Edward & Nancy Stavis Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlySwampscott, Massachusetts · EIN 04-2942784 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$58K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$250
Total assets$246K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $111 and $3,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
47% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandeis University | Waltham, MA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Florida Grand Opera | Fort Laudrdale, FL | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Boston | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival | North Eastham, MA | Unrestricted | $3,350 |
| Miami City Ballet | Miami Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| New World Symphony | Miami Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Adrienne Arsht Center Foundation | Miami, FL | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Speakeasy Stage Company | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Boston Ballet | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Huntington Theatre Company | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Chopin Foundation | Miami, FL | Unrestricted | $200 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $200 |
| Kbcf | Frankfort, KY | Unrestricted | $175 |
| Key Biscayne Womans Club | Key Biscayne, FL | Unrestricted | $130 |
| Wgbh | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $111 |
| Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation | Hyannis, MA | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Temple Beth El | Providence, RI | Unrestricted | $100 |
| American Repertory Theater | Cambridge, MA | Unrestricted | $75 |
| Brown Alumni Magazine | Providence, RI | Unrestricted | $52 |
| Friends of the Dennis Public Library | Dennis Port, MA | Unrestricted | $35 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58,278 | 21 |
| 2023 | $64,191 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533119349100628
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-2942784
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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