1638 Fund Charitable Trust
Operating support for the MRO expenses of the armory, Museum and Library of Massachusetts Ancient & Honorable Artillery Co. located at Fanuel Hall open to general public, visitors and tourists.
1638 Fund Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: 1638 Fund Charitable Trust gave $60K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $60K). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $60,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $60,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $60,000
- Total assets
- $1,464,037
- +11.3% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who 1638 Fund Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ancient & Honorable Artillery Company ($60K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How 1638 Fund Charitable Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−8%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2024) to $142K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $60K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ancient & Honorable Artillery Company | Preserve the mission and museum of the Ancient & Honorable Company | $60,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,464,037 | $138,099 | $81,670 | $60,000 | 1 | — | $56,849 | — |
| 2024 | $1,315,653 | $266,943 | $77,607 | $60,000 | 1 | — | $47,203 | — |
| 2023 | $1,093,692 | $90,599 | $77,631 | $65,000 | Total only | — | $59,640 | — |
| 2022 | $1,005,088 | $74,014 | $94,141 | $65,000 | 1 | — | $23,331 | — |
| 2021 | $1,220,533 | $70,549 | $108,690 | $142,357 | 2 | $107,483 | $75,667 | — |
| 2020 | $1,211,962 | $247,634 | $84,716 | $68,300 | 3 | — | $81,824 | $50,354 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About 1638 Fund Charitable Trust
Based on IRS filings
1638 Fund Charitable Trust is a public charity, based in Brookline, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $60K. Net investment income was $57K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
1638 Fund Charitable Trust is led by Joseph A Milano, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joseph A Milano
Chairman
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian S Kane
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerome V Sweeney II
Secretary
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Frederick L. Hauck Jr. (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about 1638 Fund Charitable Trust
How much does 1638 Fund Charitable Trust give each year?
1638 Fund Charitable Trust gave $60K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $60K across 1 grant.
How large is 1638 Fund Charitable Trust?
1638 Fund Charitable Trust reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $138K.
Where does 1638 Fund Charitable Trust operate?
1638 Fund Charitable Trust has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is 1638 Fund Charitable Trust's EIN?
1638 Fund Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-6882714. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 5, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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