Fletcher Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Fletcher Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $253,676 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $56,676. 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$253,676
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$56,676
- Assets$515,735
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was up from $228,250 the year before.
43% 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 | $228,250 | 27 | $516,746 |
| 2024 | $253,676 | 30 | $515,735 |
How to apply
Fletcher 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 Fletcher Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 10 | $119,176 |
| Florida | 8 | $66,500 |
| Maine | 7 | $48,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maranyundo Initiative | General | $56,676 |
| Sarasota Orchestra | General | $20,000 |
| Ogunquit Playhouse | General | $17,000 |
| College Bound Dorchester | General | $15,000 |
| Sarasota Opera | General | $13,000 |
| Health Equity Intl | General | $10,000 |
| Ringling Museum | General | $10,000 |
| Marginal Way Preservation Fund | General | $10,000 |
| Boston Ballet | General | $10,000 |
| Library Fdn of Sarasota | General | $10,000 |
| Paulist Center | General | $10,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts | General | $6,000 |
| Sarasota Ballet | General | $5,000 |
| Bowdoin College | General | $5,000 |
| Easter Seals SW Florida | General | $5,000 |
| High and Mighty | General | $5,000 |
| Ogunquit Library Assn | General | $5,000 |
| Brunswick Topsham Land Trust | General | $5,000 |
| Refuge Point | General | $5,000 |
| Dancing Arts Studio | General | $5,000 |
| MCHPP | General | $5,000 |
| Share Our Strength | General | $5,000 |
| WGBH Beacon Circle | General | $3,000 |
| St Mary Academy | General | $2,500 |
| Lenox House Missionary Oblates | General | $2,500 |
| Primary Source | General | $2,500 |
| Sarasota Art Museum | General | $2,500 |
| Terezin Music Fdn | General | $1,000 |
| Sarasota Concert Assn | General | $1,000 |
| Island Institute | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William C Fletcher
- Joyce K Fletcher
- Pamela Fletcher
- Elizabeth E Fletcher Cooper
- William C Fletcher III
Questions people ask
Does Fletcher Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fletcher Family Charitable Foundation give?
$253,676 in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Fletcher Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists William C Fletcher (Trutsee), Joyce K Fletcher (Trustee), Pamela Fletcher (Trustee) and Elizabeth E Fletcher Cooper (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Fletcher Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.