Guiffre Vincent

Private foundation · Grantmaker Boston, MA EIN: 45-6505224

Guiffre Vincent is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its 2023 IRS filing is marked as a final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.

Guiffre Vincent at a glance

In short: Guiffre Vincent gave $4K across 12 grants in 2023 (avg $326), mostly in Massachusetts. 0% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2023)
$3,912
-94.2% vs 2022
Grants made (2023)
12
+0.0% vs 2022
Average grant
$326
-94.2% vs 2022
Median grant
$326
New grantees (estimate)
0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2023; small sample)
Primary geography
Massachusetts (92% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

How to apply to Guiffre Vincent

Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to Apply

The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

Contact

Mailing address: 125 High St Ste 901 Bos-301, Boston, MA 02110
Phone: (781) 581-4286

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Guiffre Vincent funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2023

Perkins Institute for the Blind ATT Heather Toure ESQ: $326Perkins Institute for theBlind ATT Heather Toure ESQ$326Italian Home for Children: $326Italian Home for Children$326Boys & Girls Club of Lynn Brian Theirrien: $326Boys & Girls Club of LynnBrian Theirrien$326Girls Inc of Lynn Patricia Tobin Director: $326Girls Inc of Lynn PatriciaTobin Director$326Goodwill Industries ATT Christine Lojko: $326Goodwill Industries ATTChristine Lojko$326St George Greek Orthodox Church Reverend Father George Tsouicalas: $326St George Greek OrthodoxChurch Reverend Father George…$326Dana Farber Cancer Institute: $326Dana Farber Cancer Institute$326Catholic Charities: $326Catholic Charities$326Bethel Ame Church in Lynn Viola P Morris-Buchanan: $326Bethel Ame Church in LynnViola P Morris-Buchanan$326My Brothers Table of Lynn Dianne Kuzia Hills Executive: $326My Brothers Table of LynnDianne Kuzia Hills Executive$326

The largest 2023 recipient was Perkins Institute for the Blind ATT Heather Toure ESQ ($326). Together the top 10 received $3K.

Grant Size Distribution

48 grants across all recorded years

48<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 48 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2023, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and 8% to a recipient in Washington, DC.

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.

Cities

LynnBostonBrooklineJamaica PlainWashingtonWatertownWest Roxbury

Is Guiffre Vincent open to new grantees?

0%

first-time grantees, 2023

In 2023, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count

  • 100% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
  • Giving fell 98% from 2020 to 2023. Method
  • In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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

$0$50K$100K$150K$200K12 grants2020 12 grants2021 12 grants2022 12 grants2023

From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2023) to $180K (2021). In 2023 it made 12 grants totaling $4K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Perkins Institute for the Blind ATT Heather Toure ESQ Watertown, MACharity$326
Italian Home for Children Jamaica Plain, MACharity$326
Boys & Girls Club of Lynn Brian Theirrien Lynn, MACharity$326
Girls Inc of Lynn Patricia Tobin Director Lynn, MACharity$326
Goodwill Industries ATT Christine Lojko Boston, MACharity$326
St George Greek Orthodox Church Reverend Father George Tsouicalas Lynn, MACharity$326
Dana Farber Cancer Institute Brookline, MACharity$326
Catholic Charities Lynn, MACharity$326
Bethel Ame Church in Lynn Viola P Morris-Buchanan Lynn, MACharity$326
My Brothers Table of Lynn Dianne Kuzia Hills Executive Lynn, MACharity$326
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2023—$353$4,882$3,91212$4,432—$224
2022$4,521$482$68,915$67,98012$68,465—$229
2021$72,966$9,557$184,165$180,00012$180,541$9,016$3,461
2020$246,839$65,087$184,968$180,00012—$62,621$11,023

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Guiffre Vincent reported a distributable amount of $224 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The filing lists charitable contributions to organizations including groups serving children and families, veterans, and people with disabilities. For example, the Boys & Girls Club of Lynn describes its mission as helping young people—especially those from disadvantaged circumstances—reach their potential. Italian Home for Children says it supports children and families facing emotional, behavioral, and educational challenges. Paralyzed Veterans of America’s New England chapter says it represents and benefits veterans with spinal cord injuries or disease.

Grantmaking

In 2023, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $3,912. Each listed grant was $326. Recipients included Perkins Institute for the Blind, Italian Home for Children, Boys & Girls Club of Lynn, Girls Inc. of Lynn, Goodwill Industries, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Catholic Charities, and Paralyzed Veterans of America; each received $326.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2023 filing lists Eastern Bank as trustee.

Guiffre Vincent's only listed officer is Eastern Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).

Officers on the 2023 filing

  • Eastern Bank

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    $589 (2020) → $0 (2023)

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2021 IRS filing

Eastern Bank — Trustee: $183Eastern BankTrustee$183

The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $183, to Eastern Bank (Trustee).

Frequently asked questions about Guiffre Vincent

How much does Guiffre Vincent give each year?

Guiffre Vincent gave $4K across 12 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $68K across 12 grants.

What is Guiffre Vincent's typical grant size?

Guiffre Vincent's median grant in 2023 was $326, and its average grant was $326, across 12 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Guiffre Vincent give grants?

Guiffre Vincent gives mostly in Massachusetts: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lynn, MA (6 grants).

Does Guiffre Vincent give general operating support?

Not in 2023: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Guiffre Vincent's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (12 grants).

Who are Guiffre Vincent's largest grantees?

Guiffre Vincent's largest 2023 grantees include Perkins Institute for the Blind ATT Heather Toure ESQ ($326), Italian Home for Children ($326) and Boys & Girls Club of Lynn Brian Theirrien ($326), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.

What does Guiffre Vincent fund?

The filing lists charitable contributions to organizations including groups serving children and families, veterans, and people with disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Guiffre Vincent?

The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

How much is Guiffre Vincent required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Guiffre Vincent reported a distributable amount of $224 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Guiffre Vincent's EIN?

Guiffre Vincent's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-6505224. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.

Does Guiffre Vincent accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

Data update history

(5)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
  5. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023

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