Scarlet Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Scarlet Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $245,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$245,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees95%
Giving in 2024 was up from $10,000 the year before.
95% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $10,000 | 1 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $245,000 | 20 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
Scarlet Charitable Trust 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 Scarlet Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 8 | $99,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $36,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $30,000 |
| California | 2 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Partner in Health | General & unrestricted | $25,000 |
| International Institute of New England | General & unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Food Project Inc | General & unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | General & unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General & unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Genera & unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | General & unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Climateworks Foundation | General & unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Janes Due Process Inc | General & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Midwest Access Coalition | General & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Oak Meadow Montessori School | General & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| World Resources Institute | Genera & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project | General & unresticted | $10,000 |
| Arbor Day Foundation | General & unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Earthjustice | General & unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank | General & unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Wbur | General & unrestricted | $1,000 |
| NPR | General & unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry | General & unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Laurie J Hall
- Meredith Beeuwkes Scarlet
- Benjamin S Scarlet
Questions people ask
Does Scarlet Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Scarlet Charitable Trust give?
$245,000 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Scarlet Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Laurie J Hall (Trustee), Meredith Beeuwkes Scarlet (Trustee) and Benjamin S Scarlet (Trustee).
What does Scarlet Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, international and food and hunger.