The Margaret Stewart Lindsay Foundation of 1989
Invitation OnlyWeston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3382858 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $25,000.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Samaritans | Boston, MA | Provides life savingsuicide prevention services | $70,000 |
| Hale Education Inc | Westwood, MA | Provide education toinspire learning empowerus to lead & unite people | $60,000 |
| Bellforge Arts Center | Medfield, MA | Strengthen access to artsencourage health & wellness foster collaboration for the underserved | $29,850 |
| Shelter Music Boston | Arlington, MA | Music for organizationsdedicated to helping peoplewho are homeless or recovering | $25,000 |
| Courageous Parents Network | Newton, MA | Empowers families andproviders caring forchildren with serious illness | $25,000 |
| Arts Wayland | Wayland, MA | To promote creative expressionto inspire, motivate & supportartists of all mediums | $20,000 |
| Community Music Center | Boston, MA | Mission to transform livesby providing equitable accessto music education & arts experiences | $20,000 |
| Martha Vineyard Cancer Support | Vineyard Haven, MA | Enhance quality of lifefor cancer patients & familiesby support groups & finacial support | $10,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Museum | Vineyard Haven, MA | Focus on collectingand sharing islandhistory | $10,000 |
| Weston Aic | Weston, MA | Commitment to community andliteracy through art | $6,000 |
| The Childrens Room | Arlington, MA | Create safe, supportive communitiesso that no child, teen orfamily has to grieve alone | $5,000 |
| Sheriff's Meadow | West Tisbury, MA | Conserving the naturalbeautiful rural landscapecharacter of marthas vineyard | $5,000 |
| Harvard Epworth Church | Cambridge, MA | Incusive & safe space to explorechristian path. respect & celebrate human diversity | $1,340 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($9,960). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $297,150 | 14 |
| 2023 | $278,125 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349101825
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3382858
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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