Massachusetts Charitable Fire Society
Historical FunderBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-2305919 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $13,736 and $27,471.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | HAROLD BEACHAM |
|---|---|
| Address | C/O J M FORBES CO LLP 121 MOUNT, VERNON ST, BOSTON MA 02108 |
| Phone | 6174235705 |
| Form and materials | THE SOCIETY IS COMPOSED OF TWO FUNDS, EACH OF WHICH HAS ITS OWN PURPOSE. THE GENERAL FUND MAKES CONTRIBUTIONS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS VOTED BY THE SOCIETY AT ITS ANNUAL MEETING EACH YEAR BASED ON RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE COMMITTEE ON DONATIONS. THESE CONTRIBUTIONS ARE MEANT TO REWARD THE INDUSTRY AND INGENUITY OF THOSE WHO MAKE VALUABLE DISCOVERIES FOR PREVENTING DEVASTATIONS BY FIRE, OR WHO INVENT USEFUL MACHINES FOR EXTINGUISHING THE SAME, OR MAKE EXTRAORDINARY EXERTION IN TIME OF SUCH CALAMITY. THE SUMMER STREET FIRE RELIEF FUND MAKES CONTRIBUTIONS TO THOSE INDIVIDUALS WITHIN THE BOSTON AREA WHO HAVE SUFFERED THE TRAGEDY OF FIRE LOSS AND REQUIRE ASSISTANCE IN REPLACING NECESSITIES SUCH AS CLOTHES, FOODSTUFFS, FURNISHINGS OR OTHER BELONGINGS. APPLICATIONS TO EITHER FUND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO: HAROLD BEACHAM C/O J.M. FORBES & CO. LLP 121 MOUNT VERNON STREET BOSTON, MA 02108 (617) 423-5705 |
| Deadlines | NO |
| Restrictions | APPLICATIONS SHOULD INCLUDE A DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE NEED AND THE SPECIFIC ITEMS FOR WHICH RELIEF IS REQUESTED WHEN REQUESTING ASSISTANCE FROM THE SUMMER STREET FIRE RELIEF FUND. AWARDS WILL BE LIMITED TO THE BOSTON AREA. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Call Foundation | Braintree, MA | General purpose | $27,471 |
| Massachusetts Corps of Fire Chaplains | Raynham, MA | General purpose | $27,471 |
| Boston Firefighters Burn Foundation | Dorchester, MA | General purpose | $20,604 |
| Charitable Association of the Boston Fire Department | Dorchester, MA | General purpose | $20,604 |
| Shriners Burn Hospital | Boston, MA | General purpose | $13,736 |
| Boston Firefighters Local 718 Children's Fund | Dorchester, MA | General purpose | $13,736 |
| Cut Fire Fund Inc | Boston, MA | General purpose | $13,736 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $137,358 | 7 |
| 2023 | $113,624 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543179349102914
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-2305919
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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