Private foundation · EIN 04-6112820 · Boston, Massachusetts

Georgiana Goddard Eaton Memorial Fund

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: 6 grants paid, $726K total, median $101K. 100% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
6
$726K
Median grant
$101K
Stays in MA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Community Work Services IncBoston, MAMonthly operating expense$276K
Community Work Services IncBoston, MAMaintenance expense$177K
Community Work Services IncBoston, MAGrant writing services$111K
Community Work Services IncBoston, MATax exempt recognition$91K
Community Work Services IncBoston, MAInsurance expenses$57K
Community Work Services IncBoston, MAPension expenses$14K

About this foundation

Georgiana Goddard Eaton Memorial Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, administered in care of Welch & Forbes LLC, 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.

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Does Georgiana Goddard Eaton Memorial Fund 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 Georgiana Goddard Eaton Memorial Fund give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $726K across 6 grants, a median of $101K.

Where does Georgiana Goddard Eaton Memorial Fund give?

Massachusetts (6 grants), per its latest filing.

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