Sibley-Saltonstall Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sibley-Saltonstall Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $452,000 in 66 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$452,000
- Number of grants66
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$8.4 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $450,000 the year before.
18% 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 | $460,000 | 64 | $7.7 million |
| 2024 | $450,000 | 62 | $8.5 million |
| 2025 | $452,000 | 66 | $8.4 million |
How to apply
Sibley-Saltonstall Charitable 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 Sibley-Saltonstall Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 27 | $167,000 |
| Florida | 13 | $122,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $30,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 4 | $24,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $15,000 |
| Missouri | 2 | $11,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $9,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cathedral Home for Children | Operating fund | $30,000 |
| Maine Audubon Society | Unresctricted for general | $25,000 |
| Flagler College | Visual arts fund | $25,000 |
| Baptist Health Foundation | Operating fund | $25,000 |
| Maine Medical Center | For maine tracks | $23,000 |
| Sarasota Memorial Foundation | Operating fund | $15,000 |
| Nature Conservancy of Maine | Unrestricted for general | $14,000 |
| Gulf of Maine Research Institute | Operating fund | $14,000 |
| Schoodic Institute | Unrestricted for general | $10,000 |
| North Florida Land Trust | Unrestricted for general | $10,000 |
| All Faiths Food Bank | Operating fund | $10,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Operating fund | $10,000 |
| Bird Conservancy of the Rockies | Operating fund | $10,000 |
| Conservation Foundation of Gulf Coast | Operating fund | $10,000 |
| Mental Health America | Unrestricted for general | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of Sarasota Inc | Operating fund | $10,000 |
| Mote Marine Foundation | Operating fund | $10,000 |
| Tidewall Foundation | Hospice foundation | $10,000 |
| Maine Maritime Museum | Operating fund | $9,000 |
| The Inn Between | Operating fund | $8,000 |
| Olympia Snowe's Women's Leadership Institute | Operating fund | $7,000 |
| Mike Rowe Works Foundation | Operating fund | $6,500 |
| Island Institute | Unrestricted for general | $6,000 |
| Portland Museum of Art | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank | Unrestricted for general | $6,000 |
| Preble Street | Unrestricted for general | $6,000 |
| Laurel Civic Association | Unrestricted for general | $6,000 |
| Missouri Prairie Foundation | Operating fund | $6,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy | Unrestricted for general | $5,000 |
| Project Grace | Unrestricted for general | $5,000 |
| Carolina Day School | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Florida | Unrestricted for general | $5,000 |
| A Place Called Home | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| Through These Doors | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| Mid-Coast Hunger Prevention | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy | Unrestricted gift to | $5,000 |
| Loveland Community Kitchen | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| Veterans Community Project | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| Indiana Youth Group | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| Crew Land and Water Trust | Operating fund | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- N Stewart Saltonstall
- Edward A Hasler
Questions people ask
Does Sibley-Saltonstall Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sibley-Saltonstall Charitable Foundation give?
$452,000 in tax year 2025, across 66 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Sibley-Saltonstall Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists N Stewart Saltonstall (Trustee) and Edward A Hasler (Trustee).
What does Sibley-Saltonstall Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, health and arts and culture.