Joseph and Eva Flaherty Charitable
Joseph and Eva Flaherty Charitable is a private foundation based in Andover, Massachusetts. It supports other 501(c)(3) organizations through charitable gifts; its 2025 filing lists 15 grants totaling $32,700.
Joseph and Eva Flaherty Charitable at a glance
In short: Joseph and Eva Flaherty Charitable gave $33K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Massachusetts. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $32,700
- -15.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,180
- +1.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $120,189
- +25.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Joseph and Eva Flaherty Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 44 Central St, Andover, MA 01810
Phone: (978) 409-1240
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joseph and Eva Flaherty Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boston Childrens Hospital ($10K). Together the top 10 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 91 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Massachusetts recipients accounted for 92% of grant dollars. The remaining reported shares were Delaware (3%), Washington, D.C. (3%), New Hampshire (2%), and Florida (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Joseph and Eva Flaherty Charitable open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 13 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2025) to $52K (2021). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Childrens Hospital Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute Brookline, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Lawrence Boys and Girls Club Lawrence, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Benevity American Cancer Society Newark, DE | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Pan Mass Challenge Needham, MA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| St Augustines Church Andover, MA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| No Kid Hungry Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Lazarus House Lawrence, MA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Pan Mass Challenge Needham, MA | Unrestricted | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $120,189 | $48,987 | $33,650 | $32,700 | 15 | $32,700 | $8,237 |
| 2024 | $95,960 | $27,580 | $39,217 | $38,850 | 18 | $38,850 | $4,581 |
| 2023 | $104,620 | $52,766 | $48,911 | $47,950 | 18 | $47,950 | $1,958 |
| 2022 | $89,849 | $35,794 | $50,329 | $49,467 | 18 | $49,467 | $4,990 |
| 2021 | $124,440 | $52,456 | $52,448 | $52,315 | 22 | $52,315 | $2,456 |
| 2020 | $115,722 | $51,961 | $45,382 | $41,500 | 13 | — | $1,961 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it made gifts to other 501(c)(3) organizations. Its 2025 grants included hospitals, a cancer institute, a food bank, a boys and girls club, a church, and organizations addressing hunger and poverty.
Among its 2025 recipients, Greater Boston Food Bank describes its work as acquiring, sorting, and distributing food through member agencies and direct distribution sites, including mobile markets and federal distributions for low-income seniors. Huggins Hospital describes its mission as “to empower the fulfillment of life through better health.” Lazarus House describes its work as providing shelter, food, clothing, education, and support for homeless and poor people in the Lawrence, Massachusetts, area.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $32,700 through 15 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $10,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest listed grants were $10,000 each to Boston Children’s Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and $5,000 to Lawrence Boys and Girls Club. Each was listed as unrestricted.
Other listed 2025 grants included $1,000 each to Greater Boston Food Bank, Pan Mass Challenge, St. Augustines Church, No Kid Hungry, and Benevity American Cancer Society; and $500 each to Lazarus House, Pan Mass Challenge, Bottom Line, and Huggins Hospital.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joseph C. Flaherty and Eva M. Flaherty as trustees.
Joseph and Eva Flaherty Charitable's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eva M. Flaherty
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joseph C. Flaherty
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Joseph and Eva Flaherty Charitable
How much does Joseph and Eva Flaherty Charitable give each year?
Joseph and Eva Flaherty Charitable gave $33K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $39K across 18 grants.
What is Joseph and Eva Flaherty Charitable's typical grant size?
Joseph and Eva Flaherty Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,180, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Joseph and Eva Flaherty Charitable give grants?
Joseph and Eva Flaherty Charitable gives mostly in Massachusetts: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (3 grants), Lawrence, MA (3 grants) and Needham, MA (3 grants).
Does Joseph and Eva Flaherty Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Joseph and Eva Flaherty Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Joseph and Eva Flaherty Charitable's largest grantees?
Joseph and Eva Flaherty Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Boston Childrens Hospital ($10,000), Dana Farber Cancer Institute ($10,000) and Lawrence Boys and Girls Club ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Joseph and Eva Flaherty Charitable?
Joseph and Eva Flaherty Charitable reported $120K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $49K.
What does Joseph and Eva Flaherty Charitable fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it made gifts to other 501(c)(3) organizations. Its 2025 grants included hospitals, a cancer institute, a food bank, a boys and girls club, a church, and organizations addressing hunger and poverty. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joseph and Eva Flaherty Charitable?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Joseph and Eva Flaherty Charitable's EIN?
Joseph and Eva Flaherty Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4301611. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Joseph and Eva Flaherty Charitable 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 4, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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