Egan Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Egan Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.0 million in 26 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$2.0 million
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$48.1 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
58% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.4 million | 18 | $27.9 million |
| 2023 | $1.5 million | 16 | $42.4 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 26 | $48.1 million |
How to apply
Egan Family Charitable 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 Egan Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 12 | $839,500 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $518,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $468,000 |
| Massachusetts | 7 | $167,500 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield University | General | $500,000 |
| Villanova University | General | $468,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Newport County | General | $183,000 |
| Newton Public Education Foundation | General | $150,000 |
| Redwood Library | General | $110,000 |
| Hope Funds for Cancer Research | General | $100,000 |
| Providence College | General | $100,000 |
| St Mary Roman Catholic Church | General | $86,500 |
| Regis College | General | $50,000 |
| St Michael's Country Day School | General | $40,000 |
| Health Equity International | General | $35,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Boston | General | $30,000 |
| A Wish Come True | General | $25,000 |
| Isabelle Stewart Gardner Mmuseum | General | $25,000 |
| Preservation Society of Newport | General | $20,000 |
| The Leadership University Inc | General | $18,000 |
| Camp Errol | General | $15,000 |
| Catholic Schools Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Citizens of the World Inc | General | $10,000 |
| Pine Street Inn | General | $10,000 |
| Saint Cecilia Parish | General | $7,500 |
| CRC Recovery Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| First Tee Rhode Island | General | $5,000 |
| Robert Fairbanks Merriam Scholarship Fund | General | $5,000 |
| Star Kids Scholarship Program | General | $5,000 |
| Achievement Centers for Children and Families | General | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- William P Egan
- Charles A Cheever
- Renat V Lumpau
- Jacalyn C Egan
Questions people ask
Does Egan Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Egan Family Charitable Foundation give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Egan Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists William P Egan (Trustee), Charles A Cheever (Trustee (To 02/2025)), Renat V Lumpau (Trustee (As of 02/2025)) and Jacalyn C Egan (Trustee).
What does Egan Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.