Mastwood Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mastwood Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $16,750 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $4,000. 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$16,750
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$4,000
- Assets$335,863
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was up from $16,500 the year before.
5% 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 | $15,250 | 13 | $305,222 |
| 2024 | $16,500 | 19 | $321,984 |
| 2025 | $16,750 | 19 | $335,863 |
How to apply
Mastwood Charitable Foundation 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 Mastwood Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 10 | $7,500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $4,000 |
| New York | 2 | $1,250 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,000 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
| Maine | 1 | $500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Avaloch Farm Music Institute | General purposes | $4,000 |
| American Academy in Rome | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Boston Early Musical Festival | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Trustees of the Reservation | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Blue Heron Renaissance Choir | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Essex County Greenbelt | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Aashnational Office | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Signet Associates | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Ipswich River Watershed Assoc | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Appollo's Fire | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Early Music America | General purposes | $500 |
| Kieve-Wavus Education | General purposes | $500 |
| San Francisco Friends School | General purposes | $500 |
| Groton School | General purposes | $500 |
| University of North Carolina | General purposes | $500 |
| American Academy of Arts and Sciences | General purposes | $500 |
| Essex Shipbuilding Museum | General purposes | $250 |
| Medieval Academy of America | General purposes | $250 |
| Ipswich Local News | General purposes | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Fiduciary Trust Company
- Margaret Badenhausen
Questions people ask
Does Mastwood Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mastwood Charitable Foundation give?
$16,750 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Mastwood Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Fiduciary Trust Company (Trustee) and Margaret Badenhausen (Trustee).
What does Mastwood Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.