Private foundation · EIN 04-3255591 · Newburyport, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Charles and Marianne Small Charitable 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $112K total, median $10K. 100% of grants stayed in Massachusetts. Stated restrictions: Greater newburyport area

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$112K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.0M

How to apply

In writing Contact: Richard Eaton Trustee, 4 Horton Street, Newburyport, Ma, 9784624090 Restrictions: Greater newburyport area

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Newburyport Education FoundationNewburyport, MAOperating expenses$30K
Boys Girls Club Lower Merrimack ValSalisbury, MAOperating expenses$25K
Jeanne Geiger Crisis CenterNewburyport, MAOperating expenses$10K
Our Neighbors TableAmesbury, MAOperating expenses$10K
Firehouse Center for the ArtsNewburyport, MAOperating expenses$10K
Custom House Maritime MuseumNewburyport, MAOperating expenses$9,500
Community Service NewburyportNewburyport, MAOperating expenses$7,500
Newburyport Literary AssociationNewburyport, MAOperating expenses$5,000
Merrohawke Nature SchoolNewburyport, MAOperating expenses$5,000

About this foundation

Charles and Marianne Small Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Newburyport, Massachusetts, administered in care of Connolly & Connolly, tax-exempt since 1995. 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 Charles and Marianne Small Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Charles and Marianne Small Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $112K across 9 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Charles and Marianne Small Charitable Foundation give?

Massachusetts (9 grants), per its latest filing.

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