Polly Thayer Starr Charitable Trust Hemenway & Barnes Llp
Historical FunderBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 22-2756435 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $100,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | M BRADFORD BEDINGFIELD |
|---|---|
| Address | HEMENWAY BARNES 75 STATE STREET, BOSTON MA 02109 |
| Phone | 6172277940 |
| Form and materials | IN LETTER FORM TO INCLUDE GENERAL INFORMATION, AUDIT, BUDGET AND TAX EXEMPT FORM OF DETERMINATION. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
14% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proprietors of the Boston Atheneaum | Boston, MA | For american art and culture related to the polly thayer starr fellowship. | $110,000 |
| Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum | Boston, MA | To support studio through virtual and in-person public programs. | $100,000 |
| Norwell Visiting Nurse Association Inc | Norwell, MA | In support of the pat roche hospice home's fund. | $100,000 |
| Trustees of Tufts College | Medford, MA | The smfa at tufts polly thayer starr charitable trust term scholarship and polly thayer starr studio internship at the isabella stewart… | $27,500 |
| Boston Arts Academy Foundation Inc | Boston, MA | Visual arts and design at boston arts academy | $25,000 |
| Unitarian Universalist Urban Ministry | Roxbury, MA | A teaching artist as part of the roxbury youth programs. | $25,000 |
| New Britain Museum of American Art Inc | New Britain, CT | Polly thayer starr research fellow in american art | $18,750 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $406,250 | 7 |
| 2024 | $356,250 | 4 |
| 2023 | $252,500 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602109349100715
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-2756435
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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