Thomas G Stemberg Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 20-5672425 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$442K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$8.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $15,000.
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
9% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum | Boston, MA | General charitable purposes | $210,000 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | Lenox, MA | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Boston Arts Academy | Boston, MA | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Boston, MA | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Coutry Club Employee Education Fund Inc | Chestnut Hill, MA | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston, MA | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard | Cambridge, MA | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| The Boston Foundation | Boston, MA | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| University of Toronto | Toronto, CA | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Boston | Boston, MA | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | New York, NY | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Fusion Academy | Grand Rapids, MI | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| The Emerald Necklace Conservancy | Boston, MA | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Perkins School for the Blind | Watertown, MA | General charitable purposes | $9,000 |
| Catholic Schools Foundation | Boston, MA | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Brookline Music School | Brookline, MA | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund | Norton, MA | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood League of Ma | Boston, MA | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Steps to Success Inc | Brookline, MA | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Buzzards Bay Coalition | New Bedford, MA | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Ellen Gifford Cat Shelter | Brighton, MA | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| The Carroll School | Lincoln, MA | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Our Sisters School | New Bedford, MA | General charitable purposes | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $442,500 | 23 |
| 2023 | $391,000 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513189349102091
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5672425
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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