The Urban Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
The Urban Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Needham, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $28,900 in 49 grants; the typical grant was $200 and the largest $5,000. 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$28,900
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$200
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2024 was down from $32,210 the year before.
6% 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 | $32,210 | 59 | $63,741 |
| 2024 | $28,900 | 49 | $0 |
How to apply
The Urban Charitable Trust 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 Urban Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 15 | $12,700 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 10 | $2,450 |
| Michigan | 2 | $2,000 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $2,000 |
| New York | 3 | $1,300 |
| Virginia | 5 | $925 |
| Illinois | 3 | $825 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $500 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $350 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Covenant House | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $5,000 |
| Mercy Ships | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $5,000 |
| GBH Educational Fdnralph Lowell Society | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $3,000 |
| Society for Protection of NH Forests | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $1,500 |
| Animal Rescue League | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $1,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $1,000 |
| Needham Observer | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $750 |
| American Red Cross | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $500 |
| Finca International | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $500 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $500 |
| Morgan Memorial Goodwill | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $500 |
| NH PBS | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $500 |
| Project Bread | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $500 |
| St Francis House | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $500 |
| University of Illinois Foundation | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $500 |
| Samaratin's Purse | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $500 |
| St Margaret's Episcopal Church | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $500 |
| Technoserve | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $300 |
| ASPCA | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $200 |
| Boy's Town | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $200 |
| Care | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $200 |
| Father Bill's and Mindspring | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $200 |
| Feed the Children | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $200 |
| Feeding America | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $200 |
| Home for Little Wanderers | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $200 |
| NAMI | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $200 |
| National Trust for Historic Preservation | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $200 |
| Save the Children | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $200 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $200 |
| Americares | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $150 |
| Bread for the World | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $150 |
| Friends of the Smithsonian | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $150 |
| International Rescue Committee | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $150 |
| Physicians for Responsible Medicine | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $150 |
| The Trust for Public Land | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $150 |
| ALS Association | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $125 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $125 |
| Boston Rescue Mission | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Christine D Urban
- Lynn R Howard
Questions people ask
Does The Urban Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Urban Charitable Trust give?
$28,900 in tax year 2024, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $200.
Who runs The Urban Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Christine D Urban (Trustee) and Lynn R Howard (Trustee).
What does The Urban Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and environment and conservation.