Jerolamon Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Jerolamon Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Arlington, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $82,000 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 and the largest $10,605. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$82,000
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$10,605
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2025 was up from $80,000 the year before.
4% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $80,000 | 24 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $80,000 | 24 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $82,000 | 25 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Jerolamon 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.
What Jerolamon Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 | $35,260 |
| Maine | 4 | $16,835 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $16,015 |
| Washington | 2 | $10,250 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $820 |
| Ohio | 1 | $820 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scarborough Land Conservation Trust (Scarborough Land Trust) | Unrestricted general support | $10,605 |
| Nature Conservancy (Washington Chapter) | Unresticted general support | $7,500 |
| Massachusetts Audubon Society Inc (Fund for Nature) | Unrestricted general support | $6,000 |
| St Francis House | Unrestricted general support | $5,125 |
| Ahrc New York City Foundation Inc | Unrestricted general support | $4,100 |
| Loyola School | Unrestricted general support | $4,100 |
| Spence School | General scholarship fund | $4,100 |
| St Ignatius Loyola Church | Capital campaign, "your parish, your home" | $4,100 |
| Vassar College | Unrestricted general support | $4,100 |
| Gulf of Maine Research Institute | Unrestricted general support | $4,000 |
| Inner City Scholarship Fund | Unrestricted general support | $3,280 |
| The New York Foundling Charitable Corporation | Unrestricted general support | $3,280 |
| Safeplace | Unrestricted general support | $2,750 |
| Catholic Charities of New York | Unrestricted general support | $2,460 |
| USA East Province of the Society of Jesus | Unrestricted general support | $2,460 |
| Emergency Family Assistance Association Efaa | Unrestricted general support | $2,000 |
| Pine Street Inn | Unrestricted general support | $2,000 |
| Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers (Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America) | Unrestricted general support | $1,640 |
| Saint Joan of Arc Parish | Unrestricted general support | $1,640 |
| Search and Care | Unrestricted general support | $1,640 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank | Unrestricted general support | $1,250 |
| St Maximiliian Kolbe Parish | Unrestricted general support | $1,230 |
| Proutis Neck Audubon Society | Unrestricted general support | $1,000 |
| Edward Huber Memorial Association | Unrestricted general support | $820 |
| Notre Dame University | Unrestricted general support | $820 |
Officers and trustees
- John H Edmondson
- Lucy Edmondson
Questions people ask
Does Jerolamon Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jerolamon Charitable Trust give?
$82,000 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs Jerolamon Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists John H Edmondson (Trustee) and Lucy Edmondson (Trustee).
What does Jerolamon Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and faith communities.