Edgar & Pauline Main Family Foundation
The Edgar & Pauline Main Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Pennington, New Jersey. Its 2026 filing reports grants to organizations in Massachusetts and Washington, DC, including arts and cultural organizations, social-service providers, and a food pantry.
Edgar & Pauline Main Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Edgar & Pauline Main Family Foundation gave $68K across 17 grants in 2026 (avg $4K), mostly in Massachusetts. 59% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $68,400
- +20.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 17
- +88.9% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $4,024
- -36.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $771,150
- +0.0% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 59% first-time grantees (10 of 17, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (99% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Edgar & Pauline Main Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- Review Cycle
- February 15. The 2026 deadline has passed as of October 2, 2026.
- Deadline
- February 15.
- Contact
Application contact: Stephanie Blanchard
Mailing address: PO Box 602, White Horse, MA 02381
Phone: (609) 274-6834
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edgar & Pauline Main Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra ($25K). Together the top 10 received $64K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 56 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Pennington, New Jersey. In filing year 2026, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and 1% went to recipients in Washington, DC. Most of the listed Massachusetts grants were to organizations in Plymouth.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Edgar & Pauline Main Family Foundation open to new grantees?
59%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 10 of 17 grantees (59%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 35% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 55% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 172% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2021) to $68K (2026). In 2026 it made 17 grants totaling $68K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra Plymouth, MA | Unrestricted General | $25,000 |
| Plymouth Guild Inc Plymouth, MA | Unrestricted General | $19,000 |
| Christ Church Parish Food Pantry Plymouth, MA | Unrestricted General | $7,000 |
| Pilgrim Society Plymouth, MA | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
| The Home for Little Wanderers Inc Boston, MA | Unrestricted General | $2,400 |
| South Shore Community Action Council Plymouth, MA | Unrestricted General | $1,500 |
| Cape Abilities Inc Hyannis, MA | Unrestricted General | $1,000 |
| Nathan Hale Foundation Plymouth, MA | Unrestricted General | $1,000 |
| Greater Plymouth Performing Arts Center Plymouth, MA | Unrestricted General | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | Unrestricted General | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $771,150 | $82,367 | $82,211 | $68,400 | 17 | $75,801 | $75,027 | $44,080 |
| 2025 | $771,085 | $10,748 | $79,782 | $57,000 | 9 | $66,080 | $6,553 | $41,275 |
| 2024 | $839,332 | $90,191 | $47,239 | $29,500 | 9 | $40,641 | $82,756 | $39,394 |
| 2023 | $796,535 | $35,746 | $62,563 | $44,200 | 10 | $54,426 | $29,698 | $37,452 |
| 2022 | $823,375 | $117,191 | $78,242 | $59,600 | 11 | $70,693 | $110,875 | $45,674 |
| 2021 | $784,480 | $63,330 | $43,340 | $28,150 | 6 | — | $57,492 | $41,733 |
| 2020 | $764,492 | $60,638 | $62,485 | $51,600 | 7 | — | $56,136 | $39,487 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edgar & Pauline Main Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $44K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants included support for arts and cultural organizations, social services, a food pantry, animal rescue, and humanitarian crisis response. For example, the Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra describes its work as presenting live music and educational programs, while Plymouth Guild says it advances interest, education, skill, and appreciation of arts and crafts in the Plymouth area. The South Shore Community Action Council describes its mission as working to eliminate poverty on the South Shore. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation gave $68,400 through 17 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $25,000, with a median of $1,000. Its largest grants included $25,000 to Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra, $19,000 to Plymouth Guild, $7,000 to Christ Church Parish Food Pantry, and $5,000 to the Pilgrim Society. Other listed grants included $2,400 to The Home for Little Wanderers, $1,500 to South Shore Community Action Council, and $1,000 each to Cape Abilities, Nathan Hale Foundation, Greater Plymouth Performing Arts Center, World Central Kitchen, Black Feather Rescue, and Plymouth Taskforce to End Homelessness. The filing lists each grant’s purpose as unrestricted general.
The foundation’s 2025 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It accepts unsolicited requests. Applicants must submit a written detailed analysis of the grant request’s purpose with supporting financial data, and must be a 501(c)(3) organization.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Bank of America N.A., Nicole C. Benaksas, Paul Blanchard, and Stephanie Blanchard as co-trustees.
Edgar & Pauline Main Family Foundation's 2026 filing lists 4 officers; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America N A
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $10K (2026)
Paul Blanchard
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $0 (2026)
Stephanie Blanchard
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $0 (2026)
Nicole C. Benaksas
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$3K (2022) → $0 (2026)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Nita Walters (2020–2022) — Co-Trustee
- Former: Nicole Blanchard (2020–2021) — Co-Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $10K, to Bank of America N a (Co-Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Edgar & Pauline Main Family Foundation
How much does Edgar & Pauline Main Family Foundation give each year?
Edgar & Pauline Main Family Foundation gave $68K across 17 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $57K across 9 grants.
What is Edgar & Pauline Main Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Edgar & Pauline Main Family Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,024, across 17 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Edgar & Pauline Main Family Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Edgar & Pauline Main Family Foundation give grants?
Edgar & Pauline Main Family Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Plymouth, MA (12 grants).
Does Edgar & Pauline Main Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Edgar & Pauline Main Family Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Edgar & Pauline Main Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Edgar & Pauline Main Family Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra ($25,000), Plymouth Guild Inc ($19,000) and Christ Church Parish Food Pantry ($7,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Edgar & Pauline Main Family Foundation?
Edgar & Pauline Main Family Foundation reported $771K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $76K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $44K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Edgar & Pauline Main Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants included support for arts and cultural organizations, social services, a food pantry, animal rescue, and humanitarian crisis response. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edgar & Pauline Main Family Foundation?
Edgar & Pauline Main Family Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Edgar & Pauline Main Family Foundation's EIN?
Edgar & Pauline Main Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6732462. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Edgar & Pauline Main Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Edgar & Pauline Main Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/edgar-and-pauline-main-family-foundation-morg_9418a2c2f97c49d1add665bfb9a9babd
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