Somerled Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Somerled Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Duxbury, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $22,356 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $11,178 and the largest $12,356. 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$22,356
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$11,178
- Largest grant$12,356
- Assets$838,237
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1,000 the year before.
100% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $0 | 0 | $195,098 |
| 2023 | $1,000 | 1 | $211,330 |
| 2024 | $22,356 | 2 | $838,237 |
How to apply
Somerled 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 Somerled Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in New York. It also paid $12,356 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Standish Trolley Problem LTD | Expenditure control grant made for development of theatrical work EMPTY CHAIR PROJECT. | $12,356 |
| Your Kids Our Kids | Concert raising funds and awareness - Civil Liberties | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Wendy L Macdonald
- Robert L Macdonald
- Sarah L Macdonald
- Ryan Scott Evans
Questions people ask
Does Somerled Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Somerled Charitable Foundation give?
$22,356 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $11,178.
Who runs Somerled Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Wendy L Macdonald (Trustee), Robert L Macdonald (Trustee), Sarah L Macdonald (Trustee) and Ryan Scott Evans (Artistic Director).
What does Somerled Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, international and youth programs.