East Cambridge Scholarship Fund Inc
Accepts applications
East Cambridge Scholarship Fund Inc is a private foundation in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $45,200 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $6,350. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$45,200
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$6,350
- Assets$417,926
Giving in 2025 was up from $45,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $28,400 | 6 | $357,609 |
| 2024 | $45,000 | 8 | $399,655 |
| 2025 | $45,200 | 15 | $417,926 |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
| Contact | East Cambridge Scholarship Fund Inc PO Box 410026, Cambridge, MA 02141 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 759-3345 |
| What to submit | By mail. Completed and signed application form; a most recent official transcript from student's current school, usually provided to the student by the registrar at the college level or by the student's guidance counselor at the high school level. As financial need is one of the criteria for determining scholarship awards, the applicant must submit a copy of a current IRS 1040. |
| Restrictions | Must be a resident of east cambridge. (all ages may apply); must be a high school graduate or; must be attending or have received admittance to an accredited educational institution beyond the high school level. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What East Cambridge Scholarship Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 15 | $45,200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship for student to attend northeastern university. | $6,350 |
| Individual | Scholarship for student to attend the new school. | $4,900 |
| Individual | Scholarship for student to attend lehigh university. | $4,900 |
| Individual | Scholarship for student to attend mass college of art and design. | $4,600 |
| Individual | Scholarship for student to attend washington university st. Louis. | $4,300 |
| Individual | Scholarship for student to attend umass lowell. | $4,300 |
| Individual | Scholarship for student to attend umass amherst. | $2,550 |
| Individual | Scholarship for student to attend university of minnesota. | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship for student to attend the massachusetts college of art. | $1,950 |
| Individual | Scholarship for student to attend wentworth institute. | $1,900 |
| Individual | Scholarship for student to attend northeastern university. | $1,650 |
| Individual | Scholarship for student to attend northeastern university. | $1,600 |
| Individual | Scholarship for student to attend lesley university. | $1,550 |
| Individual | Scholarship for student to attend to lesley university. | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship for student to attend boston university. | $1,150 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Grassi
- Paul Murray
- Jeanne Spera
- Amy Butcher
- Audrey Cunningham
- Alfred Disidoro
- Alfred Fantini
- Dayna Pollick
- Jada Simmons
- Timothy Toomey Jr
- Robert Travers Jr
Questions people ask
Does East Cambridge Scholarship Fund Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does East Cambridge Scholarship Fund Inc give?
$45,200 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs East Cambridge Scholarship Fund Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary Grassi (President), Paul Murray (Treasurer), Jeanne Spera (Secretary) and Amy Butcher (Trustee) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does East Cambridge Scholarship Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.