Stemberg Thomas G Char Fnd
Preselected recipients only
Stemberg Thomas G Char Fnd is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $442,500 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $210,000. 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$442,500
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$210,000
- Assets$8.4 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was up from $391,000 the year before.
13% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $391,000 | 24 | $8.0 million |
| 2024 | $442,500 | 23 | $8.4 million |
How to apply
Stemberg Thomas G Char Fnd 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 Stemberg Thomas G Char Fnd funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts. It also paid $15,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 20 | $407,500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum | General charitable purposes | $210,000 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Boston Arts Academy | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Coutry Club Employee Education Fund Inc | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| The Boston Foundation | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| University of Toronto | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Boston | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Fusion Academy | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| The Emerald Necklace Conservancy | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Perkins School for the Blind | General charitable purposes | $9,000 |
| Catholic Schools Foundation | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Brookline Music School | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood League of Ma | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Steps to Success Inc | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Buzzards Bay Coalition | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Ellen Gifford Cat Shelter | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| The Carroll School | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Our Sisters School | General charitable purposes | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Katherine Chapman Stemberg
Questions people ask
Does Stemberg Thomas G Char Fnd accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Stemberg Thomas G Char Fnd give?
$442,500 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Stemberg Thomas G Char Fnd?
Its 2024 filing lists Katherine Chapman Stemberg (Trustee As Required).
What does Stemberg Thomas G Char Fnd fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and health.