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Sharp Charitable Trust

Newton, Massachusetts  ·  EIN 357004860  ·  Private foundation

Sharp Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Newton, Massachusetts. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $681K in grants paid and $12.5M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 206 individual grants from this funder — $6.7M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for faith-based (christian). Below is its full funding profile.

$681K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$12.5M
Total assets
206
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Sharp Charitable Trust funds

Sharp Charitable Trust's giving carries a documented focus on faith-based (christian), food & agriculture, health care, housing & homelessness, libraries & literacy, and related causes.

Faith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHousing & HomelessnessLibraries & LiteracyPublic Health

Populations it has supported include children, homeless population.

childrenhomeless population

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
University of Illinois - Phillip & Ann Sharp Cancer Center
UNRESTRICTED
Urbana, IL$2.0M2022
Mgh for Dept of Molecular Biology - Howard Hughes Medical Institute
UNRESTRICTED
Boston, MA$1.0M2023
Cal Tech - Advancement & Alumni Relations
UNRESTRICTED
Pasadena, CA$500K2023
University of Illinois - Sharp Professorship
UNRESTRICTED
Urbana, IL$500K2020
Union College
UNRESTRICTED
Barbourville, KY$500K2018
Union College
UNRESTRICTED
Barbourville, KY$500K2017
MIT Press Fund for the Future
UNRESTRICTED
Cambridge, MA$460K2024
The Termeer Foundation
UNRESTRICTED
Boston, MA$250K2024
Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research at MIT
UNRESTRICTED
Cambridge, MA$200K2022
Ma Covid 19
UNRESTRICTED
Boston, MA$101K2020
Frank Urbanowski Memorial Innovation Fund Co MIT
UNRESTRICTED
Boston, MA$60K2023
Cancer Engineering Workshop at National Academy of Scienses
UNRESTRICTED
Washington, DC$52K2024
Eliot Church of Newton
UNRESTRICTED
Newton, MA$15K2024
Eliot Church of Newton
UNRESTRICTED
Newton, MA$15K2023
Nacd New England Chapter
UNRESTRICTED
Boston, MA$15K2023

Sharp Charitable Trust giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$597K
2018$604K
2020$681K
2022$2.3M
2023$1.7M
2024$853K

How to apply for funding from Sharp Charitable Trust

Sharp 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 Sharp Charitable Trust

Does Sharp Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Sharp 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 Sharp Charitable Trust fund?
Sharp Charitable Trust's grants focus on faith-based (christian). Recent recipients include University of Illinois - Phillip & Ann Sharp Cancer Center, Mgh for Dept of Molecular Biology - Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Cal Tech - Advancement & Alumni Relations. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Sharp Charitable Trust give in grants?
Sharp Charitable Trust reported $681K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.7M over 206 grants.
Where is Sharp Charitable Trust located?
Sharp Charitable Trust is based in Newton, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 357004860.
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About this profile. This page is built from Sharp 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 Sharp Charitable Trust. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.