The Elizabeth T Fessenden Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 22-3432161 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$155K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Servings | Jamaica Plain, MA | General funds | $15,000 |
| Gore Place Society | Watham, MA | General funds | $15,000 |
| West Roxbury YMCA | West Roxbury, MA | General funds | $15,000 |
| 152 Commonwealth Foundation | Boston, MA | General funds | $10,000 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | Boston, MA | General funds | $10,000 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra Inc | Boston, MA | General funds | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston, MA | General funds | $10,000 |
| Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital | Charlestown, MA | General funds | $10,000 |
| The Trustees of Reservations | Boston, MA | General funds | $10,000 |
| Wgbh | Boston, MA | General funds | $10,000 |
| Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University | Jamaica Plain, MA | General funds | $5,000 |
| Emerald Necklace Conservancy | Boston, MA | General funds | $5,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts | Boston, MA | General funds | $5,000 |
| North Bennet Street School | Boston, MA | General funds | $5,000 |
| Perkins School for the Blind | Watertown, MA | General funds | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts | Boston, MA | General funds | $5,000 |
| Tower Hill Botanical Garden | Boylston, MA | General funds | $5,000 |
| Vna of Boston | Woburn, MA | General funds | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $155,000 | 18 |
| 2023 | $660,000 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543159349100734
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-3432161
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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