Cathedral Fund

EIN 13-3843243 Β· NY Β· NTEE B82Z

Invitation only Typical grant ~$200K Funds in NY, MA, CO +1
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Cathedral Fund based in NY paid 6 grants totaling $2M to 6 organizations across 4 states. Individual grants ranged from $4K to $1M, with a median of $200K. Its largest recipients included LIFEBOX FOUNDATION, MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, and FITCHBURG ART MUSEUM. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$3,738,514
Giving (latest yr)
$1,984,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
6
Median grant
$200K
Recipients
6
States reached
4
Officers/trustees
1
Unsolicited applications
No β€” invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Lifebox Foundation$1,000,000
  • Massachusetts General Hospital$480,000
  • Fitchburg Art Museum$300,000
  • Denver Art Museum$100,000
  • Riverbend (Formerly Lowell House)$100,000

Where grants went

  • New York$1,000,000 Β· 1 grant
  • Massachusetts$880,000 Β· 3 grants
  • Colorado$100,000 Β· 1 grant
  • California$4,000 Β· 1 grant

Grants Paid (6)

Lifebox Foundation
Brooklyn, NY
General Support
$1,000,000
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA
General Support
$480,000
Fitchburg Art Museum
Fitchburg, MA
General Support
$300,000
Denver Art Museum
Denver, CO
General Support
$100,000
Riverbend (Formerly Lowell House)
Lowell, MA
General Support
$100,000
Hijas Del Campo
Brentwood, CA
General Support
$4,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Cathedral Fund does not accept unsolicited applications β€” its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Cathedral Fund is classified as a Education funder. Schools, universities, scholarships, and educational programs. Its recent grants reached organizations across 4 states.

In its most recent filing, Cathedral Fund reported 6 itemized grants totaling $2M. Individual grants ranged from $4K to $1M (median $200K).

Recent recipients include LIFEBOX FOUNDATION, MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, FITCHBURG ART MUSEUM, among 6 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Cathedral Fund is a private foundation based in New York, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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