Christ Child Society of Greater Boston
Christ Child Society of Greater Boston is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Newton, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $162K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $6K. Net investment income was $3K.
Christ Child Society of Greater Boston at a glance
In short: Christ Child Society of Greater Boston gave $6K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,860
- +358.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +300.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,465
- +14.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,435
- Total assets
- $161,870
- +0.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (72% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Christ Child Society of Greater Boston funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Christ Child Society ($2K). Together the top 4 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Christ Child Society of Greater Boston gives
- Giving grew 312% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 74% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2023) to $6K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Christ Child Society Bethesda, MD | Unrestricted | $1,640 |
| Capuano Early Childhood Center Somerville, MA | Needy children | $1,460 |
| St Theresa of the Child Jesus Schoo Somerville, MA | Needy children | $1,409 |
| Yawkey Center Chatholic Charities o Boston, MA | Needy children | $1,351 |
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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 | $161,870 | $7,290 | $5,931 | $5,860 | 4 | $5,860 | $3,035 | $7,883 |
| 2023 | $160,511 | $6,664 | $3,670 | $1,278 | 1 | $3,587 | $2,569 | $7,792 |
| 2022 | $157,518 | $4,866 | $9,574 | $1,412 | 1 | $9,495 | $2,351 | $7,841 |
| 2021 | $162,226 | $5,388 | $7,879 | $1,421 | 1 | $7,586 | $2,074 | $8,015 |
| 2020 | $164,717 | $7,075 | $12,779 | $1,473 | 1 | — | $2,985 | $8,338 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Christ Child Society of Greater Boston reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Christ Child Society of Greater Boston is led by Jane McGuire, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jane McGuire
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Cotton
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gert Doherty
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathie Long
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Brainard
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marian Burns
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Risio
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Barsamian
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Piepgrass
Clerk
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Christ Child Society of Greater Boston
How much does Christ Child Society of Greater Boston give each year?
Christ Child Society of Greater Boston gave $6K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1K across 1 grant.
What is Christ Child Society of Greater Boston's typical grant size?
Christ Child Society of Greater Boston's median grant in 2024 was $1,435, and its average grant was $1,465, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Christ Child Society of Greater Boston give grants?
Christ Child Society of Greater Boston gives mostly in Massachusetts: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (28%). The most frequent recipient cities were Somerville, MA (2 grants).
Does Christ Child Society of Greater Boston give general operating support?
Yes: 25% of Christ Child Society of Greater Boston's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Needy children" (3 grants).
How large is Christ Child Society of Greater Boston?
Christ Child Society of Greater Boston reported $162K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (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 is Christ Child Society of Greater Boston?
Christ Child Society of Greater Boston is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Newton, MA. It holds $162K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Christ Child Society of Greater Boston's EIN?
Christ Child Society of Greater Boston's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2103757. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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