Private foundation · EIN 26-0873247 · Boston, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Thee Mustard Seed Foundation

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: 15 grants paid, $2.3M total, median $100K. 40% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
15
$2.3M
Median grant
$100K
Stays in MA
40%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$30M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Urban ImpactBridgeport, CTGeneral fund$493K
Jaco Booyens MinistriesArlington, TXGeneral fund$403K
Ron Burton Training VillageHubbardston, MAGeneral fund$373K
By the Hand Club for KidsChicago, ILGeneral fund$200K
Pine Street InnBoston, MAGeneral fund$185K
Elevate New England IncLowell, MAGeneral fund$125K
Terebinth RefugeWaite Park, MNGeneral fund$100K
The Corey C Griffin Charitable FoundationFramingham, MAGeneral fund$100K
Catholic Charismatic Renewal (ghana)Kumasi, GHGeneral fund$95K
St Mary and St Scholastica PrioryPetersham, MAGeneral fund$64K
Chill FoundationBurlington, VTGeneral fund$45K
St Andre Bessette ParishLaconia, NHGeneral fund$40K
The Country Food TrustOzelworth, UKGeneral fund$26K
Campaign for Catholic SchoolsBraintree, MAGeneral fund$14K
Heart of the Father MinistriesArdmore, PAGeneral fund$14K

By state: Massachusetts 6 · Connecticut 1 · Texas 1 · Illinois 1 · INTL 2 · Minnesota 1

About this foundation

Thee Mustard Seed Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, administered in care of Ten Mountain Capital, tax-exempt since 2014. 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 Thee Mustard Seed Foundation 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 Thee Mustard Seed Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.3M across 15 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does Thee Mustard Seed Foundation give?

Massachusetts (6 grants), Connecticut (1 grants), Texas (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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