Pine Street Inn | $950 | Boston, MA, US | Homeless Shelter | 2021 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | $158 | Needham, MA, US | Cancer Research & Treatment | 2021 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | $250 | Worcester, MA, US | Youth Development | 2021 |
| Courageous Sailing | $3,300 | Jamaica Plain, MA, US | Youth Development | 2021 |
| Boston Rescue Mission | $250 | Boston, MA, US | Homeless Shelter | 2021 |
| Feeding America | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Hunger Relief | 2021 |
| Cornell Lab Of Ornithology | $100 | Itacha, NY, US | Bird And Wildlife Studies | 2021 |
| Disabled Veterans Of America | $500 | Boston, MA, US | Support Injured Veterans And Their Families | 2021 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | $1,500 | Boston, MA, US | Hunger Prevention | 2021 |
| Jewish Community Center | $1,138 | Newton, MA, US | Aid For Food Medicine And Other Assistance | 2021 |
| The Bridge Center | $1,500 | Bridgewater, MA, US | Provides Opportunities For People W/special | 2021 |
| Town Of Weston Weefc | $466 | Weston, MA, US | Funds Grants For Enrichment Programming | 2021 |
| Feed The Children | $250 | Oklahoma, OK, US | Hunger Relief Organization | 2021 |
| Band Of Parents | $500 | Reno, NV, US | Medical Research | 2021 |
| Debra Davis Foundation | $250 | Hanover, MA, US | Education | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Club | $2,174 | Nantucket, MA, US | Youth Development | 2021 |
| Pine Street Inn | $950 | Boston, MA, US | Homeless Shelter | 2021 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | $158 | Needham, MA, US | Cancer Research & Treatment | 2021 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | $250 | Worcester, MA, US | Youth Development | 2021 |
| Courageous Sailing | $3,300 | Jamaica Plain, MA, US | Youth Development | 2021 |
| Boston Rescue Mission | $250 | Boston, MA, US | Homeless Shelter | 2021 |
| Feeding America | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Hunger Relief | 2021 |
| Cornell Lab Of Ornithology | $100 | Itacha, NY, US | Bird And Wildlife Studies | 2021 |
| Disabled Veterans Of America | $500 | Boston, MA, US | Support Injured Veterans And Their Families | 2021 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | $1,500 | Boston, MA, US | Hunger Prevention | 2021 |
| Jewish Community Center | $1,138 | Newton, MA, US | Aid For Food Medicine And Other Assistance | 2021 |
| The Bridge Center | $1,500 | Bridgewater, MA, US | Provides Opportunities For People W/special | 2021 |
| Town Of Weston Weefc | $466 | Weston, MA, US | Funds Grants For Enrichment Programming | 2021 |
| Feed The Children | $250 | Oklahoma, OK, US | Hunger Relief Organization | 2021 |
| Band Of Parents | $500 | Reno, NV, US | Medical Research | 2021 |
| Debra Davis Foundation | $250 | Hanover, MA, US | Education | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Club | $2,174 | Nantucket, MA, US | Youth Development | 2021 |
| Pine Street Inn | $950 | Boston, MA, US | Homeless Shelter | 2021 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | $158 | Needham, MA, US | Cancer Research & Treatment | 2021 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | $250 | Worcester, MA, US | Youth Development | 2021 |
| Courageous Sailing | $3,300 | Jamaica Plain, MA, US | Youth Development | 2021 |
| Boston Rescue Mission | $250 | Boston, MA, US | Homeless Shelter | 2021 |
| Feeding America | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Hunger Relief | 2021 |
| Cornell Lab Of Ornithology | $100 | Itacha, NY, US | Bird And Wildlife Studies | 2021 |
| Disabled Veterans Of America | $500 | Boston, MA, US | Support Injured Veterans And Their Families | 2021 |
| Heading Home For Dinner | $750 | Boston, MA, US | Housing And Support For Homeless Families | 2020 |
| Gender Equality Initiative | $100 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Gender Equality | 2020 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | $1,500 | Boston, MA, US | Hunger Prevention | 2020 |
| Town Of Weston Weefc | $100 | Weston, MA, US | Funds Grants For Enrichment Programming | 2020 |
| The Bridge Center | $1,500 | Bridgewater, MA, US | Provides Opportunities For People W Special Needs | 2020 |
| Waldo County Bounty | $100 | Unity, ME, US | Hunger Relief Organization | 2020 |
| Jewish Community Center | $500 | Newton, MA, US | Aid For Food Medicine And Other Assistance | 2020 |
| Network For Good | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Funding Platform - Charitable Donations | 2020 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Water | $100 | Boston, MA, US | Provide Safety And Prevent Domstc & Sexual Violenc | 2020 |
| Brigham And Womens Hospital | $3,000 | Boston, MA, US | Medical Support | 2020 |
| Landsake Farm | $1,000 | Weston, MA, US | Hunger Relief To Low Income Families | 2020 |
| Foundation Pierre Smith Mondelus | $100 | Saint Augustine, FL, US | Neighborhood Revitalization Services In Haiti | 2020 |
| Bishop Stang High School | $100 | North Dartmouth, MA, US | Education | 2020 |
| Renaissance Charitable Foundation | $70,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Irc 170c2b | 2020 |
| Fidelity Donor Advised Fund | $43,780 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Irc 170c2b | 2020 |
| Brigham And Womens Hospital | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | Medical Research | 2019 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | $750 | Boston, MA, US | Meals For The Needy | 2019 |
| Sumaira Foundation | $644 | Brookline, MA, US | Neuromyelitis Disorder Awareness | 2019 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | $158 | Boston, MA, US | Cancer Research | 2019 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | $118 | Boston, MA, US | Strengthen Jewish Learning Around The World | 2019 |
| Big Sisters Of Greater Boston | $3,750 | Boston, MA, US | Support Mentoring Programs For Children In Need | 2019 |
| First Parish Church Of Lincoln | $750 | Lincoln, MA, US | Support For Local Church | 2019 |
| Gender Equality Law Center | $50 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Advance Policies That Promote Gender Equality | 2019 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Waters | $200 | Boston, MA, US | Support For Runaway And At-risk Youth In Boston | 2019 |
| Thompson Island Outward Bound Ed | $1,500 | Boston, MA, US | Educational Programs For Middle School Students | 2019 |
| Pine Street Inn | $500 | Boston, MA, US | Shelter For The Homeless | 2019 |
| Camp Bauercrest | $500 | Amesbury, MA, US | Support For Sports Summer Camp | 2019 |
| New England College | $500 | Henniker, NH, US | Support For Urgent Needs For Education | 2019 |
| Waltham Boys And Girls Club | $100 | Waltham, MA, US | After School Programs For Kids And Teens | 2019 |
| Big Brother Big Sisters | $7,500 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Aspergers Association | $500 | Watertown, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Golf Fights Cancer | $250 | Norton, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Lena Park Community Center | $350 | Dorchester, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Lovelane | $500 | Lincoln, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Mastro Cares Foundation | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Network For Good | $450 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| One Mission Buzz Off | $300 | Westborough, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | $102 | Needham, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Summer Inn The City-pine Street Inn | $149 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| The Base | $250 | Roxbury, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| The Bridge Center | $4,525 | Bridgewater, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Webb Innovation Center For Dyslexia | $1,300 | Lincoln, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| The Bridge Center | $4,150 | Bridgewater, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
| Brigham & Womens Hospital | $2,500 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
| Ouimet Scholarship Fund | $1,000 | Norton, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
| Jennifers Gift Of Hope | $1,000 | Maynard, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | $500 | Needham, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters - Mass Bay | $2,000 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2015 |
| First Parish | $350 | Lincoln, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2015 |
| Gettysburg College | $500 | Gettysburg, PA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2015 |
| New England College | $500 | Henniker, NH, US | Charitable Contribution | 2015 |
| The Bridge Center | $3,900 | Bridgewater, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2015 |
| Tulane University | $500 | New Orleans, LA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2015 |
| Webb Center For Dyslexia | $300 | Linclon, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2015 |
| Zakim Foundation | $450 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2015 |
| Value Schools Foundation | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2015 |
| Lincoln Old Town Hall | $50 | Lincoln, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2015 |
| The Carroll School | $500 | Waltham, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2015 |
| Kathleen Harrington Scholarship | $500 | North Reading, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2015 |
| Quinn Amsler Fund | $500 | Brookline, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2015 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 23-7267248 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 881 E 1ST ST UNIT 504 South Boston, MA 02127-1732 |
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| Officer | Ronald Cort |
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