The Maurice and Annie Makepeace Family Foundation
Historical FunderMarion, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6863845 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CHRISTOPHER MAKEPEACE |
|---|---|
| Address | 200 TIHONET ROAD, WAREHAM MA 02571 |
| Phone | 5087480800 |
| Form and materials | DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION, PROOF OF EXEMPT STATUS, LIST OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
4% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tabor Academy | Marion, MA | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Wareham Public Schools | Wareham, MA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Marion Institute Inc | Marion, MA | Unrestricted | $17,000 |
| The Nativity Preparatory School | New Bedford, MA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| The Family Pantry - Damien's Place | Wareham, MA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Southcoast Health System | New Bedford, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Community Nurse Home Care | Fairhaven, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| New Bedford Art Museum | New Bedford, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Our Sisters' School | New Bedford, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Southcoast Community Foundation | New Bedford, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Friends of Marion Coa | Marion, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Buzzards Bay Habitat for Humanity | Mattapoisett, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Evergreen House Inc | East Wareham, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Rd Stillman Memorial Scholarship Fund | Wareham, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| United Negro College Fund | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Women's Center | New Bedford, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Gould Academy | Bethel, ME | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Cranberry Research Foundation | East Wareham, MA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| YMCA Southcoast | New Bedford, MA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Veterans Transition House | New Bedford, MA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Wareham Library Foundation | East Wareham, MA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Zeiterion | New Bedford, MA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Buzzards Bay Musicfest Inc | Marion, MA | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Aspire Health Alliance | Cambridge, MA | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $190,500 | 24 |
| 2023 | $195,500 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 29, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503029349100330
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6863845
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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