The Mary-Louise Eddy and Ruth N Eddy Foundation
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 22-2642870 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$380K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$23,900
Total assets$8.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,035 and $30,000.
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
5% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewster Baptist Church | Brewster, MA | General support | $36,000 |
| Association for the Preservation of Cape Cod | Barnstable, MA | General support | $35,000 |
| Community Development Partnership | Eastham, MA | General support | $30,000 |
| Cape Abilities | Hyannis, MA | General support | $30,000 |
| Brewster Conservation Trust | Brewster, MA | General support | $30,000 |
| Lower Cape Outreach Council Inc | Orleans, MA | General support | $30,000 |
| Massachusetts Audubon Society | Lincoln, MA | General support | $25,000 |
| Cape Cod Repertory Theater | Brewster, MA | General support | $25,000 |
| Wildcare Inc | Lawrence, KS | General support | $23,900 |
| Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation | Hyannis, MA | General purpose | $20,352 |
| Brewster Historical Society | Brewster, MA | General support | $20,000 |
| The Sampson Fund for Veterinary Care Inc | Orleans, MA | General support | $20,000 |
| Sight Loss Services Inc | South Dennis, MA | General support | $15,035 |
| Brewster Whitecaps | Brewster, MA | General support | $14,000 |
| Cape Cod Museum of Natural History | Brewster, MA | General support | $10,470 |
| Brewster Ladies Library | Brewster, MA | General support | $8,700 |
| Meeting House Chamber Music Festival Inc | Brewster, MA | General support | $7,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $380,457 | 17 |
| 2024 | $352,400 | 17 |
| 2023 | $360,200 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641279349102679
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-2642870
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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