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Cardinal Brook Trust

Boston, Massachusetts  ·  EIN 043050557  ·  Private foundation

Cardinal Brook Trust is a Massachusetts-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $5.5M in annual giving against $52.3M in assets. This page documents the 270 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Cardinal Brook Trust — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$5.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$52.3M
Total assets
270
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Cardinal Brook Trust funds

Cardinal Brook Trust's giving carries a documented focus on education.

Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Cardinal Brook Trust, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
Boston, MA$4.5M2020
Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
Boston, MA$2.2M2022
Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
Boston, MA$1.1M2019
Johnson Family Gift Fund - Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
Boston, MA$1.0M2024
Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
Boston, MA$800K2018
Mt Grace Land Trust
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
Athol, MA$600K2024
Mass General
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
Boston, MA$500K2024
Mt Grace Land Trust
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
Athol, MA$292K2018
Mt Grace Land Trust
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
Athol, MA$290K2020
Marlboro College
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
Marlboro, VT$260K2018
Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
Boston, MA$255K2017
Marlboro College
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
Marlboro, VT$251K2019
Marlboro College
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
Marlboro, VT$250K2017
The Village School on the Common
FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES
Royalston, MA$250K2017
Mt Grace Land Trust
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
Athol, MA$240K2019

Cardinal Brook Trust giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.6M
2018$2.1M
2019$2.3M
2020$5.5M
2022$2.4M
2023$25K
2024$2.3M

How to apply for funding from Cardinal Brook Trust

Cardinal Brook Trust's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Cardinal Brook Trust

Does Cardinal Brook Trust accept grant applications?
Cardinal Brook Trust's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Cardinal Brook Trust fund?
Cardinal Brook Trust's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund, Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund, Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Cardinal Brook Trust give in grants?
Cardinal Brook Trust reported $5.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $16.2M over 270 grants.
Where is Cardinal Brook Trust located?
Cardinal Brook Trust is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 043050557.
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About this profile. This page is built from Cardinal Brook Trust's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Cardinal Brook Trust. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.