MacPherson Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
MacPherson Fund Inc is a private foundation in Dover, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $55,961 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$55,961
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was up from $52,961 the year before.
31% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $52,961 | 29 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $55,961 | 32 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
MacPherson Fund 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.
What MacPherson Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 20 | $41,978 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $2,000 |
| Wyoming | 2 | $2,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,983 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $1,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital Trust | General fund | $20,000 |
| High Spirit Community Farm | General Fund | $2,000 |
| The Church of the Redeemer | General fund | $2,000 |
| Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Kenyon College | General fund | $1,983 |
| Groton School | General fund | $1,978 |
| Animal Friends Alliance | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Belmont Hill School | General fund | $1,000 |
| Buffalo Bill Memorial Association | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute Divof Devel& The Jimmy Fund | General fund | $1,000 |
| Dexter Southfield School | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Epilepsy Foundation New England | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Folds of Honor | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Museum of the Rockies | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Mystic Seaport Museum | General fund | $1,000 |
| New England Ski Museum | General fund | $1,000 |
| Peabody Essex Museum | General fund | $1,000 |
| Reach | Capital Campaign | $1,000 |
| Santa's Magic Inc | General Fund | $1,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | General Fund | $1,000 |
| TCC Employee Education Fund Inc | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Texas Children Hospital | General Fund | $1,000 |
| The Vincent Memorial Hospital | General Fund | $1,000 |
| USS Constitution Museum | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Youth Build Boston | General fund | $1,000 |
| Tenacity | General fund | $1,000 |
| Needham Police Working Dogs Foundation | General fund | $1,000 |
| New England Center and Home for Veterans | General fund | $1,000 |
| Lovelane Special Needs Horseback Riding Program | General fund | $1,000 |
| Refugee Protection International | General fund | $1,000 |
| Veterans 2 Veterans Group | General fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cordelia M Carroll
- George H Carroll
- MacPherson CB Carroll
Questions people ask
Does MacPherson Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does MacPherson Fund Inc give?
$55,961 in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs MacPherson Fund Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Cordelia M Carroll (President), George H Carroll (Treasurer) and MacPherson CB Carroll (Secretary).
What does MacPherson Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and education.