Charles J Paine Scholarship Fund
Preselected recipients only
Charles J Paine Scholarship Fund is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $16,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $3,200 and the largest $3,200. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$16,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$3,200
- Largest grant$3,200
- Assets$303,068
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $16,000 the year before.
50% 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 | $16,000 | 1 | $294,879 |
| 2024 | $16,000 | 4 | $304,460 |
| 2025 | $16,000 | 5 | $303,068 |
How to apply
Charles J Paine Scholarship Fund 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 Charles J Paine Scholarship Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 5 | $16,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard University | Scholarship for Ella J. Kim | $3,200 |
| Harvard University | Scholarship for Andrew Y. Kim | $3,200 |
| Harvard University | Scholarship for Noah Gilligan | $3,200 |
| Harvard University | Scholarship for Jacqueline Stjernfeldt | $3,200 |
| MIT | Scholarship for Theodore J. Dahl | $3,200 |
Officers and trustees
- Edward R Martin
- Charles F O'Connell
Questions people ask
Does Charles J Paine Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Charles J Paine Scholarship Fund give?
$16,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $3,200.
Who runs Charles J Paine Scholarship Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Edward R Martin (Trustee) and Charles F O'Connell (Trustee).
What does Charles J Paine Scholarship Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.