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Francis H Leblanc Charitable Trust

Preselected recipients only Gardner, Massachusetts · EIN 046660300

Francis H Leblanc Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Gardner, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $70,805 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $35,402 and the largest $38,129. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $34,866 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$36,3541$722,704
2024$34,8661$757,086
2025$70,8052$0

How to apply

Francis H Leblanc Charitable Trust 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Francis H Leblanc Charitable Trust funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.

StateGrantsAmount
Massachusetts2$70,805

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts
Fitchburg, MA
Endowment for operations of boys and girls club in gardner, ma.$38,129
Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts
Fitchburg, MA
Endowment for operations of boys and girls club in gardner, ma.$32,676

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Francis H Leblanc Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Francis H Leblanc Charitable Trust give?

$70,805 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $35,402.

Who runs Francis H Leblanc Charitable Trust?

Its 2025 filing lists Thomas F Leblanc (Trustee).

What does Francis H Leblanc Charitable Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly community development and youth programs.

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