Marty Meehan Educational Foundation Inc
Marty Meehan Educational Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Lowell, Massachusetts. Its 2022 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Marty Meehan Educational Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Marty Meehan Educational Foundation Inc gave $3.9M across 18 grants in 2022 (avg $217K), mostly in Massachusetts. 56% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $3,910,586
- +2153.9% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 18
- +63.6% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $217,255
- +1277.4% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $5,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 56% first-time grantees (10 of 18, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Marty Meehan Educational Foundation Inc
- 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. Its 2022 filing is marked as its final return, so this should not be treated as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 39 Boylston Lane, Lowell, MA 01852
Phone: (978) 884-7114
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Marty Meehan Educational Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Greater Lowell Community Foundation Inc ($3.7M). Together the top 10 received $3.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 40 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2022 grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Marty Meehan Educational Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
56%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 10 of 18 grantees (56%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $377K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 28% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $174K (2021) to $3.9M (2022). In 2022 it made 18 grants totaling $3.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Lowell Community Foundation Inc Lowell, MA | Charitable | $3,730,986 |
| Umass Lowell Lowell, MA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greater Lowell Lowell, MA | Charitable | $13,200 |
| Ma Association of Mental Health Boston, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The New England Patriots Foundation Foxborough, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Valedictorian Project Watertown, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Camp Harbor View Boston, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Catholic Memorial West Roxbury, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Immaculate Conception Parish Lowell, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army Lowell, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
— = not provided for that filing year.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $124,238 | $3,968,739 | $3,910,586 | 18 | $3,933,374 | $94,313 | $175,209 |
| 2021 | $3,844,501 | $340,934 | $215,132 | $173,500 | 11 | $187,317 | $317,269 | $204,555 |
| 2020 | $3,718,699 | $191,570 | $451,659 | $322,000 | 11 | — | $169,071 | $199,567 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marty Meehan Educational Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $175K for 2022 — 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 2022 grants went to charitable organizations including a community foundation, a university, youth-serving organizations, and educational organizations. The Greater Lowell Community Foundation describes its mission as improving quality of life in the area by attracting funds, distributing grants, and helping address community needs. The Valedictorian Project describes its mission as using mentoring relationships to advance equity and help high-achieving students from urban schools bridge the education-to-employment gap.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $3,910,586. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $3,730,986, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest grants included $3,730,986 to Greater Lowell Community Foundation, $100,000 to UMass Lowell, $13,200 to Boys and Girls Club of Greater Lowell, and $10,000 each to the Massachusetts Association of Mental Health, The New England Patriots Foundation, and The Valedictorian Project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Fawn Andersen as president; William Martin as vice-president; Emily Byrne as treasurer; Barbara O’Neil as secretary; and Robert Normandin and Jennifer Meehan as directors.
Marty Meehan Educational Foundation Inc is led by Fawn Balliro Andersen, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Fawn Balliro Andersen
President
Clerk → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Normandin
Director
President → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Meehan
Director
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Byrne
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara O'Neil
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Martin
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Marty Meehan Educational Foundation Inc
How much does Marty Meehan Educational Foundation Inc give each year?
Marty Meehan Educational Foundation Inc gave $3.9M across 18 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $174K across 11 grants.
What is Marty Meehan Educational Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Marty Meehan Educational Foundation Inc's median grant in 2022 was $5,000, and its average grant was $217,255, across 18 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Marty Meehan Educational Foundation Inc that year got $377K on average.
Where does Marty Meehan Educational Foundation Inc give grants?
Marty Meehan Educational Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lowell, MA (8 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Marty Meehan Educational Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Marty Meehan Educational Foundation Inc's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (17 grants).
Who are Marty Meehan Educational Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Marty Meehan Educational Foundation Inc's largest 2022 grantees include Greater Lowell Community Foundation Inc ($3,730,986), Umass Lowell ($100,000) and Boys and Girls Club of Greater Lowell ($13,200), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does Marty Meehan Educational Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants went to charitable organizations including a community foundation, a university, youth-serving organizations, and educational organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marty Meehan Educational Foundation Inc?
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 Marty Meehan Educational Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Marty Meehan Educational Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $175K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Marty Meehan Educational Foundation Inc's EIN?
Marty Meehan Educational Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3580154. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does Marty Meehan Educational Foundation Inc 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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