Elizabeth H and Thomas H Broadus Jr Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Elizabeth H and Thomas H Broadus Jr Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Nantucket, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $295,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $53,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$295,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$53,000
- Assets$5.6 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $200,000 the year before.
17% 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 | $200,000 | 31 | $5.5 million |
| 2024 | $200,000 | 27 | $5.8 million |
| 2025 | $295,000 | 23 | $5.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Thomas H Broadus III PO Box 329, Nantucket, MA 02554 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (410) 377-0271 |
| What to submit | Letter request |
What Elizabeth H and Thomas H Broadus Jr Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 9 | $116,000 |
| Maryland | 6 | $70,000 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $70,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $11,500 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Nantucket | RIDELY-HARRIS FUND & Nantucket Fund | $53,000 |
| Davidson College | SCHOLARSHIP funding | $50,000 |
| Bryn Mawr School | program support & endowment fund gifts | $35,500 |
| Nantucket Conservation Foundation | program support | $15,000 |
| Tofte Lake Center | program support | $11,500 |
| Gilman School | program support | $11,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | program support | $10,000 |
| Duke University | Childrens cancer research program | $10,000 |
| Little Mountain Rescue | program support | $10,000 |
| Nantucket Cottage Hospital | program support | $10,000 |
| Nantucket Historical Association | program support | $10,000 |
| Nantucket New School | program support | $10,000 |
| University of Virginia | Bicentennial scholarship fund | $10,000 |
| UNC TEACCH Autism Program | program support | $10,000 |
| Sustainable Nantucket | program support | $10,000 |
| Young Victorian Theatre Company | Endowment & program support | $7,500 |
| St Ignatius Loyola Academy | program support | $5,000 |
| St Paul's Church | program support | $5,000 |
| Swarthmore College | program support | $5,000 |
| Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association | program support | $2,500 |
| St George's School | program support | $2,500 |
| Goucher College | program support | $1,000 |
| Palliative & Supportive Care of Nantucket Fdn | program support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas H Broadus III
- Lucy E Broadus
Questions people ask
Does Elizabeth H and Thomas H Broadus Jr Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Elizabeth H and Thomas H Broadus Jr Charitable Foundation give?
$295,000 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Elizabeth H and Thomas H Broadus Jr Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas H Broadus III (Trustee) and Lucy E Broadus (Trustee).
What does Elizabeth H and Thomas H Broadus Jr Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and health.