THL Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
THL Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $323,500 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$323,500
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$5,992
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was down from $377,500 the year before.
42% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $440,908 | 11 | $222,992 |
| 2024 | $377,500 | 10 | $6,893 |
| 2025 | $323,500 | 12 | $5,992 |
How to apply
THL Charitable 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 12 | $323,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Project Hope Boston Inc | Partnership grant | $100,000 |
| Steppingstone Foundation Inc | Partnership grant | $100,000 |
| Leadership Brainery | Partnership grant | $65,000 |
| Givinga Foundation | Charitable research | $30,000 |
| Minds Matter of Boston Inc | Annual gift initiative | $10,000 |
| Pine Street Inn Inc | General welfare | $5,000 |
| Mspca Angell | General welfare | $5,000 |
| Playworks Education Energized | General welfare | $2,500 |
| Christopher's Haven Inc | General welfare | $1,500 |
| Community Servings Inc | General welfare | $1,500 |
| Haley House Inc | General welfare | $1,500 |
| Rosie's Place Inc | Partnership grant | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kristen Roberts
- Jayne Kelly
- Todd Abbrecht
- Mark Abodeely
- Josh Bresler
- Rob Spies
- Reid Fitzgerald
- Kim Curry
- Jennifer Ward
- Ganesh Rao
- Josh Zeitz
Questions people ask
Does THL Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does THL Charitable Foundation give?
$323,500 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs THL Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kristen Roberts (Treasurer), Jayne Kelly (Secretary), Todd Abbrecht (Director) and Mark Abodeely (Director) among 11 officers and trustees.