Mary-Louise & Ruth Eddy Fdn
Preselected recipients only
Mary-Louise & Ruth Eddy Fdn is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $380,457 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $23,900 and the largest $36,000. 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$380,457
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$23,900
- Largest grant$36,000
- Assets$8.6 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was up from $352,400 the year before.
6% 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 | $360,200 | 21 | $7.4 million |
| 2024 | $352,400 | 17 | $7.9 million |
| 2025 | $380,457 | 17 | $8.6 million |
How to apply
Mary-Louise & Ruth Eddy Fdn 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 Mary-Louise & Ruth Eddy Fdn funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 16 | $356,557 |
| Kansas | 1 | $23,900 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brewster Baptist Church | General support | $36,000 |
| Association for the Preservation of Cape Cod | General support | $35,000 |
| Community Development Partnership | General support | $30,000 |
| Cape Abilities | General support | $30,000 |
| Brewster Conservation Trust | General support | $30,000 |
| Lower Cape Outreach Council Inc | General support | $30,000 |
| Massachusetts Audubon Society | General support | $25,000 |
| Cape Cod Repertory Theater | General support | $25,000 |
| Wildcare Inc | General support | $23,900 |
| Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation | General purpose | $20,352 |
| Brewster Historical Society | General support | $20,000 |
| The Sampson Fund for Veterinary Care Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Sight Loss Services Inc | General support | $15,035 |
| Brewster Whitecaps | General support | $14,000 |
| Cape Cod Museum of Natural History | General support | $10,470 |
| Brewster Ladies Library | General support | $8,700 |
| Meeting House Chamber Music Festival Inc | General support | $7,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sally Neese
- Roger V O'Day
- Fiduciary Trust Co
Questions people ask
Does Mary-Louise & Ruth Eddy Fdn accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mary-Louise & Ruth Eddy Fdn give?
$380,457 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $23,900.
Who runs Mary-Louise & Ruth Eddy Fdn?
Its 2025 filing lists Sally Neese (Trustee), Roger V O'Day (Trustee) and Fiduciary Trust Co (Trustee).
What does Mary-Louise & Ruth Eddy Fdn fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and environment and conservation.