The Aldus Higgins Chapin Family Charitable Fund
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 31-6651459 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$42K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$986K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $6,000.
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
63% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Association of New Americans | Portland, ME | General purpose | $11,000 |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Worcester, MA | General purpose | $7,000 |
| Prout's Neck Association | Scarborough, ME | General purpose | $6,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Washington, DC | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Southern Maine | Portland, ME | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Worcester Art Museum | Worcester, MA | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | Topsham, ME | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Maine Solidarity Fund | Boston, MA | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Middlesex School | Concord, MA | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Norton Museum of Art | West Palm Beach, FL | General purpose | $700 |
| Portland Museum of Art | Portland, ME | General purpose | $300 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $42,000 | 11 |
| 2024 | $24,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $24,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 26, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621779349101612
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-6651459
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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