Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6046761 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$195K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$5,500
Total assets$4.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,770 and $10,100.
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
28% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society of the Cincinnati | Washington, DC | Public programs - evening lectures, lunch-time talks, battlefield tours, ah tours.master teachers - provides educators with high caliber… | $42,500 |
| General Henry Knox Museum | Thomaston, ME | Partial funding of the internship program. | $25,000 |
| Boston Anthenaeum | Boston, MA | Developing a new exhibit, "re-reading the revolution." a large portion of the exhibit is directly related to our mission. other topics such… | $13,000 |
| Revolution 250 Coalition | Boston, MA | Commemorate the 250th anniversary of the revolution. | $12,000 |
| Prescott Community Center | Groton, MA | 15 plaques around groton and self guided audio tour showcasing the towns involvement in the revolution. groton militia and soldiers played… | $10,950 |
| Concord Museum | Concord, MA | Patriot day celebration, teacher training and resources tied to the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the american revolution. | $10,100 |
| Society of the Cincinnati | Washington, DC | Contribution for purchase of auctioned french document. | $10,000 |
| Battle Rhode Island Association | Portsmouth, RI | Fund continued development of website | $9,800 |
| Massachusetts Historical Society | Boston, MA | Support teacher outreach and masoc fellowship. | $8,000 |
| Society of the Cincinnati | Washington, DC | Contribution for purchase of auctioned french document. | $7,000 |
| Old North Illuminated | Boston, MA | Reenactments and discussions specific to the revolution. | $5,500 |
| Massachusetts Council for Social Studies | Boston, MA | Funding for historical sites | $5,100 |
| Commonwelath Museum | Boston, MA | Funding school bus transportation for field trips to the museum. | $5,000 |
| Friends of Minute Man National Park | Concord, MA | Stipends for 14 reinactors to attend a 2 day education program, gun powder, and royal artillery uniforms. gunpowder is used in… | $5,000 |
| Friends of Minute Man National Park | Concord, MA | Stipends for 14 reinactors to attend a 2 day education program, gun powder, and royal artillery uniforms. gunpowder is used in… | $5,000 |
| Groton History Center | Groton, MA | For an event celebrating the 320 people from groton who volunteered on the patriot side of the revolution. there is money for research into… | $4,770 |
| Historic New England (Soc for the Preservation of New England Antiquities) | Boston, MA | Revolutionary era field trip and virtual experiences for grades 3-8. focus on henry knox, evacuation day and meaning of freedom. | $4,000 |
| Freedom's Way Heritage Association | Devens, MA | 6 to 8 community performances in summer 2026 - 40 minutes each with dialogue after - subject: declaration of independence "reimagined". | $3,500 |
| Mount Gulian Society | Beacon, NY | Expand and enhance marketing program for 4th and 7th grade public, private, and home-schooled children. | $3,000 |
| The Paul Revere Memorial Association | Boston, MA | Reenactment specifically related to paul revere and family. sessions on colonial life and music of less interest. | $3,000 |
| Alden Kindred of America | Duxbury, MA | Grant revolutionary war encampment. | $1,700 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($1,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $194,920 | 22 |
| 2024 | $152,065 | 30 |
| 2023 | $174,000 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631889349100503
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6046761
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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