Arcadia Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Arcadia Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Wrentham, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $666,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $60,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$666,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$11.3 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was up from $480,063 the year before.
53% of its 2024 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 | $480,063 | 13 | $10.6 million |
| 2024 | $666,000 | 17 | $11.3 million |
How to apply
Arcadia Charitable Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Arcadia Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 8 | $271,000 |
| New York | 3 | $140,000 |
| California | 2 | $100,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $60,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $50,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $25,000 |
| Alaska | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orkeeswa Inc | Outreach programming | $60,000 |
| Helen Keller International | The Gift Of Sight Program in Tanzania | $50,000 |
| Manasseh's Children (dba Ujamaa Africa) | Building fundraising capacity | $50,000 |
| Marion Institute | $30K Coalition for Health Equity; $20K Farm-to-School | $50,000 |
| Neighborhood Villages | The Neighborhood | $50,000 |
| Northstar Learning Centers Inc | Building fundraising capacity | $50,000 |
| Pursuit Transformation Company | Build the capacity of the Employment Team | $50,000 |
| Austin Community Foundation | El Ranchito Expansion Project | $50,000 |
| Summer Search | High School Program Growth - Summer Search Boston | $50,000 |
| Watuppa Rowing Center | Building staff capacity | $43,500 |
| Generation Citizen | To engage youth in the Boston Public Schools | $40,000 |
| Charles River Watershed Association | Restore the Charles River Watershed, focusing on dam Removal | $25,000 |
| Community Resource Center | Air conditioning for the CRC Warehouse | $25,000 |
| Words As Worlds Inc | To build staff capacity for the Justbook-Ish Bookstore | $25,000 |
| Literations | Expansion of the Framingham Public Schools Tutoring Program | $20,000 |
| Sacred Valley Health | Building fundraising capacity | $20,000 |
| Mass General Brigham Incorporated | Child life services | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Sarah S Fitzgerald
- William Fitzgerald
- Elise Green
- R Gregg Stone III
Questions people ask
Does Arcadia Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Arcadia Charitable Trust give?
$666,000 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Arcadia Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Sarah S Fitzgerald (Trustee), William Fitzgerald (Trustee), Elise Green (Trustee) and R Gregg Stone III (Trustee).
What does Arcadia Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and international.