Private foundation · EIN 30-0088372 · Westwood, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Eleanore Bennett Charitable Tr No 2

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: 2 grants paid, $750 total, median $375. 50% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
2
$750
Median grant
$375
Stays in MA
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.4M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Salute Military Golf AssociationTewksbury, MAAwards & grants$500
Givengain Foundation USAFort Lauderdale, FLAwards & grants$250

By state: Massachusetts 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Eleanore Bennett Charitable Tr No 2 is a private grantmaking foundation in Westwood, Massachusetts, administered in care of Charles a Murphy, tax-exempt since 2003. 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 Eleanore Bennett Charitable Tr No 2 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 Eleanore Bennett Charitable Tr No 2 give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $750 across 2 grants, a median of $375.

Where does Eleanore Bennett Charitable Tr No 2 give?

Massachusetts (1 grants), Florida (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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