Private foundation · EIN 04-2023566 · Quincy, Massachusetts

Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Massachusetts. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $6,640.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 35 grants paid, $261K total, median $6,640. 94% of grants stayed in Massachusetts. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
35
$261K
Median grant
$6,640
Stays in MA
94%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$4.7M

How to apply

In writing, no formal application is required. Contact: Kurt Hanson, 353 Southern Artery, Quincy, Ma, 6174791795 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

35 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
North Bennett Street SchoolBoston, MATrade related equipment and support$32K
Northeast ArcDanvers, MATrade related equipment and support$17K
The Carroll Center for the BlindNewton, MATrade related equipment and support$16K
Old Sturbridge VillageSturbridge, MATrade related equipment and support$12K
Just-A-StartCambridge, MATrade related equipment and support$11K
Gloucester Marine Genomics InstitutGloucester, MATrade related equipment and support$11K
South Shore ArcWeymouth, MATrade related equipment and support$10K
National Braille PressBoston, MATrade related equipment and support$10K
Horse SenseabilitySherborn, MATrade related equipment and support$10K
Challenge UnlimitedAlton, ILTrade related equipment and support$9,960
Dearborn AcademyNewton, MATrade related equipment and support$8,482
Double Edge TheatreAshfield, MATrade related equipment and support$8,334
The Eliot SchoolJamaica Plain, MATrade related equipment and support$8,055
Road to ResponsibilityMarshfield, MATrade related equipment and support$7,207
Essex Historical Society & ShipbuilEssex, MATrade related equipment and support$7,000
Artists for HumanityBoston, MATrade related equipment and support$6,915
North River CollaborativeRockland, MATrade related equipment and support$6,657
Cardinal Cushing Centers IncHanover, MATrade related equipment and support$6,640
Hull Lifesaving MuseumHull, MATrade related equipment and support$6,625
The Children's Center for CommunicaBeverly, MATrade related equipment and support$6,500
The Home for Littler WanderersWalpole, MATrade related equipment and support$6,193
The New Hampshire Boat MuseumMoultonborough, NHTrade related equipment and support$5,621
Boston CASABoston, MATrade related equipment and support$5,424
Friends of Northshore Education ConBeverly, MATrade related equipment and support$5,266
Boston Higashi SchoolRandolph, MATrade related equipment and support$4,850
May InstituteRandolph, MATrade related equipment and support$4,270
The Salem PantrySalem, MATrade related equipment and support$4,100
Cotting SchoolLexington, MATrade related equipment and support$3,333
Lowell's Boat ShopAmesbury, MATrade related equipment and support$2,221
Topsfield Vocational AcademyTopsfield, MATrade related equipment and support$2,150
LovelaneLincoln, MATrade related equipment and support$1,945
The Boston HomeBoston, MATrade related equipment and support$1,696
The Footlight ClubBoston, MATrade related equipment and support$1,599
Boston Arts Academy FoundationBoston, MATrade related equipment and support$696
The Brain Aneurysm FoundationHanover, MATrade related equipment and support$100

By state: Massachusetts 33 · Illinois 1 · New Hampshire 1

About this foundation

Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association is a private grantmaking foundation in Quincy, Massachusetts, tax-exempt since 1990. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. In writing, no formal application is required. Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $261K across 35 grants, a median of $6,640.

Where does Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association give?

Massachusetts (33 grants), Illinois (1 grants), New Hampshire (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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