The Elmwood Charitable Trust of October 1985
Invitation OnlySwampscott, Massachusetts · EIN 22-2690578 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$56K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$196K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
41% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Fumbelo Inc | Wellesley, MA | General use | $18,000 |
| St John the Evangelist Church | Swampscott, MA | General use | $8,000 |
| Trustees of Phillips Academy | Andover, MA | Project breadloaf | $7,500 |
| Congressional School | Falls Church, VA | Civil rights trip | $5,000 |
| Creatives Want Change | Brooklyn, NY | General use | $5,000 |
| St James Catholic Church | Falls Church, VA | General use | $2,500 |
| Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund | Norton, MA | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Camp Susan Curtis | Portland, ME | General use | $1,000 |
| Neighborhood House Charter School | Dorchester, MA | General use | $1,000 |
| Raw Art Works | Lynn, MA | General use | $1,000 |
| Lynch Van Otterloo Ymcca | Marblehead, MA | General use | $1,000 |
| Jesuit Volunteer Corps | Baltimore, MD | General use | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts Eye and Ear | Boston, MA | General use | $1,000 |
| Preppingree | South Hamilton, MA | Summer programs | $1,000 |
| St Thomas More Chapel | New Haven, CT | General use | $750 |
| Ascent Soccer USA | Washington, DC | General use | $500 |
| Marblehead Dollars for Scholars | Marblehead, MA | Scholarships | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $56,500 | 17 |
| 2023 | $73,500 | 11 |
| 2022 | $58,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 22, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513569349100511
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-2690578
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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