Mary-louise & Ruth Eddy Fdn
The Mary-Louise & Ruth Eddy Foundation is a private foundation established in 1996 (with some sources indicating 1998) and based in Boston, Massachusetts. It operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with a focus on charitable giving across multiple sectors, with particular emphasis on education, environmental conservation, and cultural initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.3M
+0.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$352K
-2.2% YoY
Grant Count
17
-19.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$21K
+20.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's purpose is to provide grants for charitable purposes with special attention given to the support and betterment of Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts. The foundation also prioritizes the cultural, social, and civic betterment of the community of Brewster, Massachusetts, and other communities throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Primary funding areas include:
- Environment (28% of recent giving)
- Arts & Culture (22% of recent giving)
- Community Development (11% of recent giving)
- Education
- Historic Preservation
- Philanthropy and Voluntarism
- Human Services
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $5,000 to $35,000.
Review Cycle
.
How to Apply
** Applicants must contact the foundation directly for the application process. There are no stated deadlines.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation distributes grants across the United States with particular concentration in:
- Massachusetts (especially Brewster and the Cape Cod region)
- Kansas
- Pennsylvania
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $5,287,917
- Total Giving: $352,400
- Total Revenues: $429,678
- Total Expenses: $415,499
- Total Liabilities: $0
Staffing: 1 employee
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,287,917 | $5,273,738 | $5,463,102 |
| Revenue | $429,678 | $222,823 | $195,432 |
| Expenses | $415,499 | $412,187 | $470,779 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $353,980 | $361,730 | $406,660 |
| Net Investment Income | $360,441 | $158,344 | $92,854 |
| Distributable Amount | $385,697 | $350,602 | $361,597 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
95 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Roger V. O'Day – Trustee
- Sally Neese – Trustee
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SALLY NEESE | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| ROGER V O'DAY | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| FIDUCIARY TRUST CO | TRUSTEE | — | $52,977 |
Contact Information
Address: PO Box 55806, Boston, MA 02205-5806
Phone: 617-482-5270
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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