The Elmwood Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
The Elmwood Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Swampscott, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $56,500 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $18,000. 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$56,500
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$18,000
- Assets$196,110
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2024 was down from $73,500 the year before.
65% 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 | $58,000 | 15 | $186,110 |
| 2023 | $73,500 | 11 | $185,223 |
| 2024 | $56,500 | 17 | $196,110 |
How to apply
The Elmwood Charitable Trust 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 Elmwood Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 10 | $40,750 |
| Virginia | 2 | $7,500 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $1,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $750 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Fumbelo Inc | General use | $18,000 |
| St John the Evangelist Church | General use | $8,000 |
| Trustees of Phillips Academy | Project breadloaf | $7,500 |
| Congressional School | Civil rights trip | $5,000 |
| Creatives Want Change | General use | $5,000 |
| St James Catholic Church | General use | $2,500 |
| Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Camp Susan Curtis | General use | $1,000 |
| Neighborhood House Charter School | General use | $1,000 |
| Raw Art Works | General use | $1,000 |
| Lynch van Otterloo Ymcca | General use | $1,000 |
| Jesuit Volunteer Corps | General use | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts Eye and Ear | General use | $1,000 |
| Preppingree | Summer programs | $1,000 |
| St Thomas More Chapel | General use | $750 |
| Ascent Soccer USA | General use | $500 |
| Marblehead Dollars for Scholars | Scholarships | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- John C Kane Jr
- Susan K Kane
Questions people ask
Does The Elmwood Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Elmwood Charitable Trust give?
$56,500 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Elmwood Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists John C Kane Jr (Trustee) and Susan K Kane (Trustee).
What does The Elmwood Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.