Thee Mustard Seed Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Thee Mustard Seed Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.3 million in 15 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $493,435. 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$2.3 million
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$493,435
- Assets$46.1 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.8 million the year before.
33% 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 | $2.8 million | 23 | $43.3 million |
| 2024 | $2.3 million | 15 | $46.1 million |
How to apply
Thee Mustard Seed 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 Thee Mustard Seed Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Massachusetts. It also paid $121,479 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 6 | $861,050 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $493,435 |
| Texas | 1 | $403,462 |
| Illinois | 1 | $200,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $100,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $45,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $40,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $13,695 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Impact | General fund | $493,435 |
| Jaco Booyens Ministries | General fund | $403,462 |
| Ron Burton Training Village | General fund | $373,000 |
| By the Hand Club for Kids | General fund | $200,000 |
| Pine Street Inn | General fund | $185,000 |
| Elevate New England Inc | General fund | $125,000 |
| Terebinth Refuge | General fund | $100,000 |
| The Corey C Griffin Charitable Foundation | General fund | $100,000 |
| Catholic Charismatic Renewal (Ghana) | General fund | $95,369 |
| St Mary and St Scholastica Priory | General fund | $64,050 |
| Chill Foundation | General fund | $45,000 |
| St Andre Bessette Parish | General fund | $40,000 |
| The Country Food Trust | General fund | $26,110 |
| Campaign for Catholic Schools | General fund | $14,000 |
| Heart of the Father Ministries | General fund | $13,695 |
Officers and trustees
- Arthur S Demoulas
Questions people ask
Does Thee Mustard Seed Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Thee Mustard Seed Foundation give?
$2.3 million in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Thee Mustard Seed Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Arthur S Demoulas (Director).
What does Thee Mustard Seed Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and international.