Tamarack Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tamarack Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $143,700 in 57 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$143,700
- Number of grants57
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was down from $147,070 the year before.
17% 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 | $92,450 | 41 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $147,070 | 61 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $143,700 | 57 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Tamarack 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 Tamarack Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 38 | $120,700 |
| Missouri | 5 | $9,000 |
| Colorado | 4 | $4,000 |
| Oregon | 3 | $3,000 |
| New York | 2 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Vermont | 2 | $1,500 |
| Maine | 1 | $1,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St John the Baptist Parish | Religious | $20,000 |
| Chabad Lubavitch | Religious | $18,000 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | Social | $17,000 |
| Fne International | Housing:education | $10,000 |
| Girl's Inc Lynn | Educational | $6,500 |
| Swampscott Tides | Social | $5,000 |
| WGBH Channel 2 | Educational | $5,000 |
| McLean Hospital | Medical | $4,000 |
| Waldorf School at Moraine Farm | Educational | $3,000 |
| Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Lynn | Religious | $2,500 |
| Boston Chong de Cultural Ed Temple | Social | $2,000 |
| Circle of Concern | Health | $2,000 |
| Danvers Pantry | Social | $2,000 |
| Lifebridge Northshore | Social | $2,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Medical | $2,000 |
| Operation Food Search | Health | $2,000 |
| Saint Louis Zoo | Social | $2,000 |
| Simmons College | Educational | $2,000 |
| Tanglewood | Social | $2,000 |
| The Mid Atlantic Pathwork | Spiritual | $2,000 |
| Waldorf School at Moraine Farm | Educational | $2,000 |
| Humane Society of Missouri | Health | $1,500 |
| Missouri Botanical Gardens | Social | $1,500 |
| Boy's Town of Jerusalem | Educational | $1,000 |
| Brighter World Advocacy Center | Recreational | $1,000 |
| Cider | Environmental | $1,000 |
| Camp Fire Columbia | Social | $1,000 |
| Camp Fire Columbia | Social | $1,000 |
| Endicott Park | Recreational | $1,000 |
| Jackson Laboratory | Medical | $1,000 |
| Lift Up Routt County | Social | $1,000 |
| Mazama Mountaineering Center | Environmental | $1,000 |
| MGH Health Institute | Health | $1,000 |
| Mount Auburn Cemetery | Social | $1,000 |
| New England Historic Genealogy | Educational | $1,000 |
| Newhall Fields Community | Social | $1,000 |
| North Shore Medical Center | Medical | $1,000 |
| Old Town Hot Springs | Social | $1,000 |
| Pingree School | Educational | $1,000 |
| Save the Harborsave the Bay | Environmental | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William H Darling
- Henry P Phippen
Questions people ask
Does Tamarack Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tamarack Foundation give?
$143,700 in tax year 2025, across 57 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Tamarack Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William H Darling (Trustee) and Henry P Phippen (Trustee).
What does Tamarack Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.