Fiduciary Charitable Foundation DBA Fiduciary Trust Charitable
Fiduciary Charitable Foundation, which operates as Fiduciary Trust Charitable, is a public charity based in Boston, Massachusetts. Established in 1990, it facilitates charitable giving by accepting marketable securities and distributing the proceeds as grants according to donor instructions, and by sponsoring and administering donor-advised funds.
Fiduciary Charitable Foundation DBA Fiduciary Trust Charitable at a glance
In short: Fiduciary Charitable Foundation DBA Fiduciary Trust Charitable gave $49.4M across 299 grants in 2024 (avg $165K), top state California. 39% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $49,382,561
- -0.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 299
- +8.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $165,159
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $112,185,493
- +3.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (115 of 298, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (31% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Fiduciary Charitable Foundation DBA Fiduciary Trust Charitable
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Fiduciary Trust Co PO Box 558, Boston, MA 02205-5806
Phone: (617) 292-6766
Website: https://ftcharitable.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fiduciary Charitable Foundation DBA Fiduciary Trust Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Carbon Mapper Inc ($10.0M). Together the top 10 received $33.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
1,062 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 845 grants of 1,062 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in California (31%), New York (23%), Washington, DC (18%), Massachusetts (15%), and Colorado (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 299 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Fiduciary Charitable Foundation DBA Fiduciary Trust Charitable open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 115 of 298 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $136K; repeat grants $185K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $20K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4.6M (2020) to $49.5M (2023). In 2024 it made 299 grants totaling $49.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carbon Mapper Inc Pasadena, CA | Donations | $10,000,000 |
| Windward Fund Washington, DC | Donations | $7,730,000 |
| RF Catalytic Capital Inc New York, NY | Donations | $5,000,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc New York, NY | Donations | $3,250,000 |
| Rockefeller Family Fund Inc - New York, NY | Donations | $1,781,162 |
| Climate Lead Inc San Francisco, CA | Donations | $1,666,667 |
| Entrepreneurship for All Inc Lowell, MA | Donations | $1,077,400 |
| Rocky Mountain Institute Boulder, CO | Donations | $1,030,000 |
| Brown University Providence, RI | Donations | $1,001,500 |
| Tides Foundation - Depository Account San Francisco, CA | Donations | $1,000,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $112,185,493 | $61,054,716 | $57,820,814 | $49,382,561 | 299 | $14,449,765 |
| 2023 | $108,834,291 | $52,413,412 | $51,506,572 | $49,517,801 | 275 | $32,169,711 |
| 2022 | $115,277,256 | $36,442,800 | $29,327,141 | $25,564,235 | 113 | $-16,666,137 |
| 2021 | $117,480,981 | $103,573,534 | $7,270,604 | $5,881,318 | 181 | $5,092,888 |
| 2020 | $21,159,232 | $19,649,743 | $5,321,554 | $4,615,986 | 194 | $1,429,302 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to facilitate charitable giving by accepting marketable securities, liquidating the assets, and distributing proceeds to designated charities, as well as sponsoring and administering donor-advised funds.
Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions span several areas. For example, Windward Fund says it helps leaders pursue solutions to the climate crisis and other environmental challenges through fiscal sponsorship services. Climate Lead says it empowers philanthropic leaders to take climate action, and Rocky Mountain Institute says it works to transform the global energy system toward a zero-carbon future. Other recipients include Entrepreneurship for All, which says it accelerates economic and social impact through inclusive entrepreneurship, and Lappin Foundation, which says it works to enhance Jewish identity across generations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 299 grants totaling $49,382,561. Grant amounts ranged from $5,100 to $10,000,000, with a median of $15,000. The organization says its grants are made according to donor instructions and that it conducts due diligence to ensure grantees are eligible 501(c)(3) public charities likely to use funds exclusively for charitable purposes.
The largest reported 2024 grants included $10,000,000 to Carbon Mapper Inc.; $7,730,000 to Windward Fund; $5,000,000 to RF Catalytic Capital Inc.; $3,250,000 to Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc.; and $1,781,162 to Rockefeller Family Fund Inc. Other notable grants included $1,666,667 to Climate Lead Inc., $1,077,400 to Entrepreneurship for All Inc., and $1,030,000 to Rocky Mountain Institute.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Peter Brown, Emily McCann, Doug Marshall, and Robin Powell Mandjes (trustee as of February 28, 2024) as trustees. It lists Todd Eckler as president/executive director and Adam Thompson as CFO.
Fiduciary Charitable Foundation DBA Fiduciary Trust Charitable is led by Todd Eckler, President & Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Todd Eckler
President & Executive Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Marshall
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily McCann
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Brown
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin Powell Mandjes
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Thompson
CFO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Fiduciary Charitable Foundation DBA Fiduciary Trust Charitable
How much does Fiduciary Charitable Foundation DBA Fiduciary Trust Charitable give each year?
Fiduciary Charitable Foundation DBA Fiduciary Trust Charitable gave $49.4M across 299 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $49.5M across 275 grants.
What is Fiduciary Charitable Foundation DBA Fiduciary Trust Charitable's typical grant size?
Fiduciary Charitable Foundation DBA Fiduciary Trust Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $165,159, across 299 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Fiduciary Charitable Foundation DBA Fiduciary Trust Charitable that year got $136K on average.
Where does Fiduciary Charitable Foundation DBA Fiduciary Trust Charitable give grants?
Fiduciary Charitable Foundation DBA Fiduciary Trust Charitable's top state is California, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (23%) and District of Columbia (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (41 grants), New York, NY (27 grants), Washington, DC (18 grants) and Brookline, MA (8 grants).
Does Fiduciary Charitable Foundation DBA Fiduciary Trust Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 299 grants with a stated purpose on Fiduciary Charitable Foundation DBA Fiduciary Trust Charitable's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donations" (299 grants).
Who are Fiduciary Charitable Foundation DBA Fiduciary Trust Charitable's largest grantees?
Fiduciary Charitable Foundation DBA Fiduciary Trust Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Carbon Mapper Inc ($10,000,000), Windward Fund ($7,730,000) and RF Catalytic Capital Inc ($5,000,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Fiduciary Charitable Foundation DBA Fiduciary Trust Charitable?
Fiduciary Charitable Foundation DBA Fiduciary Trust Charitable reported $112.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $61.1M.
What does Fiduciary Charitable Foundation DBA Fiduciary Trust Charitable fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to facilitate charitable giving by accepting marketable securities, liquidating the assets, and distributing proceeds to designated charities, as well as sponsoring and administering donor-advised funds. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fiduciary Charitable Foundation DBA Fiduciary Trust Charitable?
Fiduciary Charitable Foundation DBA Fiduciary Trust Charitable has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check ftcharitable.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Fiduciary Charitable Foundation DBA Fiduciary Trust Charitable's EIN?
Fiduciary Charitable Foundation DBA Fiduciary Trust Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6649138. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Fiduciary Charitable Foundation DBA Fiduciary Trust Charitable funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/fiduciary-charitable-foundation-dba-fiduciary-trust-charitable-morg_c311033d52744c0195d0318a75a14421
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