Mary Alice Arakelian Foundation
Accepts applications
Mary Alice Arakelian Foundation is a private foundation in Newburyport, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $627,697 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$627,697
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$8.1 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was up from $390,065 the year before.
46% of its 2024 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 | $390,065 | 25 | $8.0 million |
| 2024 | $627,697 | 28 | $8.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mark Welch PO Box 695, Newburyport, MA 01950 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (978) 376-8887 |
| Deadlines | September 1st |
What Mary Alice Arakelian Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts. It also paid $10,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 22 | $568,457 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $19,240 |
| Michigan | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Newburyport | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $200,000 |
| Anna Jaques Hospital | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $115,000 |
| Newburyport Education Foundation | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $41,821 |
| Wbur | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $30,000 |
| Our Neighbor's Table | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $20,000 |
| Opportunity Works | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $20,000 |
| Custom Houses Museum | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $20,000 |
| Pettengill House | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $15,000 |
| YWCA of Greater Newburyport | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $15,000 |
| Kolman - University of New Hampshir | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $14,240 |
| Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $11,500 |
| Individual | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $11,136 |
| Pan-Mass Challenge | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $10,000 |
| D'Ambrosino - Colgate University | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $10,000 |
| Individual | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $10,000 |
| Cooper and Gray-William and Mary | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $10,000 |
| McKeown - Boston College | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $10,000 |
| Marino - College of Dublin | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $10,000 |
| Nourishing the North Shore | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $10,000 |
| McElhinney - University of Michigan | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $10,000 |
| Guinea Pig Sanctuary | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $5,000 |
| Community Services of Newburyport | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $5,000 |
| St Vincent DePaul | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $5,000 |
| Live and Let Live Farm | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $5,000 |
| Lucy's Love Bus | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $5,000 |
| Newburyport Livable Street | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $2,500 |
| Newburyport Documentary Film Festival | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark F Welch
- Kimberly A Rock
- Anna Makos
- John F Leary III
Questions people ask
Does Mary Alice Arakelian Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: September 1st.
How much does Mary Alice Arakelian Foundation give?
$627,697 in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Mary Alice Arakelian Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mark F Welch (Co-Trustee), Kimberly A Rock (Co-Trustee), Anna Makos (Co-Trustee) and John F Leary III (Co-Trustee).
What does Mary Alice Arakelian Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.