Mt Pleasant Fund Inc
Accepts applications
Mt Pleasant Fund Inc is a private foundation in Amherst, Massachusetts. In tax year 2023 it gave $112,841 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $25,565. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$112,841
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$25,565
- Assets$0
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2023 was up from $28,000 the year before.
83% of its 2023 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $28,000 | 3 | $102,149 |
| 2023 | $112,841 | 7 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | Flip Rosenberry PO Box 3021, Amherst, MA 01004 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (413) 549-1210, flip@mtpleasantfund.org |
| What to submit | There is a two part process. The first step involves the applicant filling out a simple form found on the organizations website www.mtpleasantfund.org. If in the estimation of the Fund the organization fits within the Funds parameters a longer more formal application is made available to the applicant. |
| Restrictions | The Fund seeks to partner only with those tax-exempt organizations serving economically marginalized families and children living in Holyoke Massachusetts. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Mt Pleasant Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 7 | $112,841 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Care Center | In support of their purchase of new playground equipment | $25,565 |
| All Our Kids | To support the organization in its securing of a new property in Holyoke MA | $25,000 |
| Nuestras Raices | In support of their programming efforts in the Holyoke MA public schools | $20,000 |
| Pa'lante Transformative Justice | In support of their staff members under the age of 22. | $20,000 |
| Big Brothers-Western Massachusetts | In support of mentoring matches in Holyoke MA | $11,270 |
| Piti Theatre Company | In support of their programming in Holyoke MA | $10,000 |
| The Care Center | General Operating Support | $1,006 |
Officers and trustees
- Philip R Rosenberry
- Francine Rodriguez
- Sam Hannigan
- Susan Curley
Questions people ask
Does Mt Pleasant Fund Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Mt Pleasant Fund Inc give?
$112,841 in tax year 2023, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Mt Pleasant Fund Inc?
Its 2023 filing lists Philip R Rosenberry (President), Francine Rodriguez (Clerk), Sam Hannigan (Treasurer) and Susan Curley (Director).
What does Mt Pleasant Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.