Beech Tree Trust
Historical FunderBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6942305 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | BRACKEN HENDRICKS |
|---|---|
| Address | C/O J M FORBES CO LLP 121 MOUNT, VERNON ST, BOSTON MA 02108 |
| Phone | 6174235705 |
| Form and materials | BY LETTER DESCRIBING THE NEEDS OF THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | BASED ON AVAILABLE FUNDS |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
25% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island Natural History Survey | Kingston, RI | Grant to support ronai tick global network | $23,500 |
| The Coalition for Buzzards Bay | New Bedford, MA | Grant to support the ernestina morrisey tall ship program | $20,000 |
| The Coalition for Buzzards Bay | New Bedford, MA | Grant to support the cuttyhunk land preservation project | $20,000 |
| Cuttyhunk Historical Society | Cuttyhunk, MA | Grant to support shipwrecks of the elizabeth islands | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $73,500 | 4 |
| 2023 | $88,100 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533179349101698
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6942305
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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