Blanche M Walsh Charity Trust
Blanche M Walsh Charity Trust is a private foundation based in Lowell, Massachusetts. It makes grants to an individual recipient charitable, religious, and/or educational organizations.
Blanche M Walsh Charity Trust at a glance
In short: Blanche M Walsh Charity Trust gave $303K across 75 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $303,350
- +1.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 75
- +10.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,045
- -8.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $6,950,881
- +18.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (53% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Blanche M Walsh Charity Trust
- How to Apply
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Applications and instructions are available upon request. The filing says applications should be requested by November 1 and completed applications returned to and received by the Trust by December 1.
- Review Cycle
- Request applications by November 1; completed applications must be received by December 1.
- Deadline
- Request applications by November 1; completed applications must be received by December 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Cynthia Kelleher Al Manzi Trustees
Mailing address: PO Box 238, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: (978) 452-0040
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Blanche M Walsh Charity Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Academy of Notre Dame Dr Pacifico ($15K). Together the top 10 received $77K.
Organizations only. It also paid 17 grants to individuals ($97,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
146 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 143 grants of 146 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Massachusetts recipients received 53% of grant dollars. Other leading recipient states were New York (7%), Texas (5%), Connecticut (5%), and Illinois (4%). Reported Massachusetts grantees included organizations in Lowell, Lawrence, and other communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 75 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Blanche M Walsh Charity Trust gives
- 74% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $249K (2020) to $303K (2024). In 2024 it made 75 grants totaling $303K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Academy of Notre Dame Dr Pacifico Tyngsboro, MA | Financial Aid to deserving students | $15,000 |
| 13 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $88,000 |
| St Johns Prep Edward Hardiman Danvers, MA | Full Tuition for Bellesini Academy Students | $12,500 |
| Merrimack Valley Catholic Charities Lowell, MA | Funding to operate food pantry. | $10,000 |
| Montague Catholic Social Ministries Turners Falls, MA | Attn: Liz Toyoda- Family resource center support. | $5,500 |
| Cardinal Shehan Center Bridgetport, CT | Attn: Terry OConnor - To Provide 10 Children at no cost to their Summer Day Camp. | $5,500 |
| Haitian Health Foundation Norwich, CT | Attn: Marilyn Lowney - Provide healthcare & nutrition system. | $5,000 |
| Anna Maria College Paxton, MA | Attn: Ryan Murphy - Financial Assistance for ten students. | $5,000 |
| NativityWorcester Worcester, MA | Attn: Andrea Bazarian - Help support additional expenses due to expansion to include girls in program. | $5,000 |
| Lawrence Catholic Academy Lawrence, MA | Attn: Karen Miller - Scholarship assistance to five low income families. | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,950,881 | $1,504,046 | $406,880 | $303,350 | 75 | $406,880 | $1,400,355 | $390,030 |
| 2023 | $5,892,282 | $348,070 | $385,812 | $299,000 | 68 | $385,812 | $261,258 | $374,030 |
| 2022 | $5,882,410 | $331,057 | $334,989 | $249,200 | 1 | $334,989 | $355,373 | $373,016 |
| 2021 | $5,680,121 | $332,171 | $358,686 | $277,950 | 1 | $358,686 | $275,605 | $329,592 |
| 2020 | $5,682,466 | $324,035 | $325,263 | $249,200 | 1 | — | $440,940 | $322,122 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Blanche M Walsh Charity Trust reported a distributable amount of $390K for 2024 — 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 Trust is provided. Its filing states that awards are restricted to an individual recipient charitable, religious, and/or educational organizations.
Grantees’ stated missions illustrate some of the work supported. An individual recipient High School describes itself as an independent Catholic college preparatory school that admits academically qualified students without regard to race, color, or ethnic origin. Cardinal Shehan Center says it provides educational, social, recreational, and athletic opportunities for low- and moderate-income and inner-city youth. Haitian Health Foundation describes its mission as improving the health and well-being of women, children, families, and communities in Haiti through healthcare, education, and community development.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Trust reported 75 grants totaling $303,350. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $15,000, with a median of $3,500.
Among the largest reported grants were $15,000 to Academy of an individual recipient for financial aid to deserving students and $15,000 to St. Michael School for financial aid assistance. St. John’s Prep received $12,500 for full tuition for Bellesini Academy students. Saint Patrick School received $10,000 for financial aid to needy students, and Bellesini Academy received $10,000 to sponsor expenses for two students. An individual recipient Charities received $10,000 for food pantry operations. An individual recipient High School received $10,000 for tuition assistance.
Other reported grants included $7,500 to an individual recipient Catholic School for tutoring students with learning challenges, $6,500 to an individual recipient High School for financial aid to inner-city students in the Montagne Scholars Initiative, $5,500 to an individual recipient Social Ministries for family resource center support, and $5,500 to Cardinal Shehan Center to provide summer day camp at no cost to 10 children. Haitian Health Foundation received $5,000 in 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Cynthia A. Kelleher and Albert P. Manzi III, Esquire, as trustees, and Nancy Donohoe as advisor.
Blanche M Walsh Charity Trust's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cynthia A Kelleher
Trustee
On filings since 2020
12.5 hrs/week
$29K (2020) → $38K (2024)
Albert P Manzi III Esquire
Trustee
Counsel & Trustee → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2022
12.5 hrs/week
$29K (2023) → $38K (2024)
Nancy Donohoe
Advisor
On filings since 2020
6.5 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $15K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert F Murphy Jr. (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $38K, to Cynthia A Kelleher (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Blanche M Walsh Charity Trust
How much does Blanche M Walsh Charity Trust give each year?
Blanche M Walsh Charity Trust gave $303K across 75 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $299K across 68 grants.
What is Blanche M Walsh Charity Trust's typical grant size?
Blanche M Walsh Charity Trust's median grant in 2024 was $3,500, and its average grant was $4,045, across 75 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Blanche M Walsh Charity Trust give grants?
Blanche M Walsh Charity Trust gives mostly in Massachusetts: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (7%) and Texas (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Worcester, MA (4 grants), Chicago, IL (3 grants), Lawrence, MA (2 grants) and St. Louis, MO (2 grants).
Does Blanche M Walsh Charity Trust give general operating support?
Occasionally: 3% of Blanche M Walsh Charity Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 75) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Blanche M Walsh Charity Trust's largest grantees?
Blanche M Walsh Charity Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Academy of Notre Dame Dr Pacifico ($15,000), St Johns Prep Edward Hardiman ($12,500) and Merrimack Valley Catholic Charities ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 17 grants to individuals ($97,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 12% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Blanche M Walsh Charity Trust?
Blanche M Walsh Charity Trust reported $7.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $407K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $390K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Blanche M Walsh Charity Trust fund?
No mission statement for the Trust is provided. Its filing states that awards are restricted to an individual recipient charitable, religious, and/or educational organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Blanche M Walsh Charity Trust?
Applications and instructions are available upon request. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Blanche M Walsh Charity Trust's EIN?
Blanche M Walsh Charity Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6311841. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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