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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 most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $645K in grants paid and $2.1M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 12 individual grants from this funder — $729K awarded across 2022–2024 — including its support for food & agriculture. Below is its full funding profile.

$645K
Annual giving (FY2024)
$2.1M
Total assets
12
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Harriet W Backus Charitable Trust funds

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

Food & Agriculture

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Harriet W Backus Charitable Trust, by amount:

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
Nantucket Center for Elder Affairs
CONTRIBUTION TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE.
Nantucket, MA$100K2024
Pascon
CONTRIBUTION TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE.
Nantucket, MA$72K2024
Nantucket Preservation Trust
CONTRIBUTION TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE.
Nantucket, MA$72K2024
Nffra Food Bank
CONTRIBUTION TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE.
Nantucket, MA$16K2023
A Safe Place
CONTRIBUTION TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE.
Nantucket, MA$16K2023
Nantucket Center for Elder Affairs
CONTRIBUTION TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE.
Nantucket, MA$16K2023
The Homestead
CONTRIBUTION TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE.
Nantucket, MA$16K2023
The Homestead
Contribution to charitable organization committed to improving quality of life.
Nantucket, MA$10K2022
A Safe Place
Contribution to charitable organization committed to improving quality of life.
Nantucket, MA$10K2022

Harriet W Backus Charitable Trust giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2022$20K
2023$64K
2024$645K

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. 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 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 brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Harriet W Backus Charitable Trust fund?
Harriet W Backus Charitable Trust's grants focus on food & agriculture. Recent recipients include A Safe Place, The Homestead, Nffra Food Bank. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Harriet W Backus Charitable Trust give in grants?
Harriet W Backus Charitable Trust reported $645K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2024). 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 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 Harriet W Backus Charitable Trust. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.