Harriet W Backus Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyNantucket, Massachusetts · EIN 87-2889015 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$730K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$120,000
Total assets$2.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100,000 and $120,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
0% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Safe Place | Nantucket, MA | Contribution to charitable organization committed to improving quality of life. | $120,000 |
| Nantucket Center for Elder Affairs | Nantucket, MA | Contribution to charitable organization committed to improving quality of life. | $120,000 |
| Nffra Food Bank | Nantucket, MA | Contribution to charitable organization committed to improving quality of life. | $120,000 |
| The Homestead | Nantucket, MA | Contribution to charitable organization committed to improving quality of life. | $120,000 |
| Nantucket Preservation Trust | Nantucket, MA | Contribution to charitable organization committed to improving quality of life. | $100,000 |
| Pascon | Nantucket, MA | Contribution to charitable organization committed to improving quality of life. | $100,000 |
| The Trustees | Boston, MA | Contribution to charitable organization committed to improving quality of life. | $50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $730,000 | 7 |
| 2024 | $645,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $64,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349102996
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-2889015
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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