Alice E Cronin Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Alice E Cronin Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $31,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $6,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$31,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was up from $20,500 the year before.
43% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $27,000 | 6 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $20,500 | 8 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $31,000 | 7 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Catherine M Bove Trustee Co Bove la 10 Tremont Street Ste 600, Boston, MA 02108 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 720-6040 |
| What to submit | No specific application required, only detailed information for the charitable organization in its request |
| Restrictions | Preferred organizations are those whose principles, purposes and objectives are founded on and adhere to the teachings of the catholic faith. |
What Alice E Cronin Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 3 | $17,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $6,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $3,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Franciscan Hospital for Children | Religious | $6,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Monastery of St Clare | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Cardinal Cushing Centers | Religious | $5,000 |
| Mercy Home for Boys and Girls | Religious | $3,000 |
| Sisters of St Benedict | Religious | $3,000 |
| National Shrine of the Infant Jesus of Prague | Religious | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alexander A Bove
- Catherine M Bove
Questions people ask
Does Alice E Cronin Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Alice E Cronin Charitable Trust give?
$31,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Alice E Cronin Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Alexander A Bove (Trustee (To 11/25)) and Catherine M Bove (Trustee (As 11/25)).
What does Alice E Cronin Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and youth programs.