The Mugar Foundation
Accepts applications
The Mugar Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $847,858 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $30,629 and the largest $250,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$847,858
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$30,629
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$9.7 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was down from $903,119 the year before.
46% 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 | $598,458 | 20 | $477,307 |
| 2023 | $903,119 | 19 | $10.0 million |
| 2024 | $847,858 | 15 | $9.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Mugar Foundation Co Mugar Enter 116 Huntington Avenue Suite 504, Boston, MA 02116 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 267-3000 |
| What to submit | No special form |
What The Mugar Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 14 | $837,858 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clark University | Undergraduate honors program - year 2 of 4 year $1,000,000 pledge | $250,000 |
| Belmont Hill School | Gift to silen family and mugar family scholarship fund to support the students, faculty, and staff of the school. | $100,000 |
| Belmont Hill School | Landau gallery fund | $100,000 |
| Boston 4 Celebrations Foundation Inc | Gift to fund fireworks on the 4th of july at symphony hall | $100,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Dana-farber cancer institute to support lung cancer research and patient care. | $100,000 |
| Tufts University | Gift designated for the baseball stadium project to support the construction of the university's newsol gittleman park. | $50,000 |
| Watertown Boys and Girls Club | Gift to the stephen p. Mugar memorial golf tournament in support of community youth programs. | $40,000 |
| First Night Boston 2024 | Gift to fund the family fireworks display over boston common on december 31, 2024. | $30,629 |
| Boston Arts Academy Foundation | Gift to fun student's education, health, scholarships, and academic programming | $25,000 |
| Epilepsy Foundation New England | General support | $25,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | General gift to support progress in the treatement of cystic fibrosis | $10,000 |
| Armenia Tree Project | Gift to support the project's tree planting, work and education programs. | $5,000 |
| Association of Cotuit Moquito Yacht Club Inc | Gift to help fund nonprofit | $5,000 |
| Belmont Hill School | Belmont day annual fund | $5,000 |
| Farm Aid | Gift to support the farm aid network of family farmers and ranchers agriculture programs. | $2,229 |
Officers and trustees
- Alan W Rottenberg
- Jennifer E Mugar
- Peter S Mugar
- Jonathan WG Mugar
Questions people ask
Does The Mugar Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Mugar Foundation give?
$847,858 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $30,629.
Who runs The Mugar Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Alan W Rottenberg (Invest. Committee Trustee), Jennifer E Mugar (Trustee), Peter S Mugar (Trustee) and Jonathan WG Mugar (Trustee).
What does The Mugar Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.