Eleanore Bennett Charitable Trust #1
Historical FunderCambridge, Massachusetts · EIN 30-6016982 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$307K
Organizations funded54
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$6.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | TRUSTEES ELEANORE BENNETT CHARITABL |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 381547, CAMBRIDGE MA 02238 |
| Phone | 6109455569 |
| TRUSTEES@BENNETTFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | THE BENNETT FAMILY FOUNDATION CONSIDERS GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS IN THE GREATER BOSTON/NEW ENGLAND & GREATER PHILADELPHIA/SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA AREAS. THE FOUNDATION AWARDS GRANTS SEMI-ANNUALLY, USUALLY IN MAY & NOVEMBER. TYPICAL GRANTS RANGE IN SIZE FROM $2,500 TO $25,000. GRANTMAKING IN GREATER BOSTON FOCUSES ON HELPING TEENS & YOUNG ADULTS GET RECONNECTED TO A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY & BECOME INDEPENDENT ADULTS. FOR THIS REGION, THE GRANT PROCESS BEGINS WITH A SIMPLE, ON-LINE INQUIRY. DEPENDING ON THE SIZE OF THE GRANT REQUEST, & WHETHER YOUR AGENCY IS NEW TO US OR NOT, WE MAY ASK FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. GRANTMAKING IN GREATER PHILADELPHIA FOCUSES ON IMPROVING INDIVIDUALS' & UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES' ACCESS TO BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS & SERVICES INCLUDING EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, & HOUSING. FOR THIS REGION, WE INVITE NEW ORGANIZATIONS TO SEND US A "LETTER OF INTRODUCTION." IF WE DECIDE TO CONTINUE, WE WILL CONTACT YOU FOR A FORMAL GRANT PROPOSAL & SUPPORTING INFORMATION. |
| Deadlines | SUBMIT INQUIRIES NO LATER THAN APRIL 1 FOR THE SPRING CYCLE & OCTOBER 1 FOR THE FALL CYCLE. |
| Restrictions | THE BENNETT FAMILY FOUNDATION IS INTERESTED IN: - ORGANIZATIONS WITH STAFF EXPERTISE IN THEIR FIELD & A TRACK RECORD OF PROVEN RESULTS - SMALLER, LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS - ORGANIZATIONS THAT CAN DEMONSTRATE MOMENTUM TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY OF PROGRAMS IN MOST CASES, PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO SMALL LOCAL PROJECTS OVER NATIONAL PROGRAMS. FUNDING GENERALLY WILL NOT BE PROVIDED TO: - INDIVIDUALS OR NON-501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES - EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS FOR THEIR GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS OR ENDOWMENTS - RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS FOR RELIGIOUS PURPOSES - CITIES, COUNTIES OR OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS - ORGANIZATIONS ENGAGED PRIMARILY IN PUBLIC POLICY OR POLITICAL ADVOCACY - NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS OR THEIR LOCAL AFFILIATES, EXCEPT PROGRAMS DEVELOPED AT THE LOCAL LEVEL - APPLICATION TO BUDGET DEFICITS, DEBT REDUCTION, FUNDRAISING OR RECOGNITION EVENTS - SCHOLARSHIPS |
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What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
48% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nationalities Service Center | Philadelphia, PA | Entity support | $32,500 |
| Share Food Program | Philadelphia, PA | Entity support | $29,500 |
| Health Care Access | Phoenixville, PA | Entity support | $12,500 |
| Action Against Hunger | New York, NY | Entity support | $10,000 |
| Roca Inc | Chelsea, MA | Entity support | $10,000 |
| Samaritans Inc | Boston, MA | Entity support | $10,000 |
| Surrey Services for Seniors Inc | Devon, PA | Entity support | $10,000 |
| The Baker Center for Children and Families | Boston, MA | Entity support | $10,000 |
| The Brookline Center for Community Mental Health | Brookline, MA | Entity support | $10,000 |
| Adolescent Consultation Services | Cambridge, MA | Entity support | $7,500 |
| Greater Boston Pflag | Waltham, MA | Entity support | $7,500 |
| 826 Boston | Boston, MA | Entity support | $5,000 |
| Abortion Liberation Fund of Pa | Philadelphia, PA | Entity support | $5,000 |
| Boston Arts Academy Foundation | Boston, MA | Entity support | $5,000 |
| Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra | Boston, MA | Entity support | $5,000 |
| Cambridge Camping Association | Cambridge, MA | Entity support | $5,000 |
| Choices Inc | Worcester, MA | Entity support | $5,000 |
| Enroot Inc | Cambridge, MA | Entity support | $5,000 |
| Families for Depression Awareness | Waltham, MA | Entity support | $5,000 |
| Fathers' Uplift | Dorcester, MA | Entity support | $5,000 |
| Grubstreet | Boston, MA | Entity support | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange Inc | Newton, MA | Entity support | $5,000 |
| Mighty Writers | Philadelphia, PA | Entity support | $5,000 |
| Phoenixville Area Community Services (Pacs) | Phoenixville, PA | Entity support | $5,000 |
| Phoenixville Free Clinic | Phoenixville, PA | Entity support | $5,000 |
| Play on Philly | Philadelphia, PA | Entity support | $5,000 |
| Project Hope Boston | Roxbury, MA | Entity support | $5,000 |
| Silver Lining Mentoring | Waltham, MA | Entity support | $5,000 |
| The Nan Project | Lexington, MA | Entity support | $5,000 |
| The Petey Greene Program | Philadelphia, PA | Entity support | $5,000 |
| The Treehouse Foundation | Easthampton, MA | Entity support | $5,000 |
| The Wily Network | Newton, MA | Entity support | $5,000 |
| Third Sector New England | Boston, MA | Entity support | $5,000 |
| United South End Settlements | Boston, MA | Entity support | $5,000 |
| Boston City Singers | Dorchester, MA | Entity support | $3,750 |
| Ann's Heart | Phoenixville, PA | Entity support | $2,500 |
| Bates College | Lewiston, ME | Entity support | $2,500 |
| Breaktime | Boston, MA | Entity support | $2,500 |
| Bryce's Journey Inc | Hyde Park, MA | Entity support | $2,500 |
| Lundale Farm | Kimberton, PA | Entity support | $2,500 |
| Partners Creating Community | Phoenixville, PA | Entity support | $2,500 |
| Pathways to Housing | Philadelphia, PA | Entity support | $2,500 |
| Phoenixville Women's Outreach | Phoenixville, PA | Entity support | $2,500 |
| Reach Out and Read Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Entity support | $2,500 |
| Rebuilding Together Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Entity support | $2,500 |
| Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Entity support | $2,500 |
| Sisters Unchained | Jamaica Plain, MA | Entity support | $2,500 |
| South Shore Children's Chorus | Quincy, MA | Entity support | $2,500 |
| The New Neighbors Partnership | New York, NY | Entity support | $2,500 |
| Dartmouth College | Hanover, NH | Entity support | $1,000 |
| Tuck School of Business | Hanover, NH | Entity support | $1,000 |
| Chester County Futures Inc | Coatesville, PA | Entity support | $500 |
| Kieve-Wavus Affective Education | Nobleboro, ME | Entity support | $500 |
| Phoenixville Public Library | Phoenixville, PA | Entity support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $306,750 | 54 |
| 2023 | $317,500 | 57 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 1, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503359349100310
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 30-6016982
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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