Eckley Fund for the Poor of Boston
Net income to charitable organizations providing services to indigent persons located in the city of boston.
Eckley Fund for the Poor of Boston at a glance
In short: Eckley Fund for the Poor of Boston gave $44K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $44K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $43,500
- -11.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $43,500
- -11.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $43,500
- Total assets
- $1,526,833
- +5.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Eckley Fund for the Poor of Boston funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Cathleen Stone (FKA Thompson) Island Outward Bound Education Center Inc ($44K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Eckley Fund for the Poor of Boston gives
- Giving fell 46% from 2023 to 2026. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2024) to $81K (2023). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cathleen Stone (FKA Thompson) Island Outward Bound Education Center Inc Boston, MA | Provide charitable services to residents of boston in need of assistance | $43,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,526,833 | $159,698 | $78,800 | $43,500 | 1 | $159,698 |
| 2025 | $1,445,935 | $141,041 | $78,896 | $49,000 | 1 | $141,041 |
| 2024 | $1,383,790 | $133,892 | $66,918 | $38,500 | 1 | $133,892 |
| 2023 | $1,316,816 | $89,694 | $114,936 | $80,772 | 2 | $89,694 |
| 2022 | $1,342,058 | $197,904 | $46,443 | — | — | $197,904 |
| 2021 | $1,190,597 | $76,729 | $27,034 | — | — | $76,729 |
About Eckley Fund for the Poor of Boston
Based on IRS filings
Eckley Fund for the Poor of Boston is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $44K. Net investment income was $160K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Eckley Fund for the Poor of Boston's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
John F. Francini
Trustee & See Sch O
Trustee → Trustee & See Sch O, 2023
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Justin E. Oates
Trustee & See Sch O
Trustee → Trustee & See Sch O, 2023
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Thomas B. Moore (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Neil W. Rice (2021) — Trustee
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 Eckley Fund for the Poor of Boston
How much does Eckley Fund for the Poor of Boston give each year?
Eckley Fund for the Poor of Boston gave $44K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $49K across 1 grant.
How large is Eckley Fund for the Poor of Boston?
Eckley Fund for the Poor of Boston reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $160K.
What is Eckley Fund for the Poor of Boston?
Eckley Fund for the Poor of Boston is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Boston, MA. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Eckley Fund for the Poor of Boston operate?
Eckley Fund for the Poor of Boston has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Eckley Fund for the Poor of Boston's EIN?
Eckley Fund for the Poor of Boston's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6291076. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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