Private foundation · EIN 04-6677641 · Boston, Massachusetts

The Nbt Charitable Trust

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, $300K total, median $30K. 100% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$300K
Median grant
$30K
Stays in MA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Philanthropy Massachusetts IncBoston, MASummer program$50K
Courageous Sailing Center for Youth IncBoston, MASteps to lead program$50K
The Discovery MuseumActon, MAChildren's programs$50K
Boston Private Industry Council IncBoston, MASummer learning project$35K
West End House Girls CampAllston, MAGirls camp$30K
Codman Community Farms IncLincoln, MAEducation dept and 50th$25K
WritebostonBoston, MASummer journalism institute$20K
Someone Else's ChildDorchester, MASummer program$20K
CASA FoundationLynn, MACharitable$20K

About this foundation

The Nbt Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, administered in care of State Street B K & Tr Co Ttees, tax-exempt since 1992. 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 The Nbt Charitable Trust 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 The Nbt Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $300K across 9 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does The Nbt Charitable Trust give?

Massachusetts (9 grants), per its latest filing.

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