Eastern Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderWatertown, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6044620 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $32,625 and $48,938.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JOHN STEINERT |
|---|---|
| Address | 57 KATHERINE ROAD, WATERTOWN MA 02472 |
| Phone | 2036739693 |
| Form and materials | LETTER OR SUBSCRIPTION CARD, EXPLANATORY LETTER, BROCHURE/PAMPHLET |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS, ARTS & SCIENCES, CIVIC, EDUCATIONAL |
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 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Just a Start Grant | Charlestown, MA | General assistance | $48,938 |
| Prospect Hill Academy | Cambridge, MA | Educational | $48,938 |
| First Church of Cambridge | Cambridge, MA | Religious | $32,625 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $130,501 | 3 |
| 2023 | $85,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 19, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600199349100400
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6044620
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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