Edgar & Pauline Main Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Edgar & Pauline Main Family Foundation is a private foundation in Pennington, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $68,400 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$68,400
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$975,139
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2025 was up from $57,000 the year before.
65% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $59,600 | 11 | $828,975 |
| 2023 | $29,500 | 9 | $818,951 |
| 2024 | $57,000 | 9 | $789,186 |
| 2025 | $68,400 | 17 | $975,139 |
How to apply
| Contact | Stephanie Blanchard PO Box 602, White Horse, MA 02381 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (609) 274-6834 |
| What to submit | Written detailed analysis of purpose of grant request with supporting financial data |
| Deadlines | February 15th |
| Restrictions | MUST BE A 501(c) (3) ORGANIZATION |
What Edgar & Pauline Main Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 16 | $67,400 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Plymouth Guild Inc | Unrestricted general | $19,000 |
| Christ Church Parish Food Pantry | Unrestricted general | $7,000 |
| Pilgrim Society | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| The Home for Little Wanderers Inc | Unrestricted general | $2,400 |
| South Shore Community Action Council | Unrestricted general | $1,500 |
| Cape Abilities Inc | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Nathan Hale Foundation | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Greater Plymouth Performing Arts Center | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Black Feather Rescue Inc | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Plymouth Taskforce to End Homelessness | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Plimoth Patuxet Museums | Unrestricted general | $500 |
| Talking Information Center Inc | Unrestricted general | $500 |
| Habitat for Humanity Greater Plymouth | Unrestricted general | $500 |
| Project Arts of Plymouth | Unrestricted general | $500 |
| Homes for Our Troops Inc | Unrestricted general | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America N A
- Nicole C Benaksas
- Paul Blanchard
- Stephanie Blanchard
Questions people ask
Does Edgar & Pauline Main Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: February 15th.
How much does Edgar & Pauline Main Family Foundation give?
$68,400 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Edgar & Pauline Main Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bank of America N A (Co-Trustee), Nicole C Benaksas (Co-Trustee), Paul Blanchard (Co-Trustee) and Stephanie Blanchard (Co-Trustee).
What does Edgar & Pauline Main Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and housing and homelessness.