The Scarbro Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Scarbro Family Foundation is a private foundation in Carlisle, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $38,550 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$38,550
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$154,588
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was down from $44,150 the year before.
6% of its 2025 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 | $46,000 | 48 | $140,415 |
| 2024 | $44,150 | 47 | $102,863 |
| 2025 | $38,550 | 36 | $154,588 |
How to apply
The Scarbro Family 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 Scarbro Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 27 | $31,850 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $2,100 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| HGRM (Household Goods Recycliing) | General fund | $10,000 |
| Andrew James Lawson Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| Wbur | General fund | $2,000 |
| American Diabetes Association | General fund | $2,000 |
| Boston Ballet | General fund | $2,000 |
| WGBH | General fund | $2,000 |
| NE Aquarium | General fund | $1,500 |
| MSPCC | General fund | $1,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General fund | $1,000 |
| National Parks Conservation (Npca) | General fund | $1,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | General fund | $1,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | General fund | $1,000 |
| The Arc of Mass | General fund | $500 |
| Cspi | General fund | $500 |
| Rails to Trails Conservancy | General fund | $500 |
| Rosie's Place | General fund | $500 |
| Mare | General fund | $500 |
| Trustees of the Reservation | General fund | $500 |
| Abby's House | General fund | $500 |
| Merrimack Valley Food Bank | General fund | $500 |
| Cfra | General fund | $500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General fund | $500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General fund | $500 |
| Perkins School for the Blind | General fund | $500 |
| Food Bank of Western Mass | General fund | $500 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | General fund | $500 |
| Pine Street Inn | General fund | $500 |
| Carlisle Mosquito Fund | General fund | $250 |
| Friends of Carlisle Coa | General fund | $100 |
| Zoo New England | General fund | $100 |
| Mass Audobon Association | General fund | $100 |
| League of American Bicyclists | General fund | $100 |
| East Coast Greenway | General fund | $100 |
| Museum of Fine Arts | General fund | $100 |
| Fogpl (Friends of Gleason Library) | General fund | $100 |
| New England Quilt Museum | General fund | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- H David Scarbro
- Laura K Scarbro
Questions people ask
Does The Scarbro Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Scarbro Family Foundation give?
$38,550 in tax year 2025, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs The Scarbro Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists H David Scarbro (Trustee) and Laura K Scarbro (Trustee).
What does The Scarbro Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, health and arts and culture.