Sharp Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Sharp Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Newton, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $853,000 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $460,000. 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$853,000
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$460,000
- Assets$14.3 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.7 million the year before.
23% of its 2024 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 | $1.7 million | 38 | $12.1 million |
| 2024 | $853,000 | 39 | $14.3 million |
How to apply
Sharp 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 Sharp Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 13 | $747,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $52,000 |
| North Carolina | 5 | $14,000 |
| New Hampshire | 4 | $9,000 |
| Vermont | 8 | $8,000 |
| Maine | 3 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MIT Press Fund for the Future | Unrestricted | $460,000 |
| The Termeer Foundation | Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Cancer Engineering Workshop at National Academy of Scienses | Unrestricted | $52,000 |
| Eliot Church of Newton | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Aspen Cancer Conference Inc | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Congregational United Church of Christ | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Friends of Boston's Homeless | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Mustard Seed Community Health | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Open Medicine Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Rosie's Place | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Science History Institute | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Friendly Kitchen | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Life Sciences Cares | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| The Second Step Inc | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Washington County Food and Fuel Alliance | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| New Garden Friends School | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| The Baker Free Library Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| World Gospel Mission | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Waterbury Common Market | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Revitalizing Waterbury Crew | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Amoskeag Rowing Club | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Broad Institute of MIT & Harvard | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Buzzards Bay Coaltion | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Concord Hospital | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Downeast Coastal Conservancy | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Newton Free Library | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Waterbury Public Library | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Greensboro Independent School Corporation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Porter Memorial Library Association | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Whitehead Institute | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Maker Sphere | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Dreamfar High School Marathon | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Falmouth United Methodist Church | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Central Vermont Humane Society | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Friends of the Waterbury Reservoir | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Hungar Mountain Childrens Center | Unrestricted | $500 |
| More Than Words | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Ridgecrest Foundation | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Green Mountain Performing Arts | Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Phillip A Sharp
- Ann H Sharp
Questions people ask
Does Sharp Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sharp Charitable Trust give?
$853,000 in tax year 2024, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Sharp Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Phillip A Sharp (Trustee) and Ann H Sharp (Trustee).
What does Sharp Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and science and research.