Margaret S Lindsay Foundation of 1989
The Margaret S Lindsay Foundation of 1989 is a private foundation based in Weston, Massachusetts. It supports causes in greater Boston and Martha’s Vineyard that reflect Margaret Stewart Lindsay’s interests, including the arts, health and well-being, education and enrichment, and programs on Martha’s Vineyard.
Margaret S Lindsay Foundation of 1989 at a glance
In short: Margaret S Lindsay Foundation of 1989 gave $297K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Massachusetts. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $297,150
- +6.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +27.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,225
- -16.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $3,194,617
- -6.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (5 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Margaret S Lindsay Foundation of 1989
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The foundation’s website says grants are by invitation only. Its 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 320 Conant Road, Weston, MA 02493
Phone: (617) 733-2020
Website: https://margaretslindsayfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Margaret S Lindsay Foundation of 1989 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Samaritans ($70K). Together the top 10 received $280K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 57 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes its focus as greater Boston and Martha’s Vineyard. All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Margaret S Lindsay Foundation of 1989 open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 14 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 111% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 $253K (2020) to $320K (2021). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $297K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Samaritans Boston, MA | Provides Life Savingsuicide Prevention Services | $70,000 |
| Hale Education Inc Westwood, MA | Provide education toinspire learning empowerus to lead & unite people | $60,000 |
| Bellforge Arts Center Medfield, MA | Strengthen access to artsencourage health & wellness foster collaboration for the underserved | $29,850 |
| Shelter Music Boston Arlington, MA | Music for organizationsdedicated to helping peoplewho are homeless or recovering | $25,000 |
| Courageous Parents Network Newton, MA | Empowers Families Andproviders Caring Forchildren with Serious Illness | $25,000 |
| Arts Wayland Wayland, MA | To promote creative expressionto inspire, motivate & supportartists of all mediums | $20,000 |
| Community Music Center Boston, MA | Mission to transform livesby providing equitable accessto music education & arts experiences | $20,000 |
| Martha Vineyard Cancer Support Vineyard Haven, MA | Enhance quality of lifefor cancer patients & familiesby support groups & finacial support | $10,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Museum Vineyard Haven, MA | Focus on Collectingand Sharing Islandhistory | $10,000 |
| Grants 23 Weston, MA | Program Grants | $9,960 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,194,617 | $176,983 | $411,761 | $297,150 | 14 | $321,691 | $32,683 | $289,471 |
| 2023 | $3,429,395 | $232,667 | $370,995 | $278,125 | 11 | $295,535 | $97,770 | $262,001 |
| 2022 | $3,567,723 | $74,679 | $367,269 | $285,000 | 11 | $287,194 | — | $276,129 |
| 2021 | $3,860,313 | $202,324 | $396,897 | $320,000 | 13 | $323,913 | $131,451 | $320,721 |
| 2020 | $4,054,886 | $524,867 | $377,959 | $252,500 | 8 | — | $390,118 | $263,409 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Margaret S Lindsay Foundation of 1989 reported a distributable amount of $289K for 2024 — 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 foundation’s website describes its work as continuing Margaret’s legacy. It identifies three principal areas: the arts, health and well-being, and Martha’s Vineyard. Its stated interests also include music education and appreciation, mental health, grief and suicide prevention, and education and enrichment for children and adults, particularly people experiencing disability or disadvantage.
The 2024 grants illustrate this range. Hale Education Inc., which received $60,000, says its mission is to use nature, education, and recreation to inspire learning, empower leadership, and unite people, place, and purpose. Shelter Music Boston, which received $25,000, says it presents classical chamber music in homeless shelters and other sheltering environments to promote community, creative interaction, respect, and therapeutic benefit. Courageous Parents Network, also awarded $25,000, says it supports families of children with life-limiting illness. Martha’s Vineyard Museum, awarded $10,000, says it helps people discover and strengthen their connections to the island and its heritage.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 14 grants totaling $297,150. Grant amounts ranged from $1,340 to $70,000, with a median of $15,000.
Among the largest reported awards were $70,000 to The Samaritans for suicide prevention services; $60,000 to Hale Education Inc.; $29,850 to Bellforge Arts Center; $25,000 each to Shelter Music Boston and Courageous Parents Network; and $20,000 each to Arts Wayland and Community Music Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists JBrian Potts, Gina Regina, and David H Vaughn as trustees.
Margaret S Lindsay Foundation of 1989's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jbrian Potts
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$29K (2020) → $30K (2024)
David H. Vaughn
Trustee
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
$10K (2021) → $30K (2024)
Gina Regina
Trustee
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
$10K (2021) → $30K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kathleen M. McCarthy Esq. (2020–2023) — Trustee
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 $30K, to JBRIAN Potts (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Margaret S Lindsay Foundation of 1989
How much does Margaret S Lindsay Foundation of 1989 give each year?
Margaret S Lindsay Foundation of 1989 gave $297K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $278K across 11 grants.
What is Margaret S Lindsay Foundation of 1989's typical grant size?
Margaret S Lindsay Foundation of 1989's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $21,225, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Margaret S Lindsay Foundation of 1989 that year got $12K on average.
Where does Margaret S Lindsay Foundation of 1989 give grants?
Margaret S Lindsay Foundation of 1989 gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants), Arlington, MA (2 grants), Vineyard Haven, MA (2 grants) and Weston, MA (2 grants).
Does Margaret S Lindsay Foundation of 1989 give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Margaret S Lindsay Foundation of 1989's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Margaret S Lindsay Foundation of 1989's largest grantees?
Margaret S Lindsay Foundation of 1989's largest 2024 grantees include The Samaritans ($70,000), Hale Education Inc ($60,000) and Bellforge Arts Center ($29,850), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Margaret S Lindsay Foundation of 1989?
Margaret S Lindsay Foundation of 1989 reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $322K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $289K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Margaret S Lindsay Foundation of 1989 fund?
The foundation’s website describes its work as continuing Margaret’s legacy. It identifies three principal areas: the arts, health and well-being, and Martha’s Vineyard. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Margaret S Lindsay Foundation of 1989?
The foundation’s website says grants are by invitation only. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Margaret S Lindsay Foundation of 1989's EIN?
Margaret S Lindsay Foundation of 1989's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3382858. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Margaret S Lindsay Foundation of 1989 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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