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2024 · Form 990PF · revenue $4.2M · expenses $5.6M · assets $64.1M
- EIN
- 22-6063382
- Address
- 131 DARTMOUTH STREET, BOSTON, MA 02116-5297
- NTEE code
- -
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- February 1958 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (private foundation) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Private non-operating foundation
- Cross-check
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Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
4 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James A Maguire | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 2013-2024 | $213,822 | $1,332,474 | 1 |
| Ruth Goldman | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2023-2024 | $259,635 | $447,983 | 1 |
| Jenny D Russell (former) | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (ENDED 05/31/22) | 2013-2022 | $211,441 | $1,551,471 | 1 |
| Darryl Young (former) | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU 04/15/2023) | 2022-2023 | $118,333 | $193,204 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
24 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Whitridge | TRUSTEE, PRESIDENT | 2014-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Katharine Matys | TRUSTEE, VICE PRESIDENT | 2019-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Serena Whitridge | TRUSTEE, SECRETARY | 2013-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Frederick Morgan Whitridge | TRUSTEE, TREASURER | 2022-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Nathaniel Chamberlin | TRUSTEE | 2019-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Oona Coy | TRUSTEE (BEGAN 02/4/2024) | 2014-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Ian Hatch | TRUSTEE | 2013-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Wilhelm Merck | TRUSTEE | 2019-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Wilhelm Merck Jr | TRUSTEE (THRU 02/04/2024) | 2020-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Eliza Hatch (former) | TRUSTEE (THRU 02/04/2023) | 2013-2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Olivia Farr (former) | TRUSTEE (THRU 02/04/2023) | 2019-2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Susannah Hatch (former) | TRUSTEE (THRU 02/04/2023) | 2019-2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Josephine Merck (former) | TRUSTEE (THRU 02/04/2023) | 2021-2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Morgan Whitridge (former) | TRUSTEE | 2019-2021 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Patience Chamberlin (former) | TRUSTEE (TERM ENDED 02/01/2020) | 2014-2020 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Friedrike Merck (former) | TRUSTEE (TERM ENDED 02/01/2020) | 2019-2020 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Josie Merck (former) | TREASURUER | 2020 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Henry Hatch (former) | TRUSTEE | 2013-2019 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Nat Chamberlin (former) | PRESIDENT | 2013-2014 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Elizabeth Merck Lake (former) | TRUSTEE | 2013-2014 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Whitney Hatch (former) | VICE PRESIDENT | 2013-2014 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Katie Chamberlin (former) | TRUSTEE | 2013-2014 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Wil Merck (former) | TREASURER | 2013-2014 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Elliott Merck (former) | TRUSTEE | 2013-2014 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 11 people listed · 2 paid, $473K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUTH GOLDMAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $182,126 | - | $77,509 | $259,635 | 1 |
| JAMES A MAGUIRE | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $154,708 | - | $59,114 | $213,822 | 1 |
| GEORGE WHITRIDGE | TRUSTEE, PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KATHARINE MATYS | TRUSTEE, VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SERENA WHITRIDGE | TRUSTEE, SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| FREDERICK MORGAN WHITRIDGE | TRUSTEE, TREASURER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| NATHANIEL CHAMBERLIN | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| OONA COY | TRUSTEE (BEGAN 02/4/2024) | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| IAN HATCH | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WILHELM MERCK | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WILHELM MERCK JR | TRUSTEE (THRU 02/04/2024) | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 15 people listed · 3 paid, $518K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES A MAGUIRE | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $154,490 | - | $57,258 | $211,748 | 1 |
| RUTH GOLDMAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (BEGAN 04/15/2023) | 40 | $142,569 | - | $45,779 | $188,348 | 1 |
| DARRYL YOUNG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU 04/15/2023) | 40 | $102,932 | - | $15,401 | $118,333 | 1 |
| GEORGE WHITRIDGE | TRUSTEE, PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KATHARINE MATYS | TRUSTEE, VICE PRES (BEGAN 02/04/2023) | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SERENA WHITRIDGE | TRUSTEE, SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| FREDERICK MORGAN WHITRIDGE | TRUSTEE, TREASURER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| NATHANIEL CHAMBERLIN | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| IAN HATCH | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WILHELM MERCK | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WILHELM MERCK JR | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ELIZA HATCH | TRUSTEE (THRU 02/04/2023) | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| OLIVIA FARR | TRUSTEE (THRU 02/04/2023) | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SUSANNAH HATCH | TRUSTEE (THRU 02/04/2023) | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOSEPHINE MERCK | TRUSTEE (THRU 02/04/2023) | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 14 people listed · 3 paid, $472K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNY D RUSSELL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (ENDED 05/31/22) | 40 | $179,100 | - | $32,341 | $211,441 | 1 |
| JAMES A MAGUIRE | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $134,844 | - | $50,535 | $185,379 | 1 |
| DARRYL YOUNG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (BEGAN 08/22/22) | 40 | $65,538 | - | $9,333 | $74,871 | 1 |
| ELIZA HATCH | TRUSTEE, PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GEORGE WHITRIDGE | TRUSTEE, VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WILHELM MERCK JR | TRUSTEE, SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| NATHANIEL CHAMBERLIN | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| OLIVIA FARR | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| IAN HATCH | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SUSANNAH HATCH | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WILHELM MERCK | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| FREDERICK MORGAN WHITRIDGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SERENA WHITRIDGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOSEPHINE MERCK | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 15 people listed · 2 paid, $462K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNY RUSSELL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $223,421 | - | $67,165 | $290,586 | 1 |
| JAMES MAGUIRE | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $124,132 | - | $47,011 | $171,143 | 1 |
| ELIZA HATCH | TRUSTEE, PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GEORGE WHITRIDGE | TRUSTEE, VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WILHELM MERCK JR | TRUSTEE, SECRETARY (BEGAN 02/06/21) | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| NATHANIEL CHAMBERLIN | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| OONA COY | TRUSTEE (TERM ENDED 02/06/21) | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| OLIVIA FARR | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| IAN HATCH | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SUSANNAH HATCH | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KATHARINE CHAMBERLIN MATYS | TRUSTEE (TERM ENDED 02/06/21) | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WILHELM MERCK | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MORGAN WHITRIDGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SERENA WHITRIDGE | TRUSTEE (BEGAN 02/06/21) | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOSEPHINE MERCK | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 16 people listed · 2 paid, $459K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNY RUSSELL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $221,075 | - | $75,495 | $296,570 | 1 |
| JAMES MAGUIRE | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $117,692 | - | $44,633 | $162,325 | 1 |
| ELIZA HATCH | TRUSTEE, PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GEORGE WHITRIDGE | TRUSTEE, VICE PRES (BEGAN 02/01/2020) | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| NATHANIEL CHAMBERLIN | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| OONA COY | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| OLIVIA FARR | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| IAN HATCH | TRUSTEE (BEGAN 02/01/2020) | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SUSANNAH HATCH | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KATHARINE CHAMBERLIN MATYS | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WILHELM MERCK | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MORGAN WHITRIDGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PATIENCE CHAMBERLIN | TRUSTEE (TERM ENDED 02/01/2020) | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| FRIEDRIKE MERCK | TRUSTEE (TERM ENDED 02/01/2020) | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOSIE MERCK | TREASURUER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WILHELM MERCK JR | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 14 people listed · 2 paid, $441K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNY RUSSELL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $214,131 | - | $74,178 | $288,309 | 1 |
| JAMES MAGUIRE | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $112,088 | - | $40,915 | $153,003 | 1 |
| OONA COY | TRUSTEE, PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ELIZA HATCH | TRUSTEE, VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PATIENCE CHAMBERLIN | TRUSTEE, SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GEORGE WHITRIDGE | TRUSTEE, TREASURER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| NATHANIEL CHAMBERLIN | TRUSTEE (BEGAN 02/02/2019) | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| OLIVIA FARR | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| HENRY HATCH | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SUSANNAH HATCH | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KATHARINE CHAMBERLIN MATYS | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| FRIEDRIKE MERCK | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WILHELM MERCK | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MORGAN WHITRIDGE | TRUSTEE (BEGAN 02/02/2019) | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2014 · 12 people listed · 2 paid, $351K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNY RUSSELL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $179,857 | - | $53,413 | $233,270 | 1 |
| JAMES MAGUIRE | DIR. OF GRANTS MGMT/ | 40 | $87,428 | - | $30,099 | $117,527 | 1 |
| NAT CHAMBERLIN | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| HENRY HATCH | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ELIZABETH MERCK LAKE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WHITNEY HATCH | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KATIE CHAMBERLIN | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WIL MERCK | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| OONA COY | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ELLIOTT MERCK | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PATIENCE CHAMBERLIN | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GEORGE WHITRIDGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2013 · 12 people listed · 2 paid, $349K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNY RUSSELL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $174,619 | - | $56,676 | $231,295 | 1 |
| JAMES MAGUIRE | DIR. OF GRANTS MGMT/ | 40 | $83,265 | - | $34,262 | $117,527 | 1 |
| NAT CHAMBERLIN | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| HENRY HATCH | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ELIZABETH MERCK LAKE | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WHITNEY HATCH | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ELIZA HATCH | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KATIE CHAMBERLIN | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WIL MERCK | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| IAN HATCH | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ELLIOTT MERCK | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SERENA WHITRIDGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
2024 · 1 contractor · $106K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| PATHSTONE FAMILY OFFICE | ATLANTA, GA | INVESTMENT ADVISORY | $106,250 |
2023 · 4 contractors · $372K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORTIGENT | BOSTON, MA | INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | $102,962 |
| KELLY NOWLIN | HOPKINGTON, MA | STRATEGIC PLANNING CONSULTANT | $100,837 |
| PATHSTONE FAMILY OFFICE | ATLANTA, GA | INVESTMENT ADVISORY | $85,000 |
| ANALYSIS GROUP | BOSTON, MA | RESEARCH CONSULTANT | $83,000 |
2022 · 5 contractors · $497K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANALYSIS GROUP | BOSTON, MA | RESEARCH CONSULTANT | $150,000 |
| FORTIGENT | BOSTON, MA | INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | $111,638 |
| PATHSTONE | BOSTON, MA | INVESTMENT ADVISORY | $85,000 |
| RUTH GOLDMAN | BOSTON, MA | PROGRAM CONSULTANT | $79,832 |
| ISAACSON MILLER INC | BOSTON, MA | EXECUTIVE SEARCH | $70,066 |
2021 · 3 contractors · $336K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORTIGENT | BOSTON, MA | INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEES | $174,595 |
| PATHSTONE FEDERAL STREET ADVISORS | BOSTON, MA | INVESTMENT ADVISOR | $85,000 |
| RUTH GOLDMAN | MILTON VILLAGE, MA | PROGRAM CONSULTANT | $76,530 |
2020 · 4 contractors · $337K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORTIGENT | BOSTON, MA | INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEES | $107,341 |
| PATHSTONE FEDERAL STREET ADVISORS | BOSTON, MA | INVESTMENT ADVISOR | $85,000 |
| RUTH GOLDMAN | MILTON VILLAGE, MA | PROGRAM CONSULTANT | $74,909 |
| ENO CENTER FOR TRANSPORTATION | WASHINGTON, DC | RESEARCH CONSULTANT | $70,000 |
2019 · 4 contractors · $313K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORTIGENT | BOSTON, MA | INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEES | $102,418 |
| PATHSTONE FEDERAL STREET ADVISORS | BOSTON, MA | INVESTMENT ADVISOR | $85,000 |
| RUTH GOLDMAN | MILTON, MA | PROGRAM CONSULTANT | $70,300 |
| BLAUSTEIN SCHOOL OF PLANNING & PUBLIC POLICY | NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ | PROGRAM CONSULTANT | $55,000 |
2014 · 5 contractors · $479K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| PINNACLE ASSOCIATES LTD | NEW YORK, NY | PORTFOLIO MANAGER | $139,433 |
| BOSTON COMMON ASSET MANAGEMENT | BOSTON, MA | PORTFOLIO MANAGER | $108,492 |
| FEDERAL STREET ADVISORS | BOSTON, MA | PORTFOLIO MANAGER | $85,000 |
| CAPITAL GROUP | NEW YORK, NY | PORTFOLIO MANAGER | $81,217 |
| RUTH GOLDMAN | NEWTON, MA | PROGRAM CONSULTANT | $65,000 |
2013 · 5 contractors · $437K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| PINNACLE ASSOCIATES LTD | NEW YORK | PORTFOLIO MANAGER | $134,758 |
| BOSTON COMMON ASSET MANAGEMENT | BOSTON | PORTFOLIO MANAGER | $109,185 |
| RUTH GOLDMAN | MILTON | PROGRAM CONSULTANT | $65,000 |
| CAPITAL GUARDIAN | NEW YORK | PORTFOLIO MANAGER | $64,333 |
| FEDERAL STREET ADVISORS | BOSTON | PORTFOLIO MANAGER | $63,750 |
Who the money went to
Grants this organization reported paying: Schedule I Part II of the Form 990, or the grants-paid list on the 990-PF. Open a year for every recipient. Recipients link to their own page when the grant names an EIN we have (990-PF grants list no EIN, so those link only on an exact, unique name and state). Grants to individuals are counted; their names are not shown.
2024 · 87 grants to organizations · $3.2M
Listed grants add up to $3,204,836; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $4,624,836. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2023 · 85 grants to organizations · $3.1M
Listed grants add up to $3,120,202; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $2,740,202. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2022 · 95 grants to organizations · $3.5M
Listed grants add up to $3,457,165; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $2,995,165. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2021 · 94 grants to organizations · $3.2M
Listed grants add up to $3,209,580; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $3,156,580. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2020 · 108 grants to organizations · $3.7M
Listed grants add up to $3,691,025; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $4,196,025. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2019 · 94 grants to organizations · $2.9M
Listed grants add up to $2,872,550; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $2,597,550. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2014 · 86 grants to organizations · $2.5M
Listed grants add up to $2,502,460; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $2,737,460. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2013 · 82 grants to organizations · $2.5M
Listed grants add up to $2,483,771; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $2,314,221. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
Negative amounts are returned or refunded grants; they are listed last and left out of the totals of grants paid.
Who gave
Contributors listed on Schedule B of the Form 990-PF: name, city and state as filed (street addresses are not shown), with total and noncash contributions for the year. A link to an organization's page is tagged Fuzzy with its name-similarity score (0 to 1) when it rests on name and state; Schedule B lists no EIN, so no link here is an exact identifier match.
2024 · 1 contributor · $82K
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NATHANIEL CHAMBERLIN | Person | BOSTON, MA | $82,014 | $82,014 | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2024 · filing |
2023 · 3 contributors · $98K
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NATHANIEL CHAMBERLIN | Person | BOSTON, MA | $51,747 | $51,747 | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2023 · filing |
| 2 | DANIEL HILDRETH | Person | BOSTON, MA | $30,000 | - | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2023 · filing |
| 3 | JOHN MERCK FUND | Organization or other | BOSTON, MA | $15,958 | - | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2023 · filing |
2022 · 3 contributors · $2.1M
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | JOHN MERCK FUND | Organization or other | BOSTON, MA | $1,862,166 | $722,013 | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2022 · filing |
| 1 | NATHANIEL CHAMBERLIN | Person | BOSTON, MA | $106,093 | $106,093 | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2022 · filing |
| 2 | DANIEL HILDRETH | Person | BOSTON, MA | $100,000 | - | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2022 · filing |
2021 · 1 contributor · $101K
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NATHANIEL CHAMBERLIN | Person | MILTON VILLAGE, MA | $101,142 | $101,142 | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2021 · filing |
2020 · 2 contributors · $274K
2019 · 5 contributors · $143K
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | NATHANIEL CHAMBERLIN | Person | MILTON VILLAGE, MA | $53,190 | $53,190 | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2019 · filing |
| 1 | BARR FOUNDATION Fuzzy 1.00 | Organization or other | BOSTON, MA | $50,000 | - | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2019 · filing |
| 4 | ROCKEFELLER BROTHERS FUND Fuzzy 0.87 | Organization or other | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | - | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2019 · filing |
| 2 | JOHN MERCK FUND | Organization or other | BOSTON, MA | $10,000 | - | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2019 · filing |
| 5 | WILHELM MERCK | Person | MILTON VILLAGE, MA | $5,000 | - | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2019 · filing |
2014 · 2 contributors · $15K
2013 · 2 contributors · $15K
Contributors listed here are as reported on the filing. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $4,153,396 | $5,597,472 | $64,069,737 | $62,176,035 | $82,014 | - | $336,834 | - | - |
| 2023 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $2,856,107 | $4,031,536 | $62,426,771 | $61,985,006 | $97,705 | - | $399,991 | - | - |
| 2022 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $5,734,245 | $4,316,432 | $60,421,201 | $59,591,540 | $2,070,659 | - | $379,482 | - | - |
| 2021 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $7,748,138 | $4,373,075 | $72,962,854 | $71,471,701 | $101,142 | - | $347,553 | - | - |
| 2020 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $4,238,532 | $5,253,328 | $67,183,634 | $65,702,733 | $274,457 | - | $338,767 | - | - |
| 2019 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $1,181,378 | $3,713,620 | $61,366,399 | $60,480,215 | $149,042 | - | $326,219 | - | - |
| 2014 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $5,361,709 | $3,899,567 | $58,918,657 | $57,808,224 | $17,878 | - | $233,270 | - | - |
| 2013 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $3,173,191 | $3,643,293 | $60,170,939 | $59,223,141 | $14,971 | - | $231,295 | - | - |
Funders of this organization
4 grantors reported grants to this organization, $2,067,165 in all, tax years 2011 to 2022. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Type | Match | Years given | Grants | Total | Latest year | Latest year's amount | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE JOHN MERCK FUND | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “MERCK FAMILY FUND” | 2019, 2022 | 2 | $1,872,165 | 2022 | $1,862,165 | show |
| THE DEVONSHIRE FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “MERCK FAMILY FUND” | 2017-2018 | 2 | $100,000 | 2018 | $50,000 | show |
| THE HEISING-SIMONS FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “MERCK FAMILY FUND” | 2018 | 1 | $80,000 | 2018 | $80,000 | show |
| SURDNA FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “Merck Family Fund” | 2011 | 1 | $15,000 | 2011 | $15,000 | show |
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| MENEMSHA FAMILY FUND | IL | T21 | $2,260,367 | $1,129,233 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| ONE FAMILY FUND | NJ | Q33 | $5,536,671 | $5,340,145 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $144,180 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| HAMP FAMILY FUND | MI | T22 | $2,644,280 | $259,513 | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| ARGO FAMILY FUND | GA | Not reported | $2,455,654 | $2,788,475 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| SAND FAMILY FUND | PA | Not reported | $1,209,368 | $582,427 | DIRECTOR, CO | $20,814 | Similar name, revenue within 5x |
| FARMERS FAMILY FUND | CA | P60 | $584,260 | $313,590 | TREASURER AND DIRECTOR | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 10x |
| JTL FAMILY FUND | MO | T20 | $567,888 | $411,173 | SECRETARY/TR | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 10x |
| MORRIS FAMILY FUND | NV | T23 | $650,670 | $715,571 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 10x |
| FIELD FAMILY FUND | CA | Not reported | $749,475 | $739,718 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 10x |
| FRIED FAMILY FUND | NV | T50 | $700,179 | $51,720 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 10x |
| MENDOLA FAMILY FUND | NY | T22 | $37 | $275 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Similar name, revenue differs more than 10x |
| WAX FAMILY FUND | PA | Not reported | $127,896 | $54,164 | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | $225,441 | Similar name, revenue differs more than 10x |
| COX FAMILY FUND | MN | Not reported | $97,460 | $175,317 | VP/SECY | $0 | Similar name, revenue differs more than 10x |
| RGF FAMILY FUND | OK | Not reported | $43,095 | $45,618 | VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY | $0 | Similar name, revenue differs more than 10x |
| YBC FAMILY FUND | KS | N11 | $8,662 | $321 | President | $0 | Similar name, revenue differs more than 10x |
| IMP FAMILY FUND | MD | P60 | $1,289 | $24,225 | OFFICER/BOARD OF DIRECTOR | $0 | Similar name, revenue differs more than 10x |
| MCCOEN FAMILY FUND | NY | T20 | $66,605 | $76,267 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Similar name, revenue differs more than 10x |
| HAMMER FAMILY FUND | FL | Not reported | -$15,763 | $18,418 | TRUSTEE | $416 | Similar name, revenue differs more than 10x |
| BUCY FAMILY FUND | CO | T20 | $399,294 | $89,480 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Similar name, revenue differs more than 10x |
| HUNT FAMILY FUND | CT | T20 | $327,298 | $248,578 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Similar name, revenue differs more than 10x |
| McElroy Family Fund | DE | Not reported | $44,673 | $106,172 | Director | $0 | Similar name, revenue differs more than 10x |
| KURR FAMILY FUND | PA | T11 | $34,232 | $27,535 | TRUSTEE | $6,341 | Similar name, revenue differs more than 10x |
| FAMILY HELP FUND | CA | Not reported | $24,623 | $46,868 | Director | $0 | Similar name, revenue differs more than 10x |
| NEIL FAMILY FUND | CA | Not reported | $16,153 | $91,432 | MANAGING TRUSTEE | $0 | Similar name, revenue differs more than 10x |
| SEEBECK FAMILY FUND | MI | P99 | $1,200 | $12,092 | PRESIDENT/SECRETARY | $0 | Similar name, revenue differs more than 10x |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990PF · $5,597,472 spent · pay $499,900 · grants $4,624,836 · events $19,814
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $4,624,836 | 82.6% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $336,834 | 6.0% | |
| Fees: other professional | $239,265 | 4.3% | |
| Pension plans and employee benefits | $163,066 | 2.9% | |
| Taxes | $105,316 | 1.9% | |
| Other expenses | $48,521 | 0.9% | |
| Fees: accounting | $32,022 | 0.6% | |
| Occupancy | $21,048 | 0.4% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $19,814 | 0.4% | |
| Fees: legal | $6,750 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $5,597,472 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990PF · $4,031,536 spent · pay $611,744 · grants $2,740,202 · events $30,967
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $2,740,202 | 68.0% | |
| Fees: other professional | $440,131 | 10.9% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $399,991 | 9.9% | |
| Pension plans and employee benefits | $154,974 | 3.8% | |
| Taxes | $56,851 | 1.4% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $56,779 | 1.4% | |
| Other expenses | $43,102 | 1.1% | |
| Fees: legal | $40,624 | 1.0% | |
| Fees: accounting | $34,882 | 0.9% | |
| Occupancy | $33,033 | 0.8% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $30,967 | 0.8% | |
| Total | $4,031,536 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990PF · $4,316,432 spent · pay $556,385 · grants $2,995,165 · events $27,168
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $2,995,165 | 69.4% | |
| Fees: other professional | $581,597 | 13.5% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $379,482 | 8.8% | |
| Pension plans and employee benefits | $138,886 | 3.2% | |
| Occupancy | $46,496 | 1.1% | |
| Taxes | $39,840 | 0.9% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $38,017 | 0.9% | |
| Other expenses | $30,937 | 0.7% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $27,168 | 0.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $27,150 | 0.6% | |
| Fees: legal | $11,694 | 0.3% | |
| Total | $4,316,432 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990PF · $4,373,075 spent · pay $514,358 · grants $3,156,580 · events $2,823
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $3,156,580 | 72.2% | |
| Fees: other professional | $407,325 | 9.3% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $347,553 | 7.9% | |
| Taxes | $167,026 | 3.8% | |
| Pension plans and employee benefits | $133,239 | 3.0% | |
| Other expenses | $49,876 | 1.1% | |
| Occupancy | $47,300 | 1.1% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $33,566 | 0.8% | |
| Fees: accounting | $24,000 | 0.5% | |
| Fees: legal | $3,787 | 0.1% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $2,823 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $4,373,075 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990PF · $5,253,328 spent · pay $512,776 · grants $4,196,025 · events $5,453
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $4,196,025 | 79.9% | |
| Fees: other professional | $367,418 | 7.0% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $338,767 | 6.4% | |
| Pension plans and employee benefits | $143,648 | 2.7% | |
| Taxes | $66,309 | 1.3% | |
| Occupancy | $44,713 | 0.9% | |
| Other expenses | $37,284 | 0.7% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $30,361 | 0.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $23,350 | 0.4% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $5,453 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $5,253,328 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990PF · $3,713,620 spent · pay $507,585 · grants $2,597,550 · events $25,971
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $2,597,550 | 69.9% | |
| Fees: other professional | $451,795 | 12.2% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $326,219 | 8.8% | |
| Pension plans and employee benefits | $150,933 | 4.1% | |
| Occupancy | $42,068 | 1.1% | |
| Taxes | $34,146 | 0.9% | |
| Other expenses | $31,255 | 0.8% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $30,433 | 0.8% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $25,971 | 0.7% | |
| Fees: accounting | $23,250 | 0.6% | |
| Total | $3,713,620 | 100% |
2014 · Form 990PF · $3,899,567 spent · pay $386,855 · grants $2,737,460 · events $19,379
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $2,737,460 | 70.2% | |
| Fees: other professional | $497,960 | 12.8% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $233,270 | 6.0% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $116,309 | 3.0% | |
| Other expenses | $103,473 | 2.7% | |
| Taxes | $95,172 | 2.4% | |
| Pension plans and employee benefits | $37,276 | 1.0% | |
| Occupancy | $31,190 | 0.8% | |
| Fees: accounting | $21,500 | 0.6% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $19,379 | 0.5% | |
| Printing and publications | $2,294 | 0.1% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $2,264 | 0.1% | |
| Fees: legal | $2,020 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $3,899,567 | 100% |
2013 · Form 990PF · $3,643,293 spent · pay $374,327 · grants $2,314,221 · events $11,814
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $2,314,221 | 63.5% | |
| Fees: other professional | $457,498 | 12.6% | |
| Taxes | $289,772 | 8.0% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $231,295 | 6.3% | |
| Other expenses | $128,401 | 3.5% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $101,344 | 2.8% | |
| Pension plans and employee benefits | $41,688 | 1.1% | |
| Occupancy | $30,614 | 0.8% | |
| Printing and publications | $16,412 | 0.5% | |
| Fees: accounting | $15,450 | 0.4% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $11,814 | 0.3% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $4,784 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $3,643,293 | 100% |
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