The Charles & Marianne Small Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Charles & Marianne Small Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Newburyport, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $112,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 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$112,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $104,500 the year before.
13% of its 2025 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 | $78,000 | 6 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $104,500 | 10 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $112,000 | 9 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
The Charles & Marianne Small 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 The Charles & Marianne Small Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 9 | $112,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Newburyport Education Foundation | Operating expenses | $30,000 |
| Boys Girls Club Lower Merrimack Val | Operating expenses | $25,000 |
| Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center | Operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Individual | Operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Firehouse Center for the Arts | Operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Custom House Maritime Museum | Operating expenses | $9,500 |
| Community Service Newburyport | Operating expenses | $7,500 |
| Newburyport Literary Association | Operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Merrohawke Nature School | Operating expenses | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Eaton
- Grace Connolly
Questions people ask
Does The Charles & Marianne Small Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Charles & Marianne Small Charitable Foundation give?
$112,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Charles & Marianne Small Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard Eaton (Trustee) and Grace Connolly (Trustee).
What does The Charles & Marianne Small Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.