Just So Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Just So Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $32,184 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $6,296. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$32,184
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$6,296
- Assets$792,699
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $27,760 the year before.
11% 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 | $27,996 | 11 | $655,957 |
| 2024 | $27,760 | 9 | $751,444 |
| 2025 | $32,184 | 9 | $792,699 |
How to apply
| Contact | Fiduciary Trust Company 53 State Street, Boston, MA 02205-5806 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 482-5270 |
| What to submit | Written request for funds |
| Restrictions | Limited to irc sec 501(c)(3) organizations |
What Just So Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1 | $6,296 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $6,296 |
| Colorado | 2 | $5,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $4,592 |
| Florida | 1 | $4,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $4,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vetsmarquette University | General purposes of the | $6,296 |
| Texas A & M University Association of Former Students | General purposes of the | $6,296 |
| The Piney Woods School | General purposes of the | $4,592 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County | General purposes of the | $4,000 |
| K9S for Warriors | General purposes of | $4,000 |
| GARY SINISE Foundation | General purposes of the | $4,000 |
| McDougall Research and Education Fund | General purposes of the | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General purposes of the | $1,000 |
| USA Swimming Foundation | General purposes of | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan Cushman
- Jonathan Cushman
Questions people ask
Does Just So Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Just So Charitable Foundation give?
$32,184 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Just So Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Susan Cushman (Trustee) and Jonathan Cushman (Trustee).
What does Just So Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.