Esmond Harmsworth 1997 Charitable Foundation
The Esmond Harmsworth 1997 Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Halifax, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing says it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Esmond Harmsworth 1997 Charitable Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $5,117
- -41.3% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $164
- -35.9% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $3,757
- +200.1% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Esmond Harmsworth 1997 Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 341, Halifax, MA 02338
Phone: (508) 353-6175
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Esmond Harmsworth 1997 Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2020 grantees are located in Boston, Massachusetts, and Providence, Rhode Island. The available information does not state a geographic focus for the foundation.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 14 grants totaling $187K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lambda Legal New York, NY | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Boston Foundation Boston, MA | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Family Equality Council New York, NY | General Fund | $25,000 |
| MAP (Medical Assistance Programs) Brunswick, GA | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Glad Boston, MA | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Sero Project Milford, PA | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Beth Israel Hospital Boston, MA | General Fund | $10,000 |
| MSCPA Boston, MA | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Pine Street Inn Boston, MA | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Redwood Library Newport, RI | General Fund | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,117 | $164 | $3,757 | — | — | — | $290 |
| 2024 | $8,710 | $256 | $1,252 | — | — | — | $379 |
| 2021 | $9,582 | $129 | $125 | — | — | $4 | $407 |
| 2020 | $9,578 | $187,094 | $187,038 | $187,000 | 14 | $56 | $459 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Esmond Harmsworth 1997 Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $290 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed 2020 grantees include organizations whose own missions address community grantmaking and opportunity (Boston Foundation), homelessness and housing (Pine Street Inn), queer and trans people of color through the arts (The Theater Offensive), and services, support, advocacy, and education for LGBTQIA2S+ youth and young adults (Youth Pride).
Grantmaking
The filing data reports a grant count of zero for 2025, 2024, and 2021; it does not provide grant amounts for those years. Listed 2020 grants include $25,000 to Boston Foundation Inc., $10,000 to Pine Street Inn Inc., $10,000 to The Theater Offensive Inc., and $5,000 to Youth Pride Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Esmond Harmsworth, deceased, as a trustee and Sean Giles as a trustee.
Esmond Harmsworth 1997 Charitable Foundation is led by Sean Giles, Trustee on the 2025 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sean Giles
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Esmond Harmsworth (2020–2025) — Trustee · Filing note: Deceased 4925
- Former: James Richardson (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Esmond Harmsworth 1997 Charitable Foundation
How large is Esmond Harmsworth 1997 Charitable Foundation?
Esmond Harmsworth 1997 Charitable Foundation reported $5K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $164.
What does Esmond Harmsworth 1997 Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Esmond Harmsworth 1997 Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Esmond Harmsworth 1997 Charitable Foundation make grants?
The listed 2020 grantees are located in Boston, Massachusetts, and Providence, Rhode Island. The available information does not state a geographic focus for the foundation.
How much is Esmond Harmsworth 1997 Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Esmond Harmsworth 1997 Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $290 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Esmond Harmsworth 1997 Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Esmond Harmsworth 1997 Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6838152. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Esmond Harmsworth 1997 Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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