Blanche M Walsh Charity Trust

LOWELL, MA EIN: 04-6311841

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

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

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

21states
+13 more states

Cities

AustinBelmontBraintreeBridgetportBristowBronxBronx NyCascoChicagoDanversEl PasoErieEverettFairfieldFallriverFarrellFitchbergFlorissantForestvilleFort Scott

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$414K$827K$1M$2M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
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

$0$76K$152K$228K$303K1 grants20201 grants20211 grants202268 grants202375 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Academy of Notre Dame Dr…$15KSt Michael SchoolSue Rogge$15KSt Johns Prep Edward Har…$13KSaint Patrick School Mar…$10KBellesini AcademyJulie D…$10KMerrimack Valley Catholi…$10KMalden Catholic High Sch…$10KCentral Catholic High Sc…$7KAustin Prep John Weber$7KMontague Catholic Social…$6K

Grant Size Distribution

103 grants across all recorded years

100<$50K$50–100K2$100–250K1$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

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

Cynthia A KelleherTrustee$38KAlbert P Manzi III E…Trustee$38KNancy DonohoeAdvisor$15K

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Cynthia A KelleherTrustee12.5$38,000
Albert P Manzi III EsquireTrustee12.5$38,000
Nancy DonohoeAdvisor6.5$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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