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Elizabeth T Fessenden Charitable Fdn

Boston, Massachusetts  ·  EIN 223432161  ·  Private foundation

Elizabeth T Fessenden Charitable Fdn is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $560K in grants paid and $2.1M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 205 individual grants from this funder — $4.3M awarded across 2018–2025 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$560K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$2.1M
Total assets
205
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Elizabeth T Fessenden Charitable Fdn funds

Elizabeth T Fessenden Charitable Fdn's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, health care, higher education, libraries & literacy.

Arts & CultureHealth CareHigher EducationLibraries & Literacy

Populations it has supported include families, men boys, women girls.

familiesmen boyswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Elizabeth T Fessenden Charitable Fdn, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Boston Symphony Orchestra Inc
GENERAL FUNDS
Boston, MA$85K2022
Massachusetts General Hospital
GENERAL FUNDS
Boston, MA$50K2022
Massachusetts General Hospital
GENERAL FUNDS
Boston, MA$50K2024
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
GENERAL FUNDS
Charlestown, MA$50K2024
Massachusetts General Hospital
GENERAL FUNDS
Boston, MA$50K2021
152 Commonwealth Foundation
GENERAL FUNDS
Boston, MA$50K2020
Massachusetts General Hospital
GENERAL FUNDS
Boston, MA$50K2020
Massachusetts General Hospital
GENERAL FUNDS
Boston, MA$50K2023
Massachusetts General Hospital
GENERAL FUNDS
Boston, MA$50K2018
Massachusetts General Hospital
GENERAL FUNDS
Boston, MA$50K2019
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital - Fellows Training Dr Joanne Borg-stein
GENERAL FUNDS
Cambridge, MA$50K2019
Boston Symphony Orchestra Inc
GENERAL FUNDS
Boston, MA$40K2024
Gore Place Society
GENERAL FUNDS
Watham, MA$40K2024
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
GENERAL FUNDS
Cambridge, MA$40K2022
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
GENERAL FUNDS
Cambridge, MA$40K2021

Elizabeth T Fessenden Charitable Fdn giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$456K
2019$560K
2020$560K
2021$580K
2022$665K
2023$615K
2024$660K
2025$155K

How to apply for funding from Elizabeth T Fessenden Charitable Fdn

Elizabeth T Fessenden Charitable Fdn'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 Elizabeth T Fessenden Charitable Fdn

Does Elizabeth T Fessenden Charitable Fdn accept grant applications?
Elizabeth T Fessenden Charitable Fdn'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 Elizabeth T Fessenden Charitable Fdn fund?
Elizabeth T Fessenden Charitable Fdn's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Boston Symphony Orchestra Inc, Massachusetts General Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Elizabeth T Fessenden Charitable Fdn give in grants?
Elizabeth T Fessenden Charitable Fdn reported $560K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.3M over 205 grants.
Where is Elizabeth T Fessenden Charitable Fdn located?
Elizabeth T Fessenden Charitable Fdn is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 223432161.
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About this profile. This page is built from Elizabeth T Fessenden Charitable Fdn'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 Elizabeth T Fessenden Charitable Fdn. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.