How to apply
Complete on-line application only Contact: Turahn Dorsey President Ceo, 195 Market St Ep 5-01, Lynn, Ma, 7815987595 Deadlines: No specific submission deadlines. Please see the application for guidance. Restrictions: Generally limited to 501(c)(3) organizations within the eastern massachusetts area, southern new hampshire, and rhode island.
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
Top 60 of 1,787 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of LynnLynn, MA | Exempt purpose | $2.0M |
| Massachusetts Housing PartnershipBoston, MA | Exempt purpose | $1.5M |
| LA ColaborativaChelsea, MA | Exempt purpose | $1.0M |
| Nectar Community Investments (fka Lowell Community Loan Fund Dba McCi - FbeLawrence, MA | Exempt purpose | $900K |
| The Greater Boston Food BankBoston, MA | Exempt purpose | $515K |
| The Builder CoalitionBoston, MA | Exempt purpose | $302K |
| The Boston Foundation - Asian Community FundBoston, MA | Exempt purpose | $268K |
| University of Massachusetts LowellNewton, MA | Exempt purpose | $250K |
| YMCA of Greater NashuaNashua, NH | Exempt purpose | $250K |
| Inquilinos Boricuas En Accin - IbaBoston, MA | Exempt purpose | $220K |
| Museum of African American HistoryBoston, MA | Exempt purpose | $213K |
| Gregg Neighborhood House Association IncLynn, MA | Exempt purpose | $205K |
| Massachusetts Institute for a New Commonwealth (massinc)Boston, MA | Exempt purpose | $200K |
| The Boston Foundation - the Equality FundBoston, MA | Exempt purpose | $200K |
| Massachusetts Taxpayers FoundationBoston, MA | Exempt purpose | $175K |
| Housing Assistance CorporationHyannis, MA | Exempt purpose | $170K |
| The Neighborhood DevelopersChelsea, MA | Exempt purpose | $165K |
| Neighborworks Southern New HampshireManchester, NH | Exempt purpose | $157K |
| Greentownorg Inc Dba ForgeSomerville, MA | Exempt purpose | $150K |
| The Boston Foundation - SkillworksBoston, MA | Exempt purpose | $150K |
| Allston Brighton Community Development CorporationBrighton, MA | Exempt purpose | $145K |
| Girls Inc of Greater LowellLowell, MA | Exempt purpose | $112K |
| Mashpee Wampanoag TribeMashpee, MA | Exempt purpose | $110K |
| Year UpBoston, MA | Exempt purpose | $109K |
| St Francis HouseBoston, MA | Exempt purpose | $105K |
| South Shore Community Action CouncilPlymouth, MA | Exempt purpose | $105K |
| YMCA of Greater BostonBoston, MA | Exempt purpose | $103K |
| Boston Education Skills & Training (best)Boston, MA | Exempt purpose | $100K |
| Elliot Health SystemManchester, NH | Exempt purpose | $100K |
| Empath Economic Mobility PathwaysBoston, MA | Exempt purpose | $100K |
| Housing Corporation of ArlingtonArlington, MA | Exempt purpose | $100K |
| Jumpstart for Young ChildrenBoston, MA | Exempt purpose | $100K |
| LA Vida ScholarsLynn, MA | Exempt purpose | $100K |
| Lawrence CommunityworksLawrence, MA | Exempt purpose | $100K |
| Neighborhood VillagesBoston, MA | Exempt purpose | $100K |
| Per ScholasBronx, NY | Exempt purpose | $100K |
| Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital - CambridgeCambridge, MA | Exempt purpose | $100K |
| Strategies for ChildrenBoston, MA | Exempt purpose | $100K |
| Citizens' Housing and Planning AssociationBoston, MA | Exempt purpose | $94K |
| Women of Color Entrepreneurs IncBoston, MA | Exempt purpose | $85K |
| United Way of Ma Bay & Merrimack ValleyBoston, MA | Exempt purpose | $83K |
| Lawyers for Civil RightsBoston, MA | Exempt purpose | $76K |
| Commonwealth KitchenDorchester, MA | Exempt purpose | $75K |
| Curry CollegeMilton, MA | Exempt purpose | $75K |
| English for New BostoniansBoston, MA | Exempt purpose | $75K |
| Center for Women & EnterpriseBoston, MA | Exempt purpose | $65K |
| East Boston Social CentersEast Boston, MA | Exempt purpose | $60K |
| Initiative for a Competitive Inner CityBoston, MA | Exempt purpose | $60K |
| Notre Dame Education Center-LawrenceLawrence, MA | Exempt purpose | $60K |
| Utec IncLowell, MA | Exempt purpose | $60K |
| Associacao Cabo Verdiana de Brockton Inc the Immigrant Assistance Center ofBrockton, MA | Exempt purpose | $55K |
| Jeremiah ProgramBoston, MA | Exempt purpose | $55K |
| Advocates Building Lasting Equality New Hampshire (able Nh)Concord, NH | Exempt purpose | $55K |
| One FamilyBoston, MA | Exempt purpose | $53K |
| Rhode Island Hospital Foundation- Hasbro Children's HospitalProvidence, RI | Exempt purpose | $50K |
| Bdc Community Capital CorporationWakefield, MA | Exempt purpose | $50K |
| Beautiful DayProvidence, RI | Exempt purpose | $50K |
| Building Mass CareersWoburn, MA | Exempt purpose | $50K |
| Cape Cod FoundationSouth Yarmouth, MA | Exempt purpose | $50K |
| Commonwealth Corporation FoundationBoston, MA | Exempt purpose | $50K |
By state: Massachusetts 1450 · New Hampshire 179 · Rhode Island 34 · New York 26 · District of Columbia 11 · California 10
About this foundation
Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wakefield, Massachusetts, administered in care of Eastern Bank Foundation, 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.
Does Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Complete on-line application only Deadlines: No specific submission deadlines. Please see the application for guidance..
How much does Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $19M across 1,787 grants, a median of $2,500.
Where does Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation give?
Massachusetts (1450 grants), New Hampshire (179 grants), Rhode Island (34 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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