The Mugar Foundation
Historical FunderBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 80-0638652 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $100,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | THE MUGAR FOUNDATION CO MUGAR ENTER |
|---|---|
| Address | 116 HUNTINGTON AVENUE SUITE 504, BOSTON MA 02116 |
| Phone | 6172673000 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIAL FORM |
| 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
6% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark University | Worcester, MA | Undergraduate honors program - year 2 of 4 year $1,000,000 pledge | $250,000 |
| Belmont Hill School | Belmont, MA | Gift to silen family and mugar family scholarship fund to support the students, faculty, and staff of the school. | $100,000 |
| Belmont Hill School | Belmont, MA | Landau gallery fund | $100,000 |
| Boston 4 Celebrations Foundation Inc | Boston, MA | Gift to fund fireworks on the 4th of july at symphony hall | $100,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Brookline, MA | Dana-Farber cancer institute to support lung cancer research and patient care. | $100,000 |
| Tufts University | Medford, MA | Gift designated for the baseball stadium project to support the construction of the university's newsol gittleman park. | $50,000 |
| Watertown Boys and Girls Club | Watertown, MA | Gift to the stephen P. mugar memorial golf tournament in support of community youth programs. | $40,000 |
| First Night Boston 2024 | Boston, MA | Gift to fund the family fireworks display over boston common on december 31, 2024. | $30,629 |
| Boston Arts Academy Foundation | Boston, MA | Gift to fun student's education, health, scholarships, and academic programming | $25,000 |
| Epilepsy Foundation New England | Lowell, MA | General support | $25,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Bethesda, MD | General gift to support progress in the treatement of cystic fibrosis | $10,000 |
| Armenia Tree Project | Woburn, MA | Gift to support the project's tree planting, work and education programs. | $5,000 |
| Association of Cotuit Moquito Yacht Club Inc | Cotuit, MA | Gift to help fund nonprofit | $5,000 |
| Belmont Hill School | Belmont, MA | Belmont day annual fund | $5,000 |
| Farm Aid | Cambridge, MA | Gift to support the farm aid network of family farmers and ranchers agriculture programs. | $2,229 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $847,858 | 15 |
| 2023 | $903,119 | 19 |
| 2022 | $598,458 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532179349100518
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 80-0638652
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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