Coburn Charitable Society Inc
Historical FunderIpswich, Massachusetts · EIN 04-2104012 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,600 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | SCOTT FINLAY |
|---|---|
| Address | 2 BOWDOIN ROAD, IPSWICH MA 01938 |
| Phone | 9786091550 |
| Form and materials | LETTER NOTING THE AMOUNT AND NATURE OF THE REQUEST |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ARE MADE FOR HOME AND RESIDENTIAL BASE CARE OF THE ELDERLY IN IPSWICH AND THE ADJACENT COMMUNITIES, AND OTHER CARE AND RELIEF FOR THE POOR AND ELDERLY IN THOSE COMMUNITIES. |
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
0% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Open Door Society | Ipswich, MA | To provide meals for the elderly | $7,500 |
| Friends of Ipswich Elderly | Ipswich, MA | To provide fuel assistance to the elderly | $7,500 |
| The Dinnerbell Project | Ipswich, MA | To provide meals for the elderly | $5,000 |
| Acord Food Pantry | South Hamilton, MA | To provide emergency groceries for people in need | $5,000 |
| Three Sisters Garden Project | Ipswich, MA | To provide fresh produce for the elderly | $4,000 |
| Ipswich Council on Aging | Ipswich, MA | To provide home and residential care to elderly | $4,000 |
| First Church in Ipswich | Ipswich, MA | To support programs for the elderly | $2,600 |
| Ipswich YMCA | Ipswich, MA | To support programs for the elderly | $2,500 |
| Northeast Mass Youth Orchestra | Ipswich, MA | To support senior citizen reachout program | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $40,100 | 9 |
| 2024 | $0 | 0 |
| 2023 | $43,820 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632549349100103
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-2104012
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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