Private foundation · EIN 04-2763837 · Braintree, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Flatley Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 159 grants paid, $33M total, median $100K. 85% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
159
$33M
Median grant
$100K
Stays in MA
85%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$691M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 159 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Boston CollegeChestnut Hill, MAArchives building$5.0M
Aceing Autism IncLos Angeles, CAUnrestricted$1.5M
Americares IncStamford, CTU.s. & el salvador clinics$1.0M
Americares IncStamford, CTHurricane helene$1.0M
Brigham & Womens HospitalBoston, MABridges to moms program$1.0M
Care USAAtlanta, GAChildhood mozambique$1.0M
Jett Foundation IncPlymouth, MAUnrestricted$1.0M
Saint Benedict AcademyNatick, MAScholarship support$1.0M
Americares IncStamford, CTU.s. health community clinics$500K
Boston Medical CenterBoston, MAAutism program$500K
Homes for Our Troops IncTaunton, MAUnrestricted$500K
Teen Challenge New England IncBrockton, MAProject proposal$500K
Catholic Charities BostonSouth Boston, MASunset camp$450K
Fund for Catholic Schools IncBoston, MAScholarship support$400K
Compassionate Care ALSWest Falmouth, MAUnrestricted$385K
Health Equity InternationalNewton, MAUnrestricted$350K
Children's Oncology Services of Ma IncBrookline, MAThe boston house$300K
Fellowship of Catholic University StudentsDenver, COUnrestricted$300K
Irish American Partnership IncBoston, MAUnrestricted$300K
Provision Ministry IncWestboro, MAUnrestricted$300K
Pan Massachusetts ChallengeNeedham, MAUnrestricted$298K
Arc of the South ShoreHingham, MAUnrestricted$250K
Brigham & Womens HospitalBoston, MABridges to moms program$250K
Caritas CommunitiesBraintree, MAUnrestricted$250K
Cathedral High SchoolBoston, MAScholarship support$250K
Catholic University of AmericaWashington, DCEndowed chair of hispanic ministry$250K
Chesterton AcademyHopkins, MNScholarship support$250K
Cops for Kids With Cancer IncBraintree, MAUnrestricted$250K
Laboure CollegeMilton, MAScholarship support$250K
Marine Corps Scholarship FoundationAlexandria, VAScholarship support$250K
Saint Mary's SchoolLynn, MAMathematics lab$250K
Sisters of Saint JosephBrighton, MAUnrestricted$250K
Boston CollegeChestnut Hill, MAScholarship support$225K
Little Blue Heroes FoundationBailis Downs, EIUnrestricted$212K
Beth Israel Deaconess HospitalNeedham, MAScholarship support$200K
Bethany Health Care CenterFramingham, MAUnrestricted$200K
Catholic Schools FoundationBoston, MAInner city scholarship fund$200K
Catholic University of AmericaWashington, DCScholarship support$200K
Hospitality Homes IncBoston, MAUnrestricted$200K
Irish Pastoral CentreDorchester, MAUnrestricted$200K
Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MAPediatric pulmonary medicine$200K
My Brother's KeeperEaston, MAChristmas programs$200K
Saint Rock Haiti FoundationMilton, MAUnrestricted$200K
South Shore Habitat for HumanityWeymouth, MAUnrestricted$200K
Boston Higashi School IncRandolph, MAUnrestricted$150K
Breath Strong CfAtlanta, GAUnrestricted$150K
Brockton Hospital School of NursingBrockton, MAScholarship support$150K
Hoops and Homework IncFramingham, MAUnrestricted$150K
Hyannis Public LibraryHyannis, MATeaching kitchen$150K
Lucy's Love Bus Charitable TrustAmesbury, MAUnrestricted$150K
Regis CollegeWeston, MAScholarship support$150K
Saint Benedict AcademyNatick, MAScholarship support$150K
Boston Health Care for the Homeless ProgramBoston, MAUnrestricted$125K
Boys & Girls Club of Boston IncBoston, MAUnrestricted$125K
Father Bill's Mainspring IncBrockton, MAUnrestricted$125K
Rosie's PlaceBoston, MAUnrestricted$125K
Franciscan Missionary Sisters for AfricaBelmont, MAUnrestricted$110K
Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MACystic fibrosis research$110K
Academy of Notre DameTyngsboro, MAScholarships$100K
American Ireland FundBoston, MACancer fund for children$100K

By state: Massachusetts 135 · Connecticut 3 · California 1 · Georgia 2 · District of Columbia 2 · Virginia 2

About this foundation

Flatley Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Braintree, Massachusetts, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Flatley Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Flatley Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $33M across 159 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does Flatley Foundation give?

Massachusetts (135 grants), Connecticut (3 grants), California (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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