The Evergreen Charitable Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Evergreen Charitable Fund Inc is a private foundation in Boxford, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $152,500 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $55,000. 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$152,500
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2024 was up from $147,000 the year before.
8% 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 | $147,000 | 25 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $152,500 | 24 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
The Evergreen Charitable Fund Inc 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 Evergreen Charitable Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 11 | $101,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $17,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 2 | $9,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $3,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $3,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Audubon Society | General Charitable Benefit | $55,000 |
| The Trustees of Reservations | General Charitable Benefit | $12,000 |
| Haverford College | $9,000 designated to The Environmental Responsibility Fund. $3,000 designated to General Charitable Benefit (undesignated annual fund). | $12,000 |
| Heifer Project International | General Charitable Benefit | $10,000 |
| Appalachian Mountain Club | General Charitable Benefit | $10,000 |
| The Cambridge School of Weston | General Charitable Benefit | $8,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | General Charitable Benefit | $6,000 |
| BTABOLT Inc | General Charitable Benefit | $5,000 |
| Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue | General Charitable Benefit | $5,000 |
| Green Street Rescue | General Charitable Benefit | $4,000 |
| Earth Justice Legal Defense | General Charitable Benefit | $3,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | General Charitable Benefit | $3,000 |
| Essex County Greenbelt Association | General Charitable Benefit | $3,000 |
| The Climate Reality Project | General Charitable Benefit | $3,000 |
| Little Wanderers NYC | General Charitable Benefit | $3,000 |
| The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk | General Charitable Benefit | $2,000 |
| Susan G Komen Fund | General Charitable Benefit | $2,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | General Charitable Benefit | $1,000 |
| Bryn Mawr College | General Charitable Donation | $1,000 |
| Wbur | General Charitable Benefit | $1,000 |
| Grahamtastic Connection | General Charitable Benefit | $1,000 |
| Harvard Alumni for Climate Environm | General Charitable Benefit | $1,000 |
| CollegeUniv Alumni Sustainable Plan | General Charitable Benefit | $1,000 |
| PMC Jimmy Fund | General Charitable Benefit | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Albert Nierenberg
- Catherine Nierenberg
- Elsa Nierenberg
Questions people ask
Does The Evergreen Charitable Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Evergreen Charitable Fund Inc give?
$152,500 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The Evergreen Charitable Fund Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Albert Nierenberg (Director), Catherine Nierenberg (Director) and Elsa Nierenberg (Director).
What does The Evergreen Charitable Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and education.