The CHT Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The CHT Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $80,000 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$80,000
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was up from $79,000 the year before.
23% 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 | $75,000 | 26 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $79,000 | 27 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $80,000 | 26 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
The CHT 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 CHT Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 26 | $80,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston Inc | Academic programss and literacy initiatives | $5,000 |
| Community Rowing Inc | Lets row boston scholars | $5,000 |
| Buzzards Bay Coalition Inc | Baywatchers water quality program | $4,000 |
| Charles River Conservancy | Charles river floating wetland | $4,000 |
| Charles River Watershed Association Inc | Cyanobacteria monitoring | $4,000 |
| Emerald Necklace Conservancy Inc | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Family Nurturing Center of Massachusetts Inc | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Greenroots Inc | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Mystic River Watershed Association Inc | Water quality monitoring | $4,000 |
| New Bedford Light | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Our Sisters' School Inc | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center | Red oak afterschool & summer programs | $3,000 |
| Cathleen Stone Island Outward Bound School Inc (Thompson Island Outward Bo | Connections middle school program | $3,000 |
| Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust | Capacity for conservation campaign | $3,000 |
| Friends of the Public Garden | Holiday lighting on the commonweath avenue mall | $3,000 |
| Literations | Boston sustained tutoring program | $3,000 |
| North Bennet Street School | Scholarships for preservation carpenty students | $3,000 |
| Old Dartmouth Historical Society DBA New Bedford Whaling Museum | Museum access for underserved youth | $3,000 |
| School on Wheels of Massachusetts Inc | New bedford tutoring program | $3,000 |
| America Scores New England | Learning in action afterschool program | $2,000 |
| Familyaid Boston | Early childhood navigator | $2,000 |
| Northstar Learning Centers | Music program for early education | $2,000 |
| Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities Inc | Colonial history at pierce house | $1,000 |
| Community Boating Center Inc | Sea lab & coastal clean up environmental programs | $1,000 |
| Waterfront Historic Area League of New Bedford Inc | Neighborhood restoration & stabilization program | $1,000 |
| YWCA of Southeastern Massachusetts | Ywkids program | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Edmund C Taylor
- Kevin M Ellis
- Kurt F Somerville
Questions people ask
Does The CHT Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The CHT Foundation give?
$80,000 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The CHT Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Edmund C Taylor (Trustee), Kevin M Ellis (Trustee) and Kurt F Somerville (Trustee).
What does The CHT Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and youth programs.