Mary E Armstrong Trust
The Mary E Armstrong Trust is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing describes awards for graduate nurses to further their nursing education, with payment made to schools toward tuition.
Mary E Armstrong Trust at a glance
In short: Mary E Armstrong Trust gave $67K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $67,000
- +8.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,700
- +62.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,750
- Total assets
- $235,532
- -4.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Mary E Armstrong Trust
- How to Apply
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The filing says applicants should submit a written application substantiating credentials and need, as approved by nursing schools. Awards are limited to graduate nurses furthering their nursing education, and payment is made to schools toward tuition funds. Applications are received throughout the year.
- Review Cycle
- Applications are received throughout the year.
- Deadline
- Applications are received throughout the year.
- Contact
Application contact: Edward R Martn
Mailing address: 160 Federal Street 20Th Floor, Boston, MA 02110
Phone: (617) 951-2777
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mary E Armstrong Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Northeastern University ($34K across 5 grants). Together the top 5 received $67K.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 65 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Mary E Armstrong Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2020) to $75K (2022). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $67K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MCPHS Boston, MA | Tuition for nursing student (Rachel LaBlanc) | $11,000 |
| Northeastern University Boston, MA | Tuition for nursing student (La Fauci) | $9,500 |
| Northeastern University Boston, MA | Tuition for nursing student (Nalbandain) | $9,500 |
| Simmons College Boston, MA | Tuition for grad nursing student (Danielle Wood) | $8,000 |
| Northeastern University Boston, MA | Scholarship for nursing student (Michelle Chernaik) | $6,000 |
| Simmons College Boston, MA | Tuition for grad nursing student (Ruby Rollins) | $5,500 |
| Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | Tuition for nursing student (Kerin Jean Sullivan) | $5,000 |
| Northeastern University Boston, MA | Tuition for nursing student (De La Cruz) | $5,000 |
| Northeastern University Boston, MA | Tuition for nursing student (Rachael Violette) | $4,000 |
| Emmanuel College Boston, MA | Tuition for nursing student (Rochelee Cruz) | $3,500 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $235,532 | $71,297 | $82,101 | $67,000 | 10 | $67,000 | $58,831 | $64,864 |
| 2024 | $247,334 | $75,802 | $75,094 | $62,000 | 15 | $62,000 | $63,316 | $63,460 |
| 2023 | $247,405 | $76,783 | $76,691 | $62,683 | 11 | $62,683 | $76,783 | $58,802 |
| 2022 | $248,244 | $40,432 | $89,583 | $74,800 | 13 | $74,800 | $40,432 | $60,460 |
| 2021 | $296,775 | $82,258 | $76,448 | $62,666 | 16 | $62,666 | $82,258 | $62,352 |
| 2020 | $291,404 | $38,654 | $67,169 | $54,888 | 10 | — | $38,072 | $52,262 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mary E Armstrong Trust reported a distributable amount of $65K for 2025 — 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 does not state a separate mission. It says awards are limited to graduate nurses pursuing further nursing education and are paid to schools toward tuition. The 2025 grants were for nursing-student tuition and scholarships.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust reported 10 grants totaling $67,000. Grant amounts ranged from $3,500 to $11,000, with a median of $5,750. Notable awards included $11,000 to MCPHS, $9,500 each to Northeastern University for two students, and $8,000 to Simmons College.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Edward R Martin, Charles F O’Connell, and John P Fulginiti as trustees.
Mary E Armstrong Trust's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles F O'Connell
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward R Martin
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John P Fulginiti
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Bradley R Cook (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Charles M Ganson (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 Mary E Armstrong Trust
How much does Mary E Armstrong Trust give each year?
Mary E Armstrong Trust gave $67K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $62K across 15 grants.
What is Mary E Armstrong Trust's typical grant size?
Mary E Armstrong Trust's median grant in 2025 was $5,750, and its average grant was $6,700, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mary E Armstrong Trust give grants?
Mary E Armstrong Trust gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (9 grants).
Does Mary E Armstrong Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Mary E Armstrong Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Mary E Armstrong Trust's largest grantees?
Mary E Armstrong Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Northeastern University ($34,000 across 5 grants), Simmons College ($13,500 across 2 grants) and MCPHS ($11,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mary E Armstrong Trust?
Mary E Armstrong Trust reported $236K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $67K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $65K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mary E Armstrong Trust fund?
The filing does not state a separate mission. It says awards are limited to graduate nurses pursuing further nursing education and are paid to schools toward tuition. The 2025 grants were for nursing-student tuition and scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mary E Armstrong Trust?
The filing says applicants should submit a written application substantiating credentials and need, as approved by nursing schools. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mary E Armstrong Trust's EIN?
Mary E Armstrong Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6028143. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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