Kershaw Foundation Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Kershaw Foundation Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $163,255 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $45,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$163,255
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$11,819
- New grantees68%
Giving in 2025 was down from $187,811 the year before.
68% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $91,583 | 16 | $29,242 |
| 2024 | $187,811 | 15 | $12,084 |
| 2025 | $163,255 | 22 | $11,819 |
How to apply
| Contact | Thomas A Kershaw 84 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 227-9600 |
| What to submit | Letter describing the organization and its needs. |
What Kershaw Foundation Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 18 | $151,255 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $1,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $500 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sail Boston | General support | $45,000 |
| Esplanade Association Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Trustees of Reservations | General support | $16,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | General support | $10,000 |
| Globe Santa | General support | $10,000 |
| Nourish Nantucket | General support | $10,000 |
| Old North Illuminated | General support | $7,500 |
| Nantucket Cottage Hospital | General support | $7,000 |
| Beacon Hill Village | General support | $5,355 |
| Uss Constitution Museum | General support | $5,100 |
| Boston Area Church League | General support | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Public Garden Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Harvard Business School | General support | $5,000 |
| Great Harbor Yacht Club Foundation | General support | $1,200 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | General support | $1,000 |
| Fund for Parks and Recreation - Boston | General support | $1,000 |
| Sail to Prevail | General support | $1,000 |
| The Boston Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Tommy's Place | General support | $1,000 |
| Colel Chabad | General support | $500 |
| Delta Upsilon | General support | $500 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | General support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas A Kershaw
- John F Bradley
- Paul George
- Markus Ripperger
Questions people ask
Does Kershaw Foundation Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Kershaw Foundation Charitable Trust give?
$163,255 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Kershaw Foundation Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas A Kershaw (Trustee), John F Bradley (Trustee), Paul George (Trustee) and Markus Ripperger (Trustee).
What does Kershaw Foundation Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and faith communities.