Thee Mustard Seed Foundation
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 26-0873247 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.3M
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$46.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $40,000 and $200,000.
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
53% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Impact | Bridgeport, CT | General fund | $493,435 |
| Jaco Booyens Ministries | Arlington, TX | General fund | $403,462 |
| Ron Burton Training Village | Hubbardston, MA | General fund | $373,000 |
| By the Hand Club for Kids | Chicago, IL | General fund | $200,000 |
| Pine Street Inn | Boston, MA | General fund | $185,000 |
| Elevate New England Inc | Lowell, MA | General fund | $125,000 |
| Terebinth Refuge | Waite Park, MN | General fund | $100,000 |
| The Corey C Griffin Charitable Foundation | Framingham, MA | General fund | $100,000 |
| Catholic Charismatic Renewal (Ghana) | Kumasi, GH | General fund | $95,369 |
| St Mary and St Scholastica Priory | Petersham, MA | General fund | $64,050 |
| Chill Foundation | Burlington, VT | General fund | $45,000 |
| St Andre Bessette Parish | Laconia, NH | General fund | $40,000 |
| The Country Food Trust | Ozelworth, UK | General fund | $26,110 |
| Campaign for Catholic Schools | Braintree, MA | General fund | $14,000 |
| Heart of the Father Ministries | Ardmore, PA | General fund | $13,695 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,278,121 | 15 |
| 2023 | $2,774,218 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503179349103170
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-0873247
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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