Cherry Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 46-1203258
Foundation Overview
Based in West Hartford, CT, Cherry Family Foundation has awarded 149 grants totaling $595,150 to organizations in Connecticut, Texas and 9 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $250 to $18,000, with a median award of $3,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
2 of 12 recipients (17%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
56% of grants are awarded in Connecticut, with additional funding distributed across 10 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Connecticut, funding concentrates in Hartford (19%), Branford (12%), Glastonbury (11%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 102% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Cherry 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society | $500 | Hagertown, MD, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Brittany Rescue In Texas Inc | $18,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Desmonds Army Animal Law Advocates | $5,000 | Winsted, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Farm River Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation Inc | $5,000 | East Haven, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| For The Talented Sports Company | $1,000 | Farmington, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Hartford Promise (Hartford Foundation Public Giving) | $5,000 | Hartford, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Hundred Club Of Connecticut Inc | $250 | Glastonbury, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Kent School Corporation | $5,000 | Kent, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Neighborhood Connections Inc | $9,840 | Londonderry, VT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Sail Ct Access Program | $7,000 | North Haven, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Western Connecticut State University Foundation | $15,000 | Danbury, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Windham Community Organization | $500 | West Townshend, VT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Aurora Womens & Girls Foundation | $750 | West Hartford, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Brittany Rescue In Texas Inc | $2,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter | $10,000 | Branford, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Desmonds Army Animal Law Advocates | $3,000 | Winsted, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Farm River Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation Inc | $10,000 | East Haven, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Friends Of Mcgill University Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Grace Cottage | $1,000 | West Townshend, VT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Hartford Promise (Hartford Foundation Public Giving) | $5,000 | Hartford, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Hundred Club Of Connecticut Inc | $5,250 | Glastonbury, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Neighborhood Connections Inc | $7,975 | Londonderry, VT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Northern Woodlands | $2,000 | Lyme, NH, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Ray Of Light Farm | $1,000 | East Haddam, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| The Collaborative | $250 | Londonderry, VT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Vermont Foodbank | $3,000 | Barre, VT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Western Ct University Foundation | $15,000 | Danbury, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Windham Community Organization | $500 | Windham, VT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Aurora Womens & Girls Foundation | $750 | West Hartford, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Brittany Rescue In Texas Inc | $2,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter | $10,000 | Branford, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Desmonds Army Animal Law Advocates | $3,000 | Winsted, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Farm River Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation Inc | $10,000 | East Haven, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Friends Of Mcgill University Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Grace Cottage | $1,000 | West Townshend, VT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Hartford Promise (Hartford Foundation Public Giving) | $5,000 | Hartford, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Hundred Club Of Connecticut Inc | $5,250 | Glastonbury, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Neighborhood Connections Inc | $7,975 | Londonderry, VT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Northern Woodlands | $2,000 | Lyme, NH, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Ray Of Light Farm | $1,000 | East Haddam, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| The Collaborative | $250 | Londonderry, VT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Vermont Foodbank | $3,000 | Barre, VT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Western Ct University Foundation | $15,000 | Danbury, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Windham Community Organization | $500 | Windham, VT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Aurora Womens & Girls Foundation | $3,500 | West Hartford, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Brittany Rescue In Texas Inc | $1,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Desmonds Army Animal Law Advocates | $3,000 | Winsted, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| For The Talented Sports Company | $4,000 | Farmington, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Friends Of Mcgill University Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Grace Cottage | $1,000 | West Townshend, VT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Hartford Area Habitat For Humanity | $750 | Hartford, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Hartford Promise (hartford Foundation Public Giving) | $5,000 | Hartford, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Hundred Club Of Connecticut Inc | $2,000 | Glastonbury, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Kent School Corporation | $5,000 | Kent, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Knight Hall School And Child Care Center Inc | $1,000 | West Hartford, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Neighborhood Connections Inc | $9,500 | Londonderry, VT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Sail Ct Access Program | $5,000 | Westbrook, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Team Western Ky Tornado | $5,000 | Frankfort, KY, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Vermont Foodbank | $3,000 | Barre, VT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Western Ct University Foundation | $15,000 | Danbury, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Windham Community Organization | $500 | Windham, VT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Aurora Womens & Girls Foundation | $3,500 | West Hartford, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Brittany Rescue In Texas Inc | $1,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Desmonds Army Animal Law Advocates | $3,000 | Winsted, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| For The Talented Sports Company | $4,000 | Farmington, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Friends Of Mcgill University Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Grace Cottage | $1,000 | West Townshend, VT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Hartford Area Habitat For Humanity | $750 | Hartford, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Hartford Promise (Hartford Foundation Public Giving) | $5,000 | Hartford, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Hundred Club Of Connecticut Inc | $2,000 | Glastonbury, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Kent School Corporation | $5,000 | Kent, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Knight Hall School And Child Care Center Inc | $1,000 | West Hartford, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Neighborhood Connections Inc | $9,500 | Londonderry, VT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Sail Ct Access Program | $5,000 | Westbrook, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Team Western Ky Tornado | $5,000 | Frankfort, KY, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Vermont Foodbank | $3,000 | Barre, VT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Western Ct University Foundation | $15,000 | Danbury, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Windham Community Organization | $500 | Windham, VT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Aurora Womens & Girls Foundation | $3,000 | West Hartford, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Black Emotional And Mental Health Collective | $500 | Los Angelos, CA, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Black Girls Code Inc | $500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Brittany Rescue In Texas Inc | $500 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Connecticut Nurses Association | $500 | East Berlin, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Dan Crosgrove Animal Shelter | $11,000 | Branford, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| For The Talented Sports Company | $4,500 | Farmington, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Friends Of Mcgill University Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Grace Cottage | $2,000 | West Townshend, VT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Hartford Area Habitat For Humanity | $1,000 | Hartford, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Hartford Promise (hartford Foundation Public Giving) | $5,000 | Hartford, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Hundred Club Of Connecticut Inc | $1,000 | Glastonbury, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Neighborhood Connections Inc | $12,000 | Londonderry, VT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Sail Ct Access Program | $5,000 | Westbrook, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| St Francis Foundation | $1,000 | Hartford, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Vermont Foodbank | $1,500 | Barre, VT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Western Ct University Foundation | $15,000 | Danbury, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Where The Love Is Animal Rescue | $3,000 | Hamden, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Windham Community Organization | $500 | Windham, VT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Animal Legal Defense Fund | $2,000 | Cotati, CA, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2018 |
| Brittany Rescue In Texas | $1,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2018 |
| Crohn's Colitis Foundation | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2018 |
| Dcas Special Funds Medical Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter | $10,000 | Branford, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2018 |
| Desmonds Army Animal Law Advocates | $3,000 | Winsted, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2018 |
| Eastern Connecticut Forest Landowners Association | $500 | Brooklyn, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2018 |
| Friends Of Mcgill University Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2018 |
| Hartford Promise (hartford Foundation Public Giving) | $5,000 | Hartford, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2018 |
| Hundred Club Of Connecticut Inc | $1,000 | Glastonbury, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2018 |
| Judicial Watch | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2018 |
| Madison Land Conservation Trust | $1,000 | Madison, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2018 |
| Madison Land Conservation | $2,000 | Madison, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2018 |
| Neighborhood Connections Inc | $1,000 | Londonderry, VT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2018 |
| Neighborhood Connections Inc | $2,000 | Londonderry, VT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2018 |
| Neighborhood Connections Inc | $1,200 | Londonderry, VT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2018 |
| Neighborhood Connections Inc | $3,750 | Londonderry, VT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2018 |
| Ray Of Light Farm Inc | $1,000 | East Haddam, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2018 |
| Simply Live & Love Fully | $15,000 | Madison, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2018 |
| Southern Vermont Health & Recreation Center | $2,000 | Springfield, VT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2018 |
| Town Of Branford Dan Crosgrove Animal | $5,000 | Branford, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2018 |
| Vermont Foodbank | $3,000 | Barre, VT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2018 |
| Western Ct University Foundation | $15,000 | Danbury, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2018 |
| Animal Legal Defense Fund | $2,000 | Cotati, CA, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2017 |
| Dcas Special Funds Medical Dan Cosgrove Amimal Shelter | $4,500 | Branford, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2017 |
| First Congregational Church | $4,000 | Branford, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2017 |
| Friends Of Mcgill University Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2017 |
| Hartford Promise (hartford Foundation Public Giving) | $5,000 | Hartford, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2017 |
| Hundred Club Of Connecticut Inc | $1,000 | Glastonbury, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2017 |
| Neighborhood Connections Inc (green Mountain Community Medical & Social Ser | $5,200 | Londonderry, VT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2017 |
| Sail Ct Access Program Inc | $10,000 | Guilford, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2017 |
| Saint Francis Hospital And Medical Center Foundation Inc | $5,000 | Hartford, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2017 |
| Sisters Of Mercy Of The Americas Northeast Community | $1,000 | Cumberland, RI, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2017 |
| Southern Vermont Health & Recreation Center | $1,000 | Springfield, VT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2017 |
| The Avon Foundation Avon 39 The Walk Ot End Bre | $250 | Rye, NY, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2017 |
| Town Of Branford Dc Animal | $1,000 | Branford, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2017 |
| Tutwiler Community Education Center | $2,000 | Tutwiler, MS, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2017 |
| Vermont Foodbank | $3,000 | Barre, VT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2017 |
| Weston Playhouse Theater Company | $1,000 | Weston, VT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2017 |
| Bristol Adult Resource Center Inc | $3,000 | Bristol, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| Connecticut Votes For Animals | $500 | Bloomfield, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| Dcas Special Funds Medical Dan Cosgrove Amimal Shelter | $2,060 | Branford, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| Energize Vermont | $2,000 | East Burke, VT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| First Congregational Church | $250 | Branford, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| Friends Of Mcgill University Inc | $5,000 | New Rochelle, NY, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| Girl Scouts Of Connecticut | $4,000 | Hartford, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| Hartford Foundation For Public Giving | $5,000 | Hartford, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| Hundred Club Of Connecticut Inc | $1,000 | Glastonbury, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| Madison Land Conservation Trust | $1,000 | Madison, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| Neighborhood Connections Inc (green Mountain Community Medical & Social Ser | $3,400 | Londonderry, VT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| Saint Francis Hospital And Medical Center Foundation Inc | $5,000 | Hartford, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| Vermont Foodbank | $3,000 | Barre, VT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| Yale University Office Of Development | $500 | New Haven, CT, US | Current Use For General Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 46-1203258 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | CUMMINGS LOCKWOOD 75 ISHAM RD 400 West Hartford, CT 06107-0000 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Cherry Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | David A Cherry |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Thomas R Cherry |
Forms 990-PF
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- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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