Freedom Trail Foundation Inc
To maintain, sustain, improve, augment, promote, and publicize a walking trail connecting boston's historic sites. The organization also provides educational insight as to the walking trail and its rich history.
Freedom Trail Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Freedom Trail Foundation Inc gave $135K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $134,536
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- Average grant
- $26,907
- Median grant
- $20,417
- Total assets
- $5,222,754
- +12.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Freedom Trail Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Revolutionary Spaces ($60K). Together the top 5 received $135K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2020) to $135K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $135K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Revolutionary Spaces Boston, MA | See Part IV | $59,951 |
| Paul Revere Memorial Association Boston, MA | See Part IV | $20,834 |
| Boston Parks & Recreation Boston, MA | See Part IV | $20,417 |
| Old North Foundation Boston, MA | See Part IV | $16,667 |
| King's Chapel Boston, MA | See Part IV | $16,667 |
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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 | $5,222,754 | $1,769,061 | $1,383,275 | $134,536 | 5 | $139,815 |
| 2023 | $4,639,810 | $1,712,032 | $1,205,401 | — | — | $81,738 |
| 2022 | $3,894,463 | $1,367,604 | $1,026,626 | — | — | $102,971 |
| 2021 | $3,690,662 | $689,813 | $681,169 | — | — | $53,546 |
| 2020 | $3,306,799 | $346,412 | $771,187 | $13,200 | 1 | $49,828 |
About Freedom Trail Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Freedom Trail Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $135K. Net investment income was $140K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Freedom Trail Foundation Inc is led by Suzanne Taylor, Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 22 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Suzanne Taylor
Executive Director
Ftf Executive Director → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$140K (2020) → $157K (2024)
Mark O'Toole
Chair
Chairman → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Bradford Gallup
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Lovett
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Nucci
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Kottaridis
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nikki Stewart
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nina Zannieri
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Sacco
Clerk & Director
Clerk → Clerk & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adrian Smith
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Borders
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nat Sheidley
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Noelle Trent
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Reverend Joy Fallon
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Berenson
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Maitland-Lewis
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Commander Crystal Schaefer
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Clay
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph G. Dilorenzo
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter S. Farnum
Clerk
Director → Clerk, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Dimino
Vice Chair
Vice Chairman → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terence Ankner
Vice Chair
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Commander Billie June Farrell (2023) — Director
- Former: Peter Abbott (2023) — Director
- Former: Ed Feather (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Gretchen Horton (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: John Benda (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Kate Davis (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Larry Zabar (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Michael Creasey (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Nat Shiedley (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Rick Berenson (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Tk Ankner (2021–2022) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Emily Bradford (2022) — Director
- Former: Nancy Csaplar (2020) — Director
- Former: TK Anker (2020) — Vice Chairman
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $157K, to Suzanne Taylor (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Freedom Trail Foundation Inc
How much does Freedom Trail Foundation Inc give each year?
Freedom Trail Foundation Inc gave $135K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Freedom Trail Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Freedom Trail Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,417, and its average grant was $26,907, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Freedom Trail Foundation Inc give grants?
Freedom Trail Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (5 grants).
Does Freedom Trail Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Freedom Trail Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "See Part IV" (5 grants).
Who are Freedom Trail Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Freedom Trail Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Revolutionary Spaces ($59,951), Paul Revere Memorial Association ($20,834) and Boston Parks & Recreation ($20,417), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Freedom Trail Foundation Inc?
Freedom Trail Foundation Inc reported $5.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What is Freedom Trail Foundation Inc?
Freedom Trail Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Boston, MA. It holds $5.2M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Freedom Trail Foundation Inc's EIN?
Freedom Trail Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2440031. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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