William E Schrafft and Bertha E Schrafft Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
William E Schrafft and Bertha E Schrafft Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.2 million in 100 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.2 million
- Number of grants100
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$47.6 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.0 million the year before.
56% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.0 million | 100 | $44.5 million |
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 100 | $47.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Karen Faulkner 2 Liberty Square 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02109 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 338-4624 |
| What to submit | Please see www.schrafftcharitable.org |
| Restrictions | Generally must be a Massachusetts tax exempt organization in existance for at least three years |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What William E Schrafft and Bertha E Schrafft Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 100 | $2.2 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Breakthrough Greater Boston | Operating 3 Year Gift | $100,000 |
| Philanthropy Massachusetts | The Summer Program | $90,000 |
| Edvestors | 2nd Payment 3-Year Gift | $75,000 |
| Celebrity Series of Boston | Arts for All Youth Programs | $40,000 |
| Cristo Rey Boston High School | Operating | $40,000 |
| New Bedford Light | Operating | $37,500 |
| Community Economic Development Center of Southern Mass | Operating | $35,000 |
| Mill City Grows | Youth Food Justice Education | $35,000 |
| Science Club for Girls | STEM Education Mentoring | $35,000 |
| Artists for Humanity | Youth Arts Enterprise | $30,000 |
| Big Sister Assoc of Greater Boston | Mentoring Bostons Girls | $30,000 |
| Boston Arts Academy Foundation | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston | Operating | $30,000 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Waters | Youth Development Pathways from Homelessness | $30,000 |
| Doc Wayne Youth Services Inc | Therapy Programs | $30,000 |
| Farrington Nature Linc | Operating | $30,000 |
| More Than Words | Career Services Program | $30,000 |
| The New Bedford Whaling Museum | Museum Access Underserved Youth | $30,000 |
| The Food Project | Youth Programs | $30,000 |
| West End House | College Affordability | $30,000 |
| Write Boston | Youth Adult Programs | $30,000 |
| Young Mens Christian Assoc Southcoast | Operating | $30,000 |
| Zumix | Operating | $30,000 |
| Ballet Theatre of Boston | Arts Education Programming in Dorchester | $25,000 |
| Bikes Not Bombs | Using Bicycle to Advance Economic Mobility | $25,000 |
| Boston Children's Museum | Helping Hands Fund | $25,000 |
| Boston City Singers | Closing the Achievement Gap | $25,000 |
| Boston Scores | Operating | $25,000 |
| Catholic Schools Foundation | Building Minds Scholarship | $25,000 |
| CitySprouts Inc | Operating | $25,000 |
| Codman Academy Foundation | Theatre Arts Education | $25,000 |
| Community Music Center of Boston | Community Engagement Youth Programs | $25,000 |
| Conservatory Lab Charter School | Daily Music Instruction Program | $25,000 |
| Dream Out Loud Center | Arts Culture | $25,000 |
| EVkids Inc | Tutoring Underserved Youth | $25,000 |
| Institute of Contemporary Art | Teen Education Programs | $25,000 |
| MA Mentoring Project | Operating | $25,000 |
| Minds Matter | Operating | $25,000 |
| Mystic River Watershed Association | Mission Safe Success Coaching | $25,000 |
| Neighborhood House Charter School | High School Rigor Connection | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lavinia B Chase
- Kristen J McCormack
- Karen Faulkner
- Joseph Corrado
- Lily E Mendez
Questions people ask
Does William E Schrafft and Bertha E Schrafft Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does William E Schrafft and Bertha E Schrafft Charitable Trust give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2024, across 100 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs William E Schrafft and Bertha E Schrafft Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Lavinia B Chase (Trustee), Kristen J McCormack (Trustee), Karen Faulkner (Executive Director) and Joseph Corrado (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does William E Schrafft and Bertha E Schrafft Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and arts and culture.