The Marshall Home Fund Inc
Accepts applications
The Marshall Home Fund Inc is a private foundation in Watertown, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $77,732 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $13,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$77,732
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$13,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was up from $77,275 the year before.
17% 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 | $77,275 | 20 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $77,732 | 15 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Marshall Home Fund 120 Mt Auburn St, Needham, MA 02492 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 529-0885, jgorman55@gmail.com |
| What to submit | The organization provides its own program grant application forms to qualified agencies upon request. |
| Deadlines | 41OF yr unless emergency |
| Restrictions | Beneficiaries of programs must be 55 years of age or older and must be residents of watertown ma. Generally, program grant requests of up to $10,000 will be considered. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Marshall Home Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 15 | $77,732 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Springwell Inc | Elder independence and safety fund | $13,000 |
| Project Literacy | Project literacy | $8,500 |
| Mosesian Center for the Arts | Aging creatively program | $7,500 |
| Mass Assn for Blind | Wraparound vision services | $7,000 |
| Watertown Health Dept | Compassionate connections xi | $6,000 |
| Watertown Housing Authority | Laundry cards and organize and simplify programs | $5,600 |
| Watertown Housing Authority | Air conditioner access program | $5,120 |
| Perkins School for the Blind | Thriving with vision loss | $5,000 |
| Watertown Council on Aging | Emergency assistance grant | $5,000 |
| Watertown Council on Aging | Elder transportation | $5,000 |
| Watertown Farmers Market | Snap match program | $4,500 |
| Church of the Good Shepherd | Generations together | $3,000 |
| Watertown Fire Dept | Safety edu older adults | $1,500 |
| Watertown Cable Access Corp | Media lit workshop series | $737 |
| Individual | Holiday gifts for the elderly | $275 |
Officers and trustees
- David W Downes
- Lorraine Clifford
- John Hawes
- Pat Ahern
- Seda Aghamianz
- Rev Louise Forrest
- Erin Fragola
- Lenore Gibson
- Rev Andrew Goldhor
- John Gorman
- Ann Hilferty
- Deborah Kaup
- Carol Ann Menton
- Delores Mitchell
- Will Twombly
Questions people ask
Does The Marshall Home Fund Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: 41OF yr unless emergency.
How much does The Marshall Home Fund Inc give?
$77,732 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Marshall Home Fund Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists David W Downes (Director), Lorraine Clifford (Asst Treasurer Dir), John Hawes (Secretary Dir) and Pat Ahern (Clerk Dir) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does The Marshall Home Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly seniors, education and disability.