Tupancy-Harris Foundation of 1986
Historical FunderBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6547989 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $30,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | W DOUGLAS BURDEN VP |
|---|---|
| Address | C/O FIDUCIARY TRUST CO BOX 55806, BOSTON MA 022055806 |
| Phone | 6174825270 |
| Form and materials | LETTER OF INQUIRY |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT |
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
3% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nantucket Conservation Fdn | Nantucket, MA | General purposes | $600,000 |
| Nantucket Historical Assn | Nantucket, MA | General purposes | $218,107 |
| Small Friends-Nantucket | Nantucket, MA | General purposes | $60,000 |
| Nantucket Boys & Girls Club | Nantucket, MA | General purposes | $60,000 |
| Nantucket Atheneum | Nantucket, MA | General purposes | $55,000 |
| Fairwinds -Nantucket's Counseling Cntr | Nantucket, MA | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Strong Wings Inc | Nantucket, MA | General purposes | $30,000 |
| A Safe Place Inc | Nantucket, MA | General purposes | $30,000 |
| Nantucket Community Music Center | Nantucket, MA | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Our House Nantucket | Nantucket, MA | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Nantucket Interfaith Council | Nantucket, MA | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Nantucket Lighthouse School | Nantucket, MA | General | $20,000 |
| New England Life Flight Inc | Bedford, MA | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Nantucket | Nantucket, MA | General purposes | $18,000 |
| Theatre Workshop of Nantucket | Nantucket, MA | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Nantucket Sustainable Development Corp | Nantucket, MA | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Nantucket Arts Council Inc | Nantucket, MA | General purposes | $12,000 |
| Palliative and Supportive Care | Nantucket, MA | General purposes | $8,000 |
| Nantucket Cottage Hospital | Nantucket, MA | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Egan Maritime Institute | Nantucket, MA | General purposes | $5,000 |
| American National Red Cross | Hyannis, MA | General purposes | $3,000 |
| Relief Association | Nantucket, MA | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Wgbh-Tv | Boston, MA | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Brigham & Womens Hospital Inc | Boston, MA | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Tufts Medical Ctr Inc | Boston, MA | General purposes | $1,000 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | General purposes | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,300,107 | 26 |
| 2023 | $1,333,613 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513109349101516
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6547989
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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