Marshall M & Barbara J Sloane PVT Found
Marshall M & Barbara J Sloane PVT Found is a private foundation based in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. It supports charitable organizations, with its 2024 grants going to organizations in Massachusetts, including educational, health care, religious, and community organizations.
Marshall M & Barbara J Sloane PVT Found at a glance
In short: Marshall M & Barbara J Sloane PVT Found gave $75K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Massachusetts. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $75,150
- +1.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,832
- +1.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,169,326
- -1.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (2 of 11, 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 Marshall M & Barbara J Sloane PVT Found
- 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. Its filing lists a letter-format request with the taxpayer’s ID number as the required material and names Linda Sloane Kay as the contact. The filing states there are no deadlines and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Linda Sloane Kay
Mailing address: 15 Aston Road, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Phone: (617) 571-7273
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Marshall M & Barbara J Sloane PVT Found funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Combined Jewish Philanthropies ($25K). Together the top 10 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2024 went to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Marshall M & Barbara J Sloane PVT Found open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 11 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 215% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 115% 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 $24K (2021) to $149K (2020). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Bu Hillel Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| Brigham & Women's Hospital Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities Boston Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Boston University Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Boston Children's Hospital Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Regis College Weston, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Temple Israel Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| JCC Greater Boston Newtonville, MA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institution Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $250 |
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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 | $1,169,326 | $66,321 | $83,425 | $75,150 | 11 | $75,150 | $66,321 | $65,082 |
| 2023 | $1,186,430 | $39,300 | $86,762 | $74,020 | 11 | $74,020 | $39,300 | $59,011 |
| 2022 | $1,233,892 | $228,484 | $108,348 | $55,150 | 6 | $77,330 | $197,466 | $100,318 |
| 2021 | $2,400,213 | $743,355 | $31,801 | $23,854 | 3 | $23,854 | $735,408 | $130,428 |
| 2020 | $1,688,659 | $-1,884 | $157,229 | $148,685 | 9 | — | $16,935 | $121,728 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marshall M & Barbara J Sloane PVT Found reported a distributable amount of $65K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a range of organizations. Regis College, which received $5,000, describes its mission as empowering women and men through education in the arts, sciences, and professions to challenge themselves academically, serve, and lead; it also describes itself as a diverse and welcoming Catholic community guided by the values of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $75,150 through 11 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $25,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest grants included $25,000 to Combined Jewish Philanthropies, $11,000 to BU Hillel, $10,000 each to Brigham & Women’s Hospital and Catholic Charities Boston, and $6,000 to Boston University. All were listed as unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Linda Sloane Kay is listed as a director on the 2024 filing.
Marshall M & Barbara J Sloane PVT Found is led by Linda Sloane Kay, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Linda Sloane Kay
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Barbara J. Sloane (2020) — Director
- Former: Barry R. Sloane (2020) — Director
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 Marshall M & Barbara J Sloane PVT Found
How much does Marshall M & Barbara J Sloane PVT Found give each year?
Marshall M & Barbara J Sloane PVT Found gave $75K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $74K across 11 grants.
What is Marshall M & Barbara J Sloane PVT Found's typical grant size?
Marshall M & Barbara J Sloane PVT Found's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,832, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Marshall M & Barbara J Sloane PVT Found that year got $11K on average.
Where does Marshall M & Barbara J Sloane PVT Found give grants?
Marshall M & Barbara J Sloane PVT Found 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 (8 grants).
Does Marshall M & Barbara J Sloane PVT Found give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Marshall M & Barbara J Sloane PVT Found's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Marshall M & Barbara J Sloane PVT Found's largest grantees?
Marshall M & Barbara J Sloane PVT Found's largest 2024 grantees include Combined Jewish Philanthropies ($25,000), Bu Hillel ($11,000) and Brigham & Women's Hospital ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Marshall M & Barbara J Sloane PVT Found?
Marshall M & Barbara J Sloane PVT Found reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $75K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $65K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Marshall M & Barbara J Sloane PVT Found fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marshall M & Barbara J Sloane PVT Found?
The foundation states that it 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 Marshall M & Barbara J Sloane PVT Found's EIN?
Marshall M & Barbara J Sloane PVT Found's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6675875. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Marshall M & Barbara J Sloane PVT Found 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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