Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $101,231 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $11,500 and the largest $33,781. 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$101,231
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$11,500
- Largest grant$33,781
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was down from $107,050 the year before.
43% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $98,000 | 1 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $107,050 | 4 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $101,231 | 7 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
Rosalie Thorne McKenna 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 Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | $33,781 |
| New York | 1 | $15,950 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $15,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $15,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $11,500 |
| Vermont | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Contribution to donor advised fund | $33,781 |
| Vassar College | Francis lehman loeb art center | $15,950 |
| Stonington Historical Society | Rollie mckenna photography program | $15,000 |
| University of Arizona Foundation | Center for creative photography | $11,500 |
| Mass College of Art and Design Foundation Inc | Artward bound program | $10,000 |
| Southern Vermont Arts Center | The exhibition, troubleshooting with dona ann mcadams | $10,000 |
| Institute of Contemporary Art | Teen programs | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joan Garrity Flynn
- Arthur B Page
Questions people ask
Does Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation give?
$101,231 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $11,500.
Who runs Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joan Garrity Flynn (Trustee) and Arthur B Page (Trustee).
What does Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.