The Robert and Cynthia Marr Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 76-6181299 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CYNTHIA M MARR |
|---|---|
| Address | 10 ROWES WHARF, BOSTON MA 02110 |
| Phone | 6175961192 |
| Form and materials | N/A |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
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
12% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boys and Girls Club of Dorchester | Dorchester, MA | Charitable | $812,924 |
| St Francis House | Boston, MA | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Boston Healthcare for the Homeless | Boston, MA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | Boston, MA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Pine Street Inn | Boston, MA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Mgh Durant Fellowship | Boston, MA | Charitable | $27,250 |
| Rosies Place | Boston, MA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Catholic Community Fund | Braintree, MA | Charitable | $14,000 |
| Boston Childrens Hospital | Boston, MA | Charitable | $12,500 |
| Unversity of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Teacher Leadership Fund | Boston, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| St Anthony's Shrine | Boston, MA | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Heading Home Foundation | Boston, MA | Charitable | $5,500 |
| Franciscan Childrens Hospital | Brighton, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| St Rock Haiti Foundation | Milton, MA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Community Servings | Jamaica Plain, MA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Foundation | Waltham, MA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Ascension of Our Lord Savior Jesus Christ | Sudbury, MA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Clergy Trust | Braintree, MA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Home for Little Wanderers | Boston, MA | Chratiable | $1,000 |
| Caritas | Braintree, MA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Choc Foundation | Orange, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Spaulding Rehab | Boston, MA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Mary Ann Brett Food Pantry | Dorchester, MA | Charitable | $500 |
| The Focus Foundation | Davidson, MD | Charitable | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,152,174 | 25 |
| 2024 | $567,156 | 23 |
| 2023 | $502,531 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631889349100703
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-6181299
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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