Archibald Family Foundation #0724900
Archibald Family Foundation #0724900 is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its 2026 filing reports 32 grants totaling $320,000, supporting organizations including film and documentary groups, health organizations, and cultural institutions.
Archibald Family Foundation #0724900 at a glance
In short: Archibald Family Foundation #0724900 gave $320K across 32 grants in 2026 (avg $10K), top state Massachusetts. 19% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $320,000
- +20.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 32
- -3.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $10,000
- +23.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,076,595
- -0.6% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (6 of 32, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (41% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Archibald Family Foundation #0724900
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. It lists no formal requirements for forms or materials and no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None adopted.
- Deadline
- None adopted.
- Contact
Application contact: John A Mcbrine Nutter
Mailing address: 155 Seaport Blvd, Boston, MA 02210
Phone: (617) 439-2000
Email: jmcbrine@nutter.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Archibald Family Foundation #0724900 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Maria Mitchell Association ($73K). Together the top 10 received $250K.
Grant Size Distribution
157 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 154 grants of 157 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts (41%), California (17%), New York (15%), Utah (12%), and North Carolina (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Archibald Family Foundation #0724900 open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 6 of 32 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 78% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+5%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $234K (2021) to $320K (2026). In 2026 it made 32 grants totaling $320K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maria Mitchell Association Nantucket, MA | General | $72,500 |
| Utah Film Center Salt Lake City, UT | General | $37,500 |
| Southern Documentary Fund Durham, NC | General | $25,000 |
| The Film Collaborative Los Angeles, CA | General | $25,000 |
| Walking Iris Media San Francisco, CA | General | $25,000 |
| Women Make Movies New York, NY | General | $25,000 |
| Beth Israel Boston, MA | General | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| World Wildlife Defense Fund Washington, DC | General | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Massachusetts Boston, MA | General | $9,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,076,595 | $392,366 | $410,297 | $320,000 | 32 | $353,762 | $351,041 | $354,935 |
| 2025 | $3,094,529 | $752,828 | $344,259 | $266,500 | 33 | $299,815 | $714,113 | $335,425 |
| 2024 | $2,685,962 | $437,741 | $348,101 | $280,000 | 30 | $310,960 | $402,513 | $313,544 |
| 2023 | $2,596,322 | $191,822 | $361,709 | $306,000 | 32 | $331,370 | $162,303 | $303,860 |
| 2022 | $2,766,209 | $265,234 | $316,989 | $254,000 | 30 | $279,478 | $234,600 | $332,213 |
| 2021 | $2,817,964 | $378,227 | $281,770 | $234,000 | 29 | — | $353,015 | $276,145 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Archibald Family Foundation #0724900 reported a distributable amount of $355K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Utah Film Center says it uses curated film exhibition, educational programs, and artist support to engage audiences and build community. Walking Iris Media says it produces public educational documentary media and supports documentary filmmakers. Women Make Movies describes itself as a nonprofit media arts organization that facilitates the production, promotion, distribution, and exhibition of independent films by and about women. Planned Parenthood Federation of America states that its mission includes providing comprehensive reproductive and complementary health care services and advocating public policies.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 32 grants totaling $320,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $72,500, with a median grant of $5,000.
Notable 2026 grants included $72,500 to Maria Mitchell Association; $37,500 to Utah Film Center; $25,000 each to Southern Documentary Fund, The Film Collaborative, Walking Iris Media, and Women Make Movies; $10,000 each to Beth Israel, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, and World Wildlife Defense Fund; and $9,500 to Planned Parenthood of Massachusetts. The listed purposes were general.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists John LG Archibald, Mary A Poor, and John A McBrine Esq as trustees.
Archibald Family Foundation #0724900's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
John A. McBrine Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Lg Archibald
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary A. Poor
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Archibald Family Foundation #0724900
How much does Archibald Family Foundation #0724900 give each year?
Archibald Family Foundation #0724900 gave $320K across 32 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $267K across 33 grants.
What is Archibald Family Foundation #0724900's typical grant size?
Archibald Family Foundation #0724900's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,000, across 32 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Archibald Family Foundation #0724900 that year got $8K on average.
Where does Archibald Family Foundation #0724900 give grants?
Archibald Family Foundation #0724900's top state is Massachusetts, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (17%) and New York (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (8 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Nantucket, MA (3 grants) and Cambridge, MA (3 grants).
Does Archibald Family Foundation #0724900 give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Archibald Family Foundation #0724900's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Archibald Family Foundation #0724900's largest grantees?
Archibald Family Foundation #0724900's largest 2026 grantees include Maria Mitchell Association ($72,500), Utah Film Center ($37,500) and Southern Documentary Fund ($25,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Archibald Family Foundation #0724900?
Archibald Family Foundation #0724900 reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $354K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $355K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Archibald Family Foundation #0724900 fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Utah Film Center says it uses curated film exhibition, educational programs, and artist support to engage audiences and build community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Archibald Family Foundation #0724900?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Archibald Family Foundation #0724900's EIN?
Archibald Family Foundation #0724900's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3417222. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Archibald Family Foundation #0724900 accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Archibald Family Foundation #0724900 funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/archibald-family-foundation-0724900-morg_acba7e22cfd546d8a71f646cee42ca7d
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