Lydia E Pinkham Memorial Inc
Preselected recipients only
Lydia E Pinkham Memorial Inc is a private foundation in Salem, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $10,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $8,000. 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$10,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$6.6 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $7,000 the year before.
50% 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 | $20,000 | 2 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $7,000 | 2 | $5.5 million |
| 2025 | $10,000 | 2 | $6.6 million |
How to apply
Lydia E Pinkham Memorial Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Lydia E Pinkham Memorial Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 2 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Salem Pantry | To help fund food purchase and distribution to poor families in salem ma. | $8,000 |
| Lifebridge Northshore | To help provide housing and meals to the unhoused population on the north shore of ma. | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen N Doty
- Brian Burns
Questions people ask
Does Lydia E Pinkham Memorial Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lydia E Pinkham Memorial Inc give?
$10,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Lydia E Pinkham Memorial Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Stephen N Doty (President) and Brian Burns (Director/Clerk).
What does Lydia E Pinkham Memorial Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, human services and housing and homelessness.