The Birchwood Charitable Tr
Invitation OnlyCambridge, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3541255 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$21K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$423K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,200 and $1,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
23% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trustees of Tufts University | Medford, MA | Educational | $2,500 |
| MIT | Cambridge, MA | Educational | $2,500 |
| Mspcc | Boston, MA | Humanitarian | $2,500 |
| The Home for Little Wanderers | Boston, MA | Humanitarian | $1,500 |
| Community FoodBank of New Jersey | Hillside, NJ | Humanitarian | $1,500 |
| St Francis House | Boston, MA | Humanitarian | $1,500 |
| North Texas Food Bank | Plano, TX | Humanitarian | $1,500 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank | Boston, MA | Humanitarian | $1,500 |
| Rosie's Place | Boston, MA | Humanitarian | $1,500 |
| The Catholic Appeal | Braintree, MA | Humanitarian | $1,200 |
| Oxfam | Boston, MA | Humanitarian | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | Cambridge, MA | Humanitarian | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Humanitarian | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20,700 | 13 |
| 2023 | $19,700 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349103374
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3541255
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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