Creighton Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Creighton Family Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $151,999 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $20,000. 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$151,999
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was up from $112,000 the year before.
60% 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 | $112,000 | 32 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $151,999 | 38 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
Creighton Family Foundation 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 Creighton Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 18 | $89,250 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $17,833 |
| Florida | 5 | $8,250 |
| Maine | 2 | $7,500 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $7,250 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $4,333 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Lynn | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Museum of Science | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Alzheimers Disease Research Foundation | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Stamford Hospital | General charitable purposes | $8,333 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc | General charitable purposes | $6,250 |
| Rockport Music Inc | General charitable purposes | $6,000 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston Inc | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Westover School Inc | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Islands Community Medical Services Inc | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| South Boston Neighborhood House Inc | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Manchester Sailing Association Inc | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Lifebridge Inc | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| International Media Project | General charitable purposes | $4,333 |
| St Annes In The Fields Episcopal Church | General charitable purposes | $4,250 |
| Essex County Community Foundation Inc | General charitable purposes | $4,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | General charitable purposes | $3,500 |
| Islands Community Medical Services Inc | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Trinity Church | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Flagler College Inc | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Windwalkers Equine Assisted Learning and Therapy | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| WGBH Educational Foundation | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Young Men's Christian Association Southcoast Inc | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Street Roots | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Trinity College | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Institute for Policy Studies | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Bread of the Mighty Food Bank Inc | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Saint Peter's Episcopal Church | General charitable purposes | $1,833 |
| The Salvation Army | General charitable purposes | $1,750 |
| Partnership for Strong Families Inc | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Mount Auburn Hospital | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Alachua Conservation Trust Incorporated | General charitable purposes | $1,250 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Buzzards Bay Coalition | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Lloyd Center for the Environment Inc | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Mebane Middle School | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter H Creighton
- Benjamin Williams Jr
- David L Silvian
Questions people ask
Does Creighton Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Creighton Family Foundation give?
$151,999 in tax year 2024, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Creighton Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Peter H Creighton (Trustee), Benjamin Williams Jr (Trustee) and David L Silvian (Trustee).
What does Creighton Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and science and research.