Private foundation · EIN 04-3528495 · North Andover, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

James W Obrien Foundation Inc

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: 17 grants paid, $737K total, median $15K. 65% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
17
$737K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in MA
65%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$22M

Grants paid in 2024

17 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $737K; Part I reports $902K in contributions paid

RecipientPurposeAmount
Merrimack CollegeNorth Andover, MACharitable purposes$256K
Boston College High SchoolBoston, MACharitable purposes$150K
St Mary's High SchoolLynn, MACharitable purposes$125K
Lynn English High SchoolLynn, MACharitable purposes$62K
Girls Inc of LynnLynn, MACharitable purposes$30K
Central Catholic High SchoolLawrence, MACharitable purposes$25K
The Augustinian FundVillanova, PACharitable purposes$20K
Suffolk University Law SchoolBoston, MACharitable purposes$20K
Villanova University Charles Widger School of LawVillanova, PACharitable purposes$15K
St Michael's Parish Today's MassesNorth Andover, MACharitable purposes$5,006
Front Door AgencyNashua, NHCharitable purposes$5,000
Nashua Children's HomeNashua, NHCharitable purposes$5,000
Boys and Girls Club of NashuaNashua, NHCharitable purposes$5,000
YMCA of Greater NashuaNashua, NHCharitable purposes$5,000
Boys and Girls Club of LynnLynn, MACharitable purposes$4,500
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Merrimack ValleyMetheun, MACharitable purposes$2,500
Lower Cape Outreach CouncilOrleans, MACharitable purposes$2,300

By state: Massachusetts 11 · Pennsylvania 2 · New Hampshire 4

About this foundation

James W Obrien Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in North Andover, Massachusetts, administered in care of McInnis Law Offices, 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 James W Obrien Foundation Inc 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 James W Obrien Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $737K across 17 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does James W Obrien Foundation Inc give?

Massachusetts (11 grants), Pennsylvania (2 grants), New Hampshire (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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