Ezra M. Cutting Trust
/OVERVIEW: The Ezra Cutting Trust supports arts, culture, humanities, education, employment, environment, health, housing and shelter, and human services in Marlborough, Massachusetts.
FUNDING AREAS: Arts, culture, humanities, education, employment, environment, health, housing and shelter, human services
IP TAKE: Approach this funder for local economic growth programs and projects that get youth involved in the Marlborough community.
PROFILE: Established in 1965, the Ezra M. Cutting Trust is the grantmaking foundation of Marlborough, Massachusetts, resident Ezra Cutting, who was born in Marlborough and committed to her community here. She established the foundation in her will. Now managed by Bank of America’s Massachusetts office, the foundation funds arts, culture, humanities, education, employment, environment, health, housing and shelter, and human services.
The Cutting Trust supports a range of local organizations in the founder’s home community. In particular, its giving invests in youth and programs that result in the economic growth of the region. Cutting aims to improve the general quality of life here through grantmaking. Past local support has gone to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metrowest, United Way of Tri-County, Spectrum Health Systems, and the City of Marlborough.
Foundation grants are often $2,500 to $10,000. Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining its recent tax records. Grantmaking is focused on Marlborough, Massachusetts. The funder supports organizations that are based here and also other local groups that serve Marlborough residents. Other recent grantees have been based in Worcester and Framingham, for example. Funding typically goes toward special projects and programs. However, the foundation also supports a limited number of capital support needs and provides unrestricted general support, too.
This foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits. The annual application deadline is January 15, and applicants can expect to hear back with a funding decision by May 31 of that same year. Grantseekers must use the Bank of America online system to apply for a grant. Direct general questions to the staff at ma.grantmaking@ustrust.com or 866-778-6859.
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