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Nathaniel Saltonstall Arts Fund

Preselected recipients only Canton, Massachusetts · EIN 046124122

Nathaniel Saltonstall Arts Fund is a private foundation in Canton, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $50,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $30,000 the year before.

50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$30,0001$743,966
2024$50,0002$780,688

How to apply

Nathaniel Saltonstall Arts Fund 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Nathaniel Saltonstall Arts Fund funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.

StateGrantsAmount
Massachusetts2$50,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Artists for Humanity
Boston, MA
The organization's primary activity is to support by contributions, other organizations qualifying for exemption under section 501 (c) (3) of the internal revenue code. The trustees choose these organizations based upon their knowledge of the organizations activities. No contributions, grants, loans etc. Are made to individuals. The organization does not presently receive applications or conduct programs for donations in its activities.$30,000
De Cordova Museum
Lincoln, MA
The organization's primary activity is to support by contributions, other organizations qualifying for exemption under section 501 (c) (3) of the internal revenue code. The trustees choose these organizations based upon their knowledge of the organizations activities. No contributions, grants, loans etc. Are made to individuals. The organization does not presently receive applications or conduct programs for donations in its activities.$20,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Nathaniel Saltonstall Arts Fund accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Nathaniel Saltonstall Arts Fund give?

$50,000 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.

Who runs Nathaniel Saltonstall Arts Fund?

Its 2024 filing lists Nathaniel S Gardiner (Trustee), Michael Baldwin (Trustee) and Laura Burnes (Trustee).

What does Nathaniel Saltonstall Arts Fund fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.

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