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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 indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) 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). This public overview includes selected grant examples.

$681K
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$12.5M
Assets (FY2020)
206
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

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

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
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

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). Example 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. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Sharp Charitable Trust give in grants?
Sharp Charitable Trust reported $681K in grants in an indexed 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. 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 Sharp Charitable Trust. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.