Humane Society of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Historical FunderChestnut Hill, Massachusetts · EIN 04-2104291 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | KATHLEEN DAVIS HUMANE SOCIETY OF TH |
|---|---|
| Address | 51 GROVE STREET SUITE A, CHESTNUT HILL MA 02467 |
| Phone | 6172326242 |
| Form and materials | APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT A ONE-PAGE CONCEPT PAPER DESCRIBING THE REQUEST AND ITS RELEVANCE TO THE HUMANE SOCIETY'S PROGRAM FOCUS AREAS. THE PROGRAM FOCUS AREAS INCLUDE PUBLIC EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS AIMED AT SAFETY ON THE WATERS, COMMUNITY AGENCIES AND VOLUNTEER SERVICES IN COASTAL COMMUNITIES WHOSE WORK INCLUDES THE RESCUE AND TREATMENT OF THOSE INJURED PRIMARILY ON THE WATERS (E.G. HARBOR MASTERS, FLOTILLA COMMANDERS IN US COAST GUARD AUXILIARY, STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICE AND OTHERS), ACADEMIC AND MEDICAL RESEARCH RELATED TO LIFE SAVING TECHNIQUES, EQUIPMENT AND OTHER MEASURES TO PROVIDE GREATER SURVIVABILITY IN THE EVENT OF ACCIDENTS AND INJURY, AND HEALTH SCIENCES RESEARCH AIMED AT TREATMENT AND RECOVERY FROM INJURIES INCURRED PRIMARILY ON THE WATERS (E.G. HYPOTHERMIA, RESPIRATORY INJURIES, BRAIN INJURIES FROM OXYGEN DEPRIVATION, AND OTHERS). |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | RECIPIENT ORGANIZATIONS MUST BE RECOGNIZED AS TAX-EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE CODE AND NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION" UNDER SECTION 509(A) OF THE CODE. ALTERNATIVELY, GRANTS MAY BE MADE TO GOVERNMENTAL UNITS FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION MUST BE BASED IN MASSACHUSETTS. GRANT SIZE MAY RANGE FROM $5,000 TO $50,000 IN A SINGLE YEAR - LARGER GRANT REQUESTS MAY BE CONSIDERED FOR FUNDING OVER MULTIPLE YEARS. |
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
11% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Schwab Donor Advised Fund | Omaha, NE | Fund future grant making | $228,007 |
| Hull Lifesaving Museum | Hull, MA | To approve the society making a $20,000 grant to the hull lifesaving museum to support the renovation of the former u.s. coast guard point… | $20,000 |
| The Samaritans Inc | Boston, MA | To support the design and implementation of the enhanced outreach intervention pilot program (eoipp) with mass. general brigham hospital. | $15,000 |
| Scituate Maritime and Irish Mossing Museum | Scituate, MA | In honor of honorary trustee ross E. sherbrooke | $12,500 |
| Coast Guard Heritage Museum | Barnstable, MA | To support the installation of the united states coast guard mural in the great hall within the massachusetts state house | $10,000 |
| New Bedford Rowing Center Inc | New Bedford, MA | To help nbrc purchase an automated external defibrillator device and to provide first aid, cpr, and aed certification training for nbrc… | $5,000 |
| Egan Maritime Institute | Nantucket, MA | For instructor fees for continuing the boat massachusetts safety course | $3,000 |
| Westport Scouting Association | Westport, MA | To purchase six lifejackets, four heaving lines, two marine-grade sea scout flags, and one marine-grade american flag. | $822 |
| Coast Guard Heritage Museum | Barnstable, MA | To support the organization's musuem | $250 |
The return also lists 35 grants to individuals ($111,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $405,579 | 44 |
| 2024 | $265,786 | 37 |
| 2023 | $204,819 | 46 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641499349100409
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-2104291
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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