Eleanore Bennett Charitable Trust#2

WALTHAM, MA EIN: 30-0088372

Eleanore Bennett Charitable Trust#2 is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WALTHAM, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 22 grants totaling $118K. Net investment income was $138K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$5.2M

-2.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$118K

-29.2% YoY

Grant Count

-8.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5K

-22.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Eleanore Bennett Charitable Trust#2 reported a distributable amount of $251K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Eleanore Bennett Charitable Trust#2

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Massachusetts $508K (70%)

Maryland $98K (13%)

Georgia $62K (9%)

New Jersey $28K (4%)

New Hampshire $20K (3%)

Connecticut $13K (2%)

California $500 (0%)

New York $250 (0%)

States

California Connecticut Georgia Massachusetts Maryland New Hampshire New Jersey New York

Cities

AmericusAuburndaleBethesdaBostonBrightonBrooklineCambridgeClintonFalmouthFraminghamHyannisKeeneKentLincolnMalboroughMarlboroughNatickNew YorkNortonPrinceton

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$5,243,882	$5,370,016	$5,279,932
Revenue	$191,972	$390,290	$420,412
Expenses	$318,106	$300,206	$308,210
Qualifying Distributions	$267,436	$286,108	$281,337
Net Investment Income	$137,815	$375,923	$393,539
Distributable Amount	$250,629	$239,003	$290,776

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

114 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Eleanore Bennett Charitable Trust#2

Foundation

Boston Grants

ELEANORE BENNETT CHARITABLE TRUST#2

Amount

US $2,500 - US $20,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Cystic Fibrosis Foundation ($20,000), Tuft's Medical Center ($15,000), Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
A PLACE TO TURN NATICK, MA	AWARDS & GRANTS	$4,000
CRADLES TO CRAYONS BRIGHTON, MA	AWARDS & GRANTS	$5,000
CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION BETHESDA, MD	AWARDS & GRANTS	$20,000
DIGNITY MATTERS FRAMINGHAM, MA	AWARDS & GRANTS	$3,500
EARTHWATCH INSTITUTE BOSTON, MA	AWARDS & GRANTS	$2,500
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF CAPE COD AMERICUS, GA	AWARDS & GRANTS	$10,000
HIGH WATCH RECOVERY CENTER KENT, CT	AWARDS & GRANTS	$3,000
HOUSING ASSISTANCE CORPORATION HYANNIS, MA	AWARDS & GRANTS	$5,000
MARINE SCHOLARSHIP FUND PRINCETON, NJ	AWARDS & GRANTS	$5,000
NEADS DOGS FOR DEAF AND DISABLED AMERICANS PRINCETON, MA	AWARDS & GRANTS	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JAMES C MURPHY	TRUSTEE P/T	15	$69,000

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eleanore Bennett Charitable Trust#2?

Eleanore Bennett Charitable Trust#2 is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WALTHAM, MA. It holds $5.2M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Eleanore Bennett Charitable Trust#2?

As of 2024, Eleanore Bennett Charitable Trust#2 holds $5.2M in total assets with $192K in annual revenue. It awarded 22 grants totaling $118K in 2024.

Where does Eleanore Bennett Charitable Trust#2 operate?

Eleanore Bennett Charitable Trust#2 has awarded grants in California, Connecticut, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York.

What size grants does Eleanore Bennett Charitable Trust#2 award?

In 2024, Eleanore Bennett Charitable Trust#2 awarded 22 grants totaling $118K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Eleanore Bennett Charitable Trust#2 required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Eleanore Bennett Charitable Trust#2 reported a distributable amount of $251K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Eleanore Bennett Charitable Trust#2's EIN?

Eleanore Bennett Charitable Trust#2's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0088372. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.