Merrimac Charitable Trust II
Preselected recipients only
Merrimac Charitable Trust II is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $44,000 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$44,000
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was down from $45,875 the year before.
38% of its 2025 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 | $37,500 | 26 | $923,326 |
| 2024 | $45,875 | 29 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $44,000 | 32 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Merrimac Charitable Trust II 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 Merrimac Charitable Trust II funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 13 | $24,000 |
| New York | 5 | $8,875 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $2,625 |
| Vermont | 2 | $2,500 |
| California | 3 | $2,125 |
| Maine | 2 | $2,125 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $750 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Advocates Inc | Program support | $5,000 |
| Ithaca College | Program support | $5,000 |
| Cure Alzheimers Fund | Program support | $3,000 |
| Safe Coalition | Program support | $2,500 |
| The Dover Church | Program support | $2,500 |
| Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School (CCLCS) | Program support | $2,000 |
| Tanzanian Children's Fund | Program support | $2,000 |
| Jog Your Memory 5K Inc | Program support | $1,500 |
| Milton Academy (The Mountain School) | Program support | $1,500 |
| LGBTQ Center of Durham | Program support | $1,250 |
| Translatina Network Inc | Program support | $1,250 |
| Augusta Food Bank | Program support | $1,125 |
| Atlantic White Shark Conservancy Inc (Awsc) | Program support | $1,000 |
| Cape Cod Ocean Community | Program support | $1,000 |
| Cape Wellness Collaborative | Program support | $1,000 |
| Homeless Animal Rescue Team of Maine (Hart) | Program support | $1,000 |
| Housing Assistance Corporation | Program support | $1,000 |
| Protect Our Winters | Program support | $1,000 |
| Santa Barbara Channel Keeper | Program support | $1,000 |
| The Chill Foundation | Program support | $1,000 |
| Covenant House | Program support | $1,000 |
| Wellfleet Oyster Alliance | Program support | $1,000 |
| Pro Bono Net Inc | Program support | $1,000 |
| Givedirectly Inc | Program support | $625 |
| Carolina Abortion Fund | Program support | $625 |
| Direct Relief | Program support | $625 |
| Earth Justice | Program support | $500 |
| Shady Hill School | Program support | $500 |
| North Carolina Public Radio Association Inc | Program support | $500 |
| New Hampshire Public Radio Inc | Program support | $500 |
| North Carolina Justice Center | Program support | $250 |
| Bike-Walk Alliance of NH | Program support | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan Allen
- Joshua Stewart
- Robert Everts
Questions people ask
Does Merrimac Charitable Trust II accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Merrimac Charitable Trust II give?
$44,000 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Merrimac Charitable Trust II?
Its 2025 filing lists Susan Allen (Trustee), Joshua Stewart (Trustee) and Robert Everts (Trustee).
What does Merrimac Charitable Trust II fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and environment and conservation.