The Creighton Narada Foundation
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3243114 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.2M
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$40,000
Total assets$23.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $80,000.
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
30% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Lynn | Lynn, MA | General Charitable Purpose | $115,000 |
| Manchester essex conservation Trust Inc | Manchester, MA | General Charitable Purpose | $115,000 |
| Essex County Greenbelt Association | Essex, MA | General Charitable Purpose | $115,000 |
| Peabody Essex Museum Inc | Salem, MA | General Charitable Purpose | $100,000 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | Topsham, ME | General Charitable Purpose | $90,000 |
| Trustees of Reservations | Boston, MA | General Charitable Purpose | $85,000 |
| Museum of Science | Boston, MA | General Charitable Purpose | $80,000 |
| Trustees of Boston University | Boston, MA | General Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| Maine Initiatives Inc | Portland, ME | General Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts | Boston, MA | General Charitable Purpose | $45,000 |
| Vinalhaven Land Trust Inc | Vinalhaven, ME | General Charitable Purpose | $45,000 |
| Massachusetts Audubon Society Inc | Lincoln, MA | General Charitable Purpose | $45,000 |
| Beverly Bootstraps Community Services Inc | Beverly, MA | General Charitable Purpose | $40,000 |
| Appalachian Mountain Club | Charlestown, MA | General Charitable Purpose | $40,000 |
| Cape Ann Museum Inc | Gloucester, MA | General Charitable Purpose | $30,000 |
| WGBH Educational Foundation | Boston, MA | General Charitable Purpose | $27,500 |
| Hurricane Island Center For Science | Rockland, ME | General Charitable Purpose | $15,000 |
| Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation | Quincy, ME | General Charitable Purpose | $15,000 |
| The Open Door Cape Ann Food Pantry Inc | Gloucester, MA | General Charitable Purpose | $15,000 |
| Beverly Hospital Foundation | Montebello, CA | General Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Mass General Brigham Incorporated | Somerville, MA | General Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts | Springfield, MA | General Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts Fndn For Humanities & Public Policy | South Deerfield, MA | General Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Global Greengrants Fund Inc | Boulder, CO | General Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Clean Water Fund | Washington, DC | General Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Cathleen Stone Island Outward Bound School Inc | Boston, MA | General Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,182,500 | 26 |
| 2024 | $990,000 | 29 |
| 2023 | $850,000 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612459349100601
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3243114
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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