Roberta M Childs Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Roberta M Childs Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Plymouth, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $545,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $250,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$545,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$11.1 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was down from $555,942 the year before.
15% 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 | $525,000 | 18 | $10.2 million |
| 2024 | $555,942 | 14 | $10.8 million |
| 2025 | $545,000 | 13 | $11.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Nathan Withington 74 Old Sandwich Road, Plymouth, MA 02360 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 589-3286 |
| What to submit | No formal requirements |
| Deadlines | No deadlines |
What Roberta M Childs Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 12 | $515,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlands Trust | General support | $250,000 |
| Bid Plymouth Family Fund | General support | $75,000 |
| Plimoth Patuxet Museums | General support | $50,000 |
| Battenkill Valley Health Center | General support | $30,000 |
| Woodside School & Comm Resource Ctr | General support | $30,000 |
| New England Wildlife Center | General support | $25,000 |
| The Jeffie Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Plymouth Independent | General support | $20,000 |
| Black Feather Horse Rescue | General support | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association - Mvma | General support | $10,000 |
| Plymouth Philharmonic | General support | $10,000 |
| Manomet Bible Church | General support | $5,000 |
| Windrush Farm | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nathan N Withington
- Meghan Knight
- Heather Ward
Questions people ask
Does Roberta M Childs Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadlines.
How much does Roberta M Childs Charitable Foundation give?
$545,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Roberta M Childs Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nathan N Withington (Trustee), Meghan Knight (Trustee) and Heather Ward (Trustee).
What does Roberta M Childs Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and animals.