Eastern Bank Foundation
Accepts applications
Eastern Bank Foundation is a private foundation in Wakefield, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $19.0 million in 1,786 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $2.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$19.0 million
- Number of grants1,786
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$267 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $14.7 million the year before.
100% 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 | $12.0 million | 1,388 | $225 million |
| 2024 | $14.7 million | 1 | $250 million |
| 2025 | $19.0 million | 1,786 | $267 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Turahn Dorsey President Ceo 195 Market St Ep 5-01, Lynn, MA 01901 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (781) 598-7595 |
| What to submit | Complete on-line application only |
| Deadlines | No specific submission deadlines. Please see the application for guidance. |
| Restrictions | Generally limited to 501(c)(3) organizations within the eastern Massachusetts area, southern New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Eastern Bank Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 36 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1,449 | $17.3 million |
| New Hampshire | 179 | $1.0 million |
| Rhode Island | 34 | $344,546 |
| New York | 26 | $159,559 |
| District of Columbia | 11 | $73,836 |
| California | 10 | $32,660 |
| Connecticut | 8 | $24,240 |
| Texas | 5 | $20,794 |
| Maine | 6 | $15,300 |
| Illinois | 5 | $13,502 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Lynn | Exempt purpose | $2.0 million |
| Massachusetts Housing Partnership | Exempt purpose | $1.5 million |
| La Colaborativa | Exempt purpose | $1.0 million |
| Nectar Community Investments (Fka Lowell Community Loan Fund DBA McCi - Fbe | Exempt purpose | $900,000 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank | Exempt purpose | $515,000 |
| The Builder Coalition | Exempt purpose | $301,930 |
| The Boston Foundation - Asian Community Fund | Exempt purpose | $268,250 |
| University of Massachusetts Lowell | Exempt purpose | $250,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Nashua | Exempt purpose | $250,000 |
| Inquilinos Boricuas En Accin - Iba | Exempt purpose | $220,000 |
| Museum of African American History | Exempt purpose | $213,000 |
| Gregg Neighborhood House Association Inc | Exempt purpose | $205,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute for A New Commonwealth (Massinc) | Exempt purpose | $200,000 |
| The Boston Foundation - the Equality Fund | Exempt purpose | $200,000 |
| Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation | Exempt purpose | $175,000 |
| Housing Assistance Corporation | Exempt purpose | $170,000 |
| The Neighborhood Developers | Exempt purpose | $165,000 |
| Neighborworks Southern New Hampshire | Exempt purpose | $157,356 |
| Greentownorg Inc DBA Forge | Exempt purpose | $150,000 |
| The Boston Foundation - Skillworks | Exempt purpose | $150,000 |
| Allston Brighton Community Development Corporation | Exempt purpose | $145,000 |
| Girls Inc of Greater Lowell | Exempt purpose | $112,050 |
| Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe | Exempt purpose | $110,000 |
| Year Up | Exempt purpose | $108,900 |
| St Francis House | Exempt purpose | $105,000 |
| South Shore Community Action Council | Exempt purpose | $104,700 |
| YMCA of Greater Boston | Exempt purpose | $102,500 |
| Boston Education Skills & Training (Best) | Exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Elliot Health System | Exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Empath Economic Mobility Pathways | Exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Housing Corporation of Arlington | Exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Jumpstart for Young Children | Exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| La Vida Scholars | Exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Lawrence Communityworks | Exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Neighborhood Villages | Exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Per Scholas | Exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital - Cambridge | Exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Strategies for Children | Exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Citizens' Housing and Planning Association | Exempt purpose | $94,200 |
| Women of Color Entrepreneurs Inc | Exempt purpose | $84,755 |
Officers and trustees
- Deborah C Jackson
- Carol N Fulp
- James E Canales
- Denis K Sheahan
- Robert F Rivers
- James L Rudolph
- Bari A Harlam
- Cathleen A Schmidt
- Joseph F Casey As of 1112025
Questions people ask
Does Eastern Bank Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No specific submission deadlines. Please see the application for guidance..
How much does Eastern Bank Foundation give?
$19.0 million in tax year 2025, across 1,786 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Eastern Bank Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Deborah C Jackson (Trustee), Carol N Fulp (Trustee), James E Canales (Trustee) and Denis K Sheahan (Trustee) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Eastern Bank Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, education and community development.