Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association
Accepts applications
Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association is a private foundation in Quincy, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $260,616 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $6,640 and the largest $31,962. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$260,616
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$6,640
- Largest grant$31,962
- Assets$5.4 million
- New grantees34%
Giving in 2024 was up from $228,294 the year before.
34% 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 | $228,294 | 28 | $5.2 million |
| 2024 | $260,616 | 35 | $5.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kurt Hanson 353 Southern Artery, Quincy, MA 02169 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 479-1795 |
| What to submit | In writing, no formal application is required. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 33 | $245,035 |
| Illinois | 1 | $9,960 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $5,621 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Bennett Street School | Trade related equipment and support | $31,962 |
| Northeast Arc | Trade related equipment and support | $17,000 |
| The Carroll Center for the Blind | Trade related equipment and support | $15,600 |
| Old Sturbridge Village | Trade related equipment and support | $12,000 |
| Just-A-Start | Trade related equipment and support | $11,400 |
| Gloucester Marine Genomics Institut | Trade related equipment and support | $10,709 |
| South Shore Arc | Trade related equipment and support | $10,089 |
| National Braille Press | Trade related equipment and support | $10,010 |
| Horse Senseability | Trade related equipment and support | $10,007 |
| Challenge Unlimited | Trade related equipment and support | $9,960 |
| Dearborn Academy | Trade related equipment and support | $8,482 |
| Double Edge Theatre | Trade related equipment and support | $8,334 |
| The Eliot School | Trade related equipment and support | $8,055 |
| Road to Responsibility | Trade related equipment and support | $7,207 |
| Essex Historical Society & Shipbuil | Trade related equipment and support | $7,000 |
| Artists for Humanity | Trade related equipment and support | $6,915 |
| North River Collaborative | Trade related equipment and support | $6,657 |
| Cardinal Cushing Centers Inc | Trade related equipment and support | $6,640 |
| Hull Lifesaving Museum | Trade related equipment and support | $6,625 |
| The Children's Center for Communica | Trade related equipment and support | $6,500 |
| The Home for Littler Wanderers | Trade related equipment and support | $6,193 |
| The New Hampshire Boat Museum | Trade related equipment and support | $5,621 |
| Boston Casa | Trade related equipment and support | $5,424 |
| Friends of Northshore Education Con | Trade related equipment and support | $5,266 |
| Boston Higashi School | Trade related equipment and support | $4,850 |
| May Institute | Trade related equipment and support | $4,270 |
| The Salem Pantry | Trade related equipment and support | $4,100 |
| Cotting School | Trade related equipment and support | $3,333 |
| Lowell's Boat Shop | Trade related equipment and support | $2,221 |
| Topsfield Vocational Academy | Trade related equipment and support | $2,150 |
| Lovelane | Trade related equipment and support | $1,945 |
| The Boston Home | Trade related equipment and support | $1,696 |
| The Footlight Club | Trade related equipment and support | $1,599 |
| Boston Arts Academy Foundation | Trade related equipment and support | $696 |
| The Brain Aneurysm Foundation | Trade related equipment and support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Martin F Joyce
- Charles S Sulkala
- Gregory Davidian
- Joseph Maclaughlin
- Richard Stewart
- Barry Williams
- Richard D Ryan
- Bryan Murphy
- Paul Lohnes
- Philip Fuller
- Richard H Peterson
- Thomas F Carroll
- Steven W Anderson
- Harold Dodakian
- Robert A Boucher
Questions people ask
Does Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association give?
$260,616 in tax year 2024, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $6,640.
Who runs Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association?
Its 2024 filing lists Martin F Joyce (Secretary), Charles S Sulkala (President), Gregory Davidian (Trustee) and Joseph Maclaughlin (Trustee) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.