Merrimac Charitable Trust II
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3249244 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$44K
Organizations funded32
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $625 and $1,500.
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
59% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advocates Inc | Newton, MA | Program support | $5,000 |
| Ithaca College | Ithaca, NY | Program support | $5,000 |
| Cure Alzheimers Fund | Wellesley Hills, MA | Program support | $3,000 |
| Safe Coalition | Franklin, MA | Program support | $2,500 |
| The Dover Church | Dover, MA | Program support | $2,500 |
| Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School (Cclcs) | East Harwich, MA | Program support | $2,000 |
| Tanzanian Children's Fund | Cambridge, MA | Program support | $2,000 |
| Jog Your Memory 5K Inc | Needham, MA | Program support | $1,500 |
| Milton Academy (The Mountain School) | Vershire, VT | Program support | $1,500 |
| Lgbtq Center of Durham | Durham, NC | Program support | $1,250 |
| Translatina Network Inc | New York, NY | Program support | $1,250 |
| Augusta Food Bank | Augusta, ME | Program support | $1,125 |
| Atlantic White Shark Conservancy Inc (Awsc) | Chatham, MA | Program support | $1,000 |
| Cape Cod Ocean Community | South Wellfleet, MA | Program support | $1,000 |
| Cape Wellness Collaborative | South Yarmouth, MA | Program support | $1,000 |
| Homeless Animal Rescue Team of Maine (Hart) | Cumberland, ME | Program support | $1,000 |
| Housing Assistance Corporation | Hyannis, MA | Program support | $1,000 |
| Protect Our Winters | Boulder, CO | Program support | $1,000 |
| Santa Barbara Channel Keeper | Santa Barbara, CA | Program support | $1,000 |
| The Chill Foundation | Burlington, VT | Program support | $1,000 |
| Covenant House | New York, NY | Program support | $1,000 |
| Wellfleet Oyster Alliance | Wellfleet, MA | Program support | $1,000 |
| Pro Bono Net Inc | New York, NY | Program support | $1,000 |
| Givedirectly Inc | New York, NY | Program support | $625 |
| Carolina Abortion Fund | Raleigh, NC | Program support | $625 |
| Direct Relief | Santa Barbara, CA | Program support | $625 |
| Earth Justice | San Francisco, CA | Program support | $500 |
| Shady Hill School | Cambridge, MA | Program support | $500 |
| North Carolina Public Radio Association Inc | Lewisville, NC | Program support | $500 |
| New Hampshire Public Radio Inc | Concord, NH | Program support | $500 |
| North Carolina Justice Center | Raleigh, NC | Program support | $250 |
| Bike-Walk Alliance of Nh | Concord, NH | Program support | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $44,000 | 32 |
| 2024 | $45,875 | 29 |
| 2023 | $37,500 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630649349101003
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3249244
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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