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Harriet W Backus Charitable Trust

Nantucket, Massachusetts  ·  EIN 872889015  ·  Private foundation

Harriet W Backus Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Nantucket, Massachusetts. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $730K in giving and $1.7M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 12 individual grants from this funder — $729K awarded across 2022–2024 — including its support for food & agriculture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.

$730K
Indexed giving (FY2025)
$1.7M
Assets (FY2025)
12
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What Harriet W Backus Charitable Trust funds

Harriet W Backus Charitable Trust's giving carries a documented focus on food & agriculture.

Food & Agriculture

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
A Safe Place
CONTRIBUTION TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE.
Nantucket, MA$200K2024
The Homestead
CONTRIBUTION TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE.
Nantucket, MA$100K2024
Nffra Food Bank
CONTRIBUTION TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE.
Nantucket, MA$100K2024

How to apply for funding from Harriet W Backus Charitable Trust

Harriet W Backus Charitable Trust's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.

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Frequently asked questions about Harriet W Backus Charitable Trust

Does Harriet W Backus Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Harriet W Backus Charitable Trust's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does Harriet W Backus Charitable Trust fund?
Harriet W Backus Charitable Trust's grants focus on food & agriculture. Example recipients include A Safe Place, The Homestead, Nffra Food Bank. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Harriet W Backus Charitable Trust give in grants?
Harriet W Backus Charitable Trust's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $730K in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $729K over 12 grants.
Where is Harriet W Backus Charitable Trust located?
Harriet W Backus Charitable Trust is based in Nantucket, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 872889015.
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About this profile. This page is built from Harriet W Backus Charitable Trust's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Harriet W Backus Charitable Trust. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.