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Boston Charitable Trust Fund

Boston, Massachusetts  ·  EIN 046528581  ·  Private foundation

Boston Charitable Trust Fund is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $20.5M in grants paid and $13.2M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 179 individual grants from this funder — $18.6M awarded across 2020–2022 — including its support for health care. Below is its full funding profile.

$20.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$13.2M
Total assets
179
Grants tracked
2022
Most recent grant

What Boston Charitable Trust Fund funds

Boston Charitable Trust Fund's giving carries a documented focus on health care.

Health Care

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Boston Charitable Trust Fund, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Greater Boston Food Bank
TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL RELIEF TO RECIPIENTS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
Boston, MA$2.0M2020
Health Care for the Homeless
TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL RELIEF TO RECIPIENTS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
Boston, MA$1.0M2020
Boston Medical Center
TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL RELIEF TO RECIPIENTS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
Boston, MA$750K2020
Pine Street Inn
TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL RELIEF TO RECIPIENTS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
Boston, MA$750K2020
About Fresh
TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL RELIEF TO RECIPIENTS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
Boston, MA$664K2020
Rian Immigrant Center
TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL RELIEF TO RECIPIENTS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
Boston, MA$655K2020
Community Servings
TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL RELIEF TO RECIPIENTS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
Jamaica Plain, MA$626K2020
Ma League of Community Health Centers
TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL RELIEF TO RECIPIENTS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
Boston, MA$585K2020
Ethos Meals on Wheels
TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL RELIEF TO RECIPIENTS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
Jamaica Plain, MA$559K2020
Commonwealth Kitchen
TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL RELIEF TO RECIPIENTS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
Dorchester, MA$552K2020
Boston Opportunity Agenda
TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL RELIEF TO RECIPIENTS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
Boston, MA$546K2020
City of Boston
TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL RELIEF TO RECIPIENTS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
Boston, MA$500K2020
United Way
TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL RELIEF TO RECIPIENTS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
Boston, MA$486K2020
YMCA of Greater Boston
TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL RELIEF TO RECIPIENTS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
Boston, MA$446K2020
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center
TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL RELIEF TO RECIPIENTS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
Boston, MA$369K2020

Boston Charitable Trust Fund giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$18.5M
2022$60K

How to apply for funding from Boston Charitable Trust Fund

Boston Charitable Trust Fund'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 Boston Charitable Trust Fund

Does Boston Charitable Trust Fund accept grant applications?
Boston Charitable Trust Fund'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 Boston Charitable Trust Fund fund?
Boston Charitable Trust Fund's grants focus on health care. Recent recipients include Greater Boston Food Bank, Health Care for the Homeless, Boston Medical Center. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Boston Charitable Trust Fund give in grants?
Boston Charitable Trust Fund reported $20.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $18.6M over 179 grants.
Where is Boston Charitable Trust Fund located?
Boston Charitable Trust Fund is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 046528581.
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About this profile. This page is built from Boston Charitable Trust Fund'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 Boston Charitable Trust Fund. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.