The Urban Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyNeedham, Massachusetts · EIN 22-2861919 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$29K
Organizations funded49
Typical grant$200
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $150 and $500.
From the return
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
69% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant House | Brighton, MA | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $5,000 |
| Mercy Ships | Garden Valley, TX | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $5,000 |
| Gbh Educational Fdnralph Lowell Society | Boston, MA | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $3,000 |
| Society for Protection of Nh Forests | Concord, NH | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $1,500 |
| Animal Rescue League | Metamora, MI | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | Southfield, MI | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $1,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul | Braintree, MA | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $1,000 |
| Needham Observer | Needham, MA | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $750 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $500 |
| Finca International | Washington, DC | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $500 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | Boston, MA | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $500 |
| Morgan Memorial Goodwill | Boston, MA | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $500 |
| Nh Pbs | Durham, NH | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $500 |
| Project Bread | East Boston, MA | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $500 |
| St Francis House | Boston, MA | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $500 |
| University of Illinois Foundation | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $500 |
| Samaratin's Purse | Boone, NC | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $500 |
| St Margaret's Episcopal Church | Washington, DC | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $500 |
| Technoserve | Arlington, VA | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $300 |
| Aspca | New York, NY | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $200 |
| Boy's Town | Boys Town, NE | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $200 |
| Care | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $200 |
| Father Bill's and Mindspring | Brockton, MA | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $200 |
| Feed the Children | Oklahoma City, OK | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $200 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $200 |
| Home for Little Wanderers | Boston, MA | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $200 |
| Nami | Arlington, VA | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $200 |
| National Trust for Historic Preservation | Washington, DC | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $200 |
| Save the Children | Fairfield, CT | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $200 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $200 |
| Americares | Stamford, CT | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $150 |
| Bread for the World | Washington, DC | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $150 |
| Friends of the Smithsonian | Washington, DC | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $150 |
| International Rescue Committee | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $150 |
| Physicians for Responsible Medicine | Washington, DC | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $150 |
| The Trust for Public Land | Boston, MA | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $150 |
| Als Association | Arlington, VA | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $125 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $125 |
| Boston Rescue Mission | Boston, MA | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $100 |
| Defenders of Wildlife | Washington, DC | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $100 |
| Mercy Corps | Portland, OR | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $100 |
| Mspca | Boston, MA | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $100 |
| Operation Smile | Virginia Beach, VA | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $100 |
| Partners in Health | Boston, MA | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $100 |
| Smile Train | New York, NY | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $100 |
| The Wilderness Society | Washington, DC | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $100 |
| Trustees of Reservations | Boston, MA | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $100 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | Unrestricted support of charitable objectives, benefit those in need | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28,900 | 49 |
| 2023 | $32,210 | 59 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202541339349103214
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-2861919
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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