Richard Saltonstall Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6078934 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $35,000 and $75,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | RICHARD SALTONSTALL CHARITABLE |
|---|---|
| Address | 50 CONGRESS STREET ROOM 800, BOSTON MA 02109 |
| Phone | 6172278660 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS |
| Deadlines | OCTOBER 1ST |
| Restrictions | MASSACHUSETTS 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
15% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way | Boston, MA | General support | $160,000 |
| Conservation Law Foundation | Boston, MA | General support | $150,000 |
| New England Aquarium | Boston, MA | General support | $150,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | Boston, MA | General support | $115,000 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund | Wellesley, MA | General support | $100,000 |
| Hale Reservation | Westwood, MA | General support | $100,000 |
| United Way | Boston, MA | General support | $100,000 |
| Bay Area Lyme Foundation | Portola Valley, CA | General support | $90,000 |
| Global Lyme Alliance | Stamford, CT | General support | $90,000 |
| International Red Cross | Medford, MA | General support | $75,000 |
| Wbur | Boston, MA | General support | $75,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Boston, MA | General support | $70,000 |
| Wgbh | Boston, MA | General support | $62,500 |
| Massachusetts Historical Society | Boston, MA | General support | $60,000 |
| Trustees of Reservations | Boston, MA | General support | $60,000 |
| Amnesty International USA | New York, NY | General support | $50,000 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | Boston, MA | General support | $50,000 |
| Mclean Hospital | Belmon, MA | General support | $50,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts | Boston, MA | General support | $50,000 |
| Peabody Essex Museum | Salem, MA | General support | $50,000 |
| Perkins School for the Blind | Watertown, MA | General support | $50,000 |
| Tufts Medical Center | Boston, MA | General support | $50,000 |
| Charles River Watershed Assoc | Weston, MA | General support | $40,000 |
| Penobscot Marine Museum | Searsport, ME | General support | $40,000 |
| Save the Harbor | Boston, MA | General support | $40,000 |
| Strive | Needham, MA | General support | $40,000 |
| Whole School Mindfulness | Wrentham, MA | General support | $40,000 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic | Woods Hole, MA | General support | $40,000 |
| Cathleen Stone Island Outward Bound | Boston, MA | General support | $35,000 |
| Ground Truth Project | Boston, MA | General support | $35,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston | Boston, MA | General support | $30,000 |
| Homeworkers Organized for More Employment Inc | Orland, ME | General support | $30,000 |
| Ibme | Concord, MA | General support | $30,000 |
| Ma Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence | Boston, MA | General support | $30,000 |
| Massachusetts Horticultural Society | Wellesley, MA | General support | $30,000 |
| Museum of Science | Boston, MA | General support | $30,000 |
| Community Rowing Inc | Boston, MA | General support | $25,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy of Maine | Brunswick, ME | General support | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts 4-H | Framingham, MA | General support | $15,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,357,500 | 39 |
| 2023 | $2,303,538 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349102351
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6078934
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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