Christmas Charity Fund
Preselected recipients only
Christmas Charity Fund is a private foundation in Winthrop, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $22,200 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $1,800 and the largest $3,000. 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$22,200
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$1,800
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$15,266
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $29,050 the year before.
25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $24,120 | 8 | $22,607 |
| 2024 | $29,050 | 10 | $8,923 |
| 2025 | $22,200 | 12 | $15,266 |
How to apply
Christmas Charity 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 Christmas Charity Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 11 | $20,200 |
| Maine | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis Foundation | Public Charity | $3,000 |
| Bridges Homeward Eddie Parks | Charity | $3,000 |
| Montachuchusetts Veterans Outreach | Public charity | $2,500 |
| For Kids Only | unconditional Grant | $2,500 |
| Hancock County ME Chritmas for Kids | Charity | $2,000 |
| Franciscan Childrens Hospital Kennedy sday school | Public charity | $2,000 |
| Cbat | Public Charity | $1,600 |
| Winthrop Police Explorers Toy Dri | Public charity | $1,500 |
| Nazareth residence | Public Charity | $1,500 |
| Fransciscian Hospital for Children | Unconditional | $1,500 |
| North East ARC | unconditional | $600 |
| Winarc | Unconditional | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Fielding
Questions people ask
Does Christmas Charity Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Christmas Charity Fund give?
$22,200 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $1,800.
Who runs Christmas Charity Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael Fielding (Trustee).
What does Christmas Charity Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and health.