Winifred M Stenson Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Winifred M Stenson Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $125,600 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $52,800. 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$125,600
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$52,800
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $105,000 the year before.
33% of its 2025 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 | $120,000 | 8 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $105,000 | 9 | $3.1 million |
| 2025 | $125,600 | 6 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
Winifred M Stenson 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 Winifred M Stenson Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 4 | $105,600 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of the Angels | General support | $52,800 |
| Our Lady of the Cape Parish | Fall river appeal | $22,800 |
| Boston College High School | General support | $20,000 |
| Cross Catholic Outreach | General support | $10,000 |
| Diocese of Fall River | Catholic appeal | $10,000 |
| Edmundite Campus Ministry | General support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kathleen H Tarantino
- Suzanne Parsons
- Lawrence B Cohen
- Stephanie A Bruno
Questions people ask
Does Winifred M Stenson Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Winifred M Stenson Charitable Trust give?
$125,600 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Winifred M Stenson Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Kathleen H Tarantino (Trustee), Suzanne Parsons (Trustee), Lawrence B Cohen (Trustee) and Stephanie A Bruno (Trustee).
What does Winifred M Stenson Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and environment and conservation.