The Flatley Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Flatley Foundation is a private foundation in Braintree, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $32.8 million in 159 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $5.0 million. 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$32.8 million
- Number of grants159
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$5.0 million
- Assets$844 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2024 was down from $36.6 million the year before.
23% of its 2024 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 | $36.6 million | 147 | $759 million |
| 2024 | $32.8 million | 159 | $844 million |
How to apply
The Flatley 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 Flatley Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Massachusetts. It also paid $211,764 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 135 | $25.4 million |
| Connecticut | 3 | $2.5 million |
| California | 1 | $1.5 million |
| Georgia | 2 | $1.1 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $450,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $350,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $325,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $300,000 |
| New Hampshire | 4 | $251,000 |
| New York | 4 | $185,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston College | Archives building | $5.0 million |
| Aceing Autism Inc | Unrestricted | $1.5 million |
| Americares Inc | U.s. & el salvador clinics | $1.0 million |
| Americares Inc | Hurricane helene | $1.0 million |
| Brigham & Womens Hospital | Bridges to moms program | $1.0 million |
| Care USA | Childhood mozambique | $1.0 million |
| Jett Foundation Inc | Unrestricted | $1.0 million |
| Saint Benedict Academy | Scholarship support | $1.0 million |
| Americares Inc | U.s. Health community clinics | $500,000 |
| Boston Medical Center | Autism program | $500,000 |
| Homes for Our Troops Inc | Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| Teen Challenge New England Inc | Project proposal | $500,000 |
| Catholic Charities Boston | Sunset camp | $450,000 |
| Fund for Catholic Schools Inc | Scholarship support | $400,000 |
| Compassionate Care ALS | Unrestricted | $385,000 |
| Health Equity International | Unrestricted | $350,000 |
| Children's Oncology Services of Ma Inc | The boston house | $300,000 |
| Fellowship of Catholic University Students | Unrestricted | $300,000 |
| Irish American Partnership Inc | Unrestricted | $300,000 |
| Provision Ministry Inc | Unrestricted | $300,000 |
| Pan Massachusetts Challenge | Unrestricted | $297,500 |
| Arc of the South Shore | Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Brigham & Womens Hospital | Bridges to moms program | $250,000 |
| Caritas Communities | Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Cathedral High School | Scholarship support | $250,000 |
| Catholic University of America | Endowed chair of hispanic ministry | $250,000 |
| Chesterton Academy | Scholarship support | $250,000 |
| Cops for Kids With Cancer Inc | Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Laboure College | Scholarship support | $250,000 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation | Scholarship support | $250,000 |
| Saint Mary's School | Mathematics lab | $250,000 |
| Sisters of Saint Joseph | Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Boston College | Scholarship support | $225,000 |
| Little Blue Heroes Foundation | Unrestricted | $211,764 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital | Scholarship support | $200,000 |
| Bethany Health Care Center | Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Catholic Schools Foundation | Inner city scholarship fund | $200,000 |
| Catholic University of America | Scholarship support | $200,000 |
| Hospitality Homes Inc | Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Irish Pastoral Centre | Unrestricted | $200,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John J Flatley
- Daniel T Flatley
- Mary Margaret Darling
Questions people ask
Does The Flatley Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Flatley Foundation give?
$32.8 million in tax year 2024, across 159 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs The Flatley Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John J Flatley (Trustee), Daniel T Flatley (Trustee) and Mary Margaret Darling (Trustee).
What does The Flatley Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.