Middlecott Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Middlecott Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $700,975 in 238 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $45,250. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$700,975
- Number of grants238
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$45,250
- Assets$4.1 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was down from $765,888 the year before.
33% 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 | $765,888 | 233 | $4.0 million |
| 2024 | $700,975 | 238 | $4.1 million |
How to apply
Middlecott 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 Middlecott Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 22 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 66 | $293,750 |
| Maine | 58 | $106,000 |
| New York | 21 | $62,300 |
| Alaska | 17 | $49,250 |
| District of Columbia | 11 | $32,000 |
| Rhode Island | 26 | $26,675 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $26,250 |
| Ohio | 2 | $20,200 |
| Virginia | 7 | $13,850 |
| New Hampshire | 7 | $13,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rehearsal for Life | General support | $45,250 |
| Massachusetts Historical Society | General support | $45,000 |
| Sea Education Association | General support | $45,000 |
| Youth Farm Project | General purpose | $20,500 |
| Crosscurrents International Institute | General support | $20,000 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | General support | $20,000 |
| Charles River School | Annual fund | $15,000 |
| Miss Porter's School | General support | $13,750 |
| Partners in Health | General support | $12,000 |
| Chapel Haven Inc | General support | $12,000 |
| Penobscot Marine Museum | General support | $11,500 |
| Maine Public Radio | General support | $11,000 |
| Camden International Film Festival | General support | $10,000 |
| Conservation Law Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Friends of Stewart Park | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Maine Community Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Mspca | Raise the woof | $10,000 |
| Peabody Essex Museum | General support | $10,000 |
| United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley | General support | $10,000 |
| Brother Francis Shelter | General support | $8,000 |
| UNICEF | General support | $8,000 |
| World Food Program - USA | General support | $8,000 |
| Care | General support | $7,500 |
| International Rescue Committee | General support | $7,500 |
| The Trustees of Reservations | Claire saltonstall ed prog | $7,500 |
| Beans Caf Inc | General support | $7,000 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | General support | $7,000 |
| Rise Against Hunger | General support | $7,000 |
| Natural Resources Council of Maine | General support | $6,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | General purpose | $6,000 |
| Proctor Academy | Pledge installment 1 of 5 | $6,000 |
| USA for Unhcr | General support | $6,000 |
| Middlebury College | General support | $6,000 |
| Middlesex School | General support | $6,000 |
| Aquidneck Land Trust | General support | $5,500 |
| Star Kids | General support | $5,500 |
| Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association | General support | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross Massachusetts Region | International | $5,000 |
| Arnold Arboretum | General support | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey L Thompson
- Neil L Thompson
- G West Saltonstall
Questions people ask
Does Middlecott Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Middlecott Foundation give?
$700,975 in tax year 2024, across 238 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Middlecott Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jeffrey L Thompson (Trustee), Neil L Thompson (Trustee) and G West Saltonstall (Trustee).
What does Middlecott Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.