Private foundation · EIN 04-6065605 · Boston, Massachusetts

William E Schrafft & Bertha E Schrafft Charitable Trust

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Massachusetts. The foundation accepts applications (None) and its median grant is $20K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 100 grants paid, $2.2M total, median $20K. 100% of grants stayed in Massachusetts. Stated restrictions: Generally must be a Massachusetts tax exempt organization in existance for at least three years

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
100
$2.2M
Median grant
$20K
Stays in MA
100%
of grants
Deadline
None
Assets
$48M

How to apply

Please see www.schrafftcharitable.org Contact: Karen Faulkner, 2 Liberty Square 5th Floor, Boston, Ma, 6173384624 Deadlines: None Restrictions: Generally must be a Massachusetts tax exempt organization in existance for at least three years

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

Top 60 of 100 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Breakthrough Greater BostonCambridge, MAOperating 3 Year Gift$100K
Philanthropy MassachusettsBoston, MAThe Summer Program$90K
EdvestorsBoston, MA2nd Payment 3-Year Gift$75K
Celebrity Series of BostonBoston, MAArts for All Youth Programs$40K
Cristo Rey Boston High SchoolBoston, MAOperating$40K
New Bedford LightNew Bedford, MAOperating$38K
Community Economic Development Center of Southern MassNew Bedford, MAOperating$35K
Mill City GrowsLowell, MAYouth Food Justice Education$35K
Science Club for GirlsCambridge, MASTEM Education Mentoring$35K
Artists for HumanityBoston, MAYouth Arts Enterprise$30K
Big Sister Assoc of Greater BostonBoston, MAMentoring Bostons Girls$30K
Boston Arts Academy FoundationBoston, MAGeneral Operating Support$30K
Boys & Girls Clubs of BostonBoston, MAOperating$30K
Bridge Over Troubled WatersBoston, MAYouth Development Pathways from Homelessness$30K
Doc Wayne Youth Services IncBoston, MATherapy Programs$30K
Farrington Nature LincLincoln, MAOperating$30K
More Than WordsWaltham, MACareer Services Program$30K
The New Bedford Whaling MuseumNew Bedford, MAMuseum Access Underserved Youth$30K
The Food ProjectDorchester, MAYouth Programs$30K
West End HouseBoston, MACollege Affordability$30K
Write BostonAllston, MAYouth Adult Programs$30K
Young Mens Christian Assoc SouthcoastHyde Park, MAOperating$30K
ZumixNew Bedford, MAOperating$30K
Ballet Theatre of BostonCambridge, MAArts Education Programming in Dorchester$25K
Bikes Not BombsJamaica Plains, MAUsing Bicycle to Advance Economic Mobility$25K
Boston Children's MuseumBoston, MAHelping Hands Fund$25K
Boston City SingersDorchester, MAClosing the Achievement Gap$25K
Boston ScoresEast Boston, MAOperating$25K
Catholic Schools FoundationBoston, MABuilding Minds Scholarship$25K
Citysprouts IncCambridge, MAOperating$25K
Codman Academy FoundationBoston, MATheatre Arts Education$25K
Community Music Center of BostonBoston, MACommunity Engagement Youth Programs$25K
Conservatory Lab Charter SchoolDorchester, MADaily Music Instruction Program$25K
Dream Out Loud CenterNew Bedford, MAArts Culture$25K
Evkids IncBoston, MATutoring Underserved Youth$25K
Institute of Contemporary ArtBoston, MATeen Education Programs$25K
Ma Mentoring ProjectBoston, MAOperating$25K
Minds MatterBoston, MAOperating$25K
Mystic River Watershed AssociationArlington, MAMission Safe Success Coaching$25K
Neighborhood House Charter SchoolDorchester, MAHigh School Rigor Connection$25K
New England AquariumBoston, MAReimagine our Youth Programs$25K
Prospect Hill Academy Charter SchoolCambridge, MACollege Career Dual Enrollment$25K
Sociedad LatinaRoxbury, MAViva La Cultura$25K
St Stephen's Youth ProgramsBoston, MAB-Ready B-Safe$25K
Trinity Boston ConnectsRoxbury, MASchool to Career Program$25K
Innovators for PurposesActon, MAEducation$21K
826 BostonRoxbury, MAAfter School Writing Tutoring Program$20K
3point FoundationBoston, MAOperating$20K
Boston Chinatown Neighborhood CenterBoston, MAYouth Center$20K
Boston Higher Education Resource CenterBoston, MAOperating$20K
Boys & Girls Clubs of DorchesterDorchester, MAOperating$20K
Chica ProjectQuincy, MAYouth Development$20K
Coaching4changeTaunton, MACollege Mentors for K-12 Students$20K
Community Art Center IncCambridge, MAArts Culture$20K
First ConnectionsNeedham, MAOperating$20K
Friends of ChildrenRoxbury, MAOperating$20K
Hyde Square Task Force IncJamaica Plain, MAYouth in Action$20K
Immigrant Assistant CenterNew Bedford, MAOperating$20K
Inquilinos Boricuas En Accion IncBoston, MAYouth Development Project$20K
Silver Lining MentoringWaltham, MABuild-A-Match$20K

About this foundation

William E Schrafft & Bertha E Schrafft Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, tax-exempt since 1947. 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 William E Schrafft & Bertha E Schrafft Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Please see www.schrafftcharitable.org Deadlines: None.

How much does William E Schrafft & Bertha E Schrafft Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.2M across 100 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does William E Schrafft & Bertha E Schrafft Charitable Trust give?

Massachusetts (100 grants), per its latest filing.

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