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Suffolk Cares Charitable Foundation

Boston, Massachusetts  ·  EIN 205409073  ·  Private foundation

Suffolk Cares Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $3.5M in grants paid and $2.8M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 656 individual grants from this funder — $25.1M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$3.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$2.8M
Total assets
656
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Suffolk Cares Charitable Foundation funds

Suffolk Cares Charitable Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, faith-based (christian), health care, higher education, housing & homelessness, and related causes.

Arts & CultureFaith-Based (Christian)Health CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessK-12 Education

Populations it has supported include children, homeless population, women girls.

childrenhomeless populationwomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Suffolk Cares Charitable Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Children's Hospital Boston
CHARITABLE DONATION FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL PURPOSE
Boston, MA$1.0M2017
Brigham & Women's Hospital
BWH PRESIDENT'S FUND
Boston, MA$1.0M2017
Cape Cod Healthcare
EMERGENCY CENTER
Hyannis, MA$1.0M2017
Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation
CHARITABLE DONATION FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL PURPOSE
Hyannis, MA$1.0M2018
University of Notre Dame
CHARITABLE DONATION FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL PURPOSE
Notre Dame, IN$600K2017
Boston Charitable Trust Fund
CHARITABLE DONATION FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL PURPOSE
Boston, MA$500K2020
Boston Children's Hospital
CHARITABLE DONATION FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL PURPOSE
Boston, MA$392K2024
Northwell Health Foundation
CHARITABLE DONATION FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL PURPOSE
New Hyde Park, NY$360K2022
Northwell Health Foundation
CHARITABLE DONATION FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL PURPOSE
New Hyde Park, NY$360K2023
Catholic Schools Foundation Inc
CHARITABLE DONATION FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL PURPOSE
Boston, MA$300K2023
Ron Burton Training Village
CHARITABLE DONATION FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL PURPOSE
Hubbardston, MA$300K2022
Boston Medical Center-donation
CHARITABLE DONATION FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL PURPOSE
Boston, MA$275K2017
Pine Street Inn
CHARITABLE DONATION FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL PURPOSE
Boston, MA$255K2020
Northeastern University
CHARITABLE DONATION FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL PURPOSE
Boston, MA$250K2020
Camp Harbor View Foundation
CHARITABLE DONATION FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL PURPOSE
Boston, MA$250K2020

Suffolk Cares Charitable Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$8.1M
2018$4.3M
2020$3.5M
2022$2.8M
2023$3.4M
2024$3.0M

How to apply for funding from Suffolk Cares Charitable Foundation

Suffolk Cares Charitable Foundation'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 Suffolk Cares Charitable Foundation

Does Suffolk Cares Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Suffolk Cares Charitable Foundation'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 Suffolk Cares Charitable Foundation fund?
Suffolk Cares Charitable Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Children's Hospital Boston, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Cape Cod Healthcare. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Suffolk Cares Charitable Foundation give in grants?
Suffolk Cares Charitable Foundation reported $3.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $25.1M over 656 grants.
Where is Suffolk Cares Charitable Foundation located?
Suffolk Cares Charitable Foundation is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 205409073.
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About this profile. This page is built from Suffolk Cares Charitable Foundation'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 Suffolk Cares Charitable Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.