Blanche M Walsh Charity Trust
The Blanche M Walsh Charity Trust is a charitable foundation based in Lowell, Massachusetts. The trust provides philanthropic support to nonprofit organizations across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.0M
+18.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$303K
+1.5% YoY
Grant Count
75
+10.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
-8.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust supports organizations within the following fields of interest:
- Education
- Science education and STEM
- Elementary and higher education
- Disaster preparedness and relief
- COVID-19 relief efforts
Grantmaking
The trust makes grants to education nonprofits and organizations focused on science education and STEM initiatives.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust primarily focuses on Massachusetts, with particular attention to the Lowell area and surrounding communities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,950,881 | $5,892,282 | $5,882,410 |
| Revenue | $1,504,046 | $348,070 | $331,057 |
| Expenses | $406,880 | $385,812 | $334,989 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $406,880 | $385,812 | $334,989 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,400,355 | $261,258 | $355,373 |
| Distributable Amount | $390,030 | $374,030 | $373,016 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
103 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cynthia A Kelleher | Trustee | 12.5 | $38,000 |
| Albert P Manzi III Esquire | Trustee | 12.5 | $38,000 |
| Nancy Donohoe | Advisor | 6.5 | $15,000 |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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