Mary-Louise & Ruth Eddy Fdn
Mary-Louise & Ruth Eddy Fdn is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. It makes grants for charitable purposes, with special attention to Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts, and to the cultural, social, and civic betterment of Brewster and other communities in Massachusetts.
Mary-Louise & Ruth Eddy Fdn at a glance
In short: Mary-Louise & Ruth Eddy Fdn gave $380K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $22K), mostly in Massachusetts. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $380,457
- +8.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,380
- +8.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $23,900
- Total assets
- $5,419,605
- +2.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Mary-Louise & Ruth Eddy Fdn
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 55806, Boston, MA 02205-5806
Phone: (617) 482-5270
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mary-Louise & Ruth Eddy Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Brewster Baptist Church ($36K). Together the top 10 received $285K.
Grant Size Distribution
90 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 90 grants of 90 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and 6% to recipients in Kansas. Many listed Massachusetts recipients are based in Brewster and other Cape Cod communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Mary-Louise & Ruth Eddy Fdn open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 17 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 94% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $334K (2020) to $405K (2022). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $380K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brewster Baptist Church Brewster, MA | General Support | $36,000 |
| The Association for Barnstable, MA | General Support | $35,000 |
| Community Development Partnership Eastham, MA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Cape Abilities Hyannis, MA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Brewster Conservation Trust Brewster, MA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Lower Cape Outreach Orleans, MA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Massachusetts Audubon Lincoln, MA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Cape Cod Repertory Theater Brewster, MA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Wildcare Inc Lawrence, KS | General Support | $23,900 |
| Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation Hyannis, MA | General Purpose | $20,352 |
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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 | $5,419,605 | $578,110 | $446,422 | $380,457 | 17 | $382,387 | $383,439 | $402,172 |
| 2024 | $5,287,917 | $429,678 | $415,499 | $352,400 | 17 | $353,980 | $360,441 | $385,697 |
| 2023 | $5,273,738 | $222,823 | $412,187 | $360,200 | 21 | $361,730 | $158,344 | $350,602 |
| 2022 | $5,463,102 | $195,432 | $470,779 | $405,200 | 19 | $406,660 | $92,854 | $361,597 |
| 2021 | $5,738,449 | $536,524 | $405,637 | $348,000 | 16 | $349,460 | $442,736 | $406,327 |
| 2020 | $5,611,783 | $124,091 | $396,447 | $333,500 | 22 | — | $49,158 | $351,158 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mary-Louise & Ruth Eddy Fdn reported a distributable amount of $402K 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 foundation states that its grants support charitable purposes, particularly Wheaton College and the cultural, social, and civic betterment of Brewster and other Massachusetts communities.
Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as disability services, local history, conservation, community development, health care, and the arts. Cape Abilities describes its mission as serving individuals with disabilities through educational, residential, social, therapeutic, and employment supports. The Brewster Historical Society says it collects and preserves Brewster’s artifacts and history to ensure future accessibility.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 17 grants totaling $380,457. Awards ranged from $7,000 to $36,000, with a median grant of $23,900. Among the largest grants were $36,000 to Brewster Baptist Church; $35,000 to Association for the; $30,000 each to Community Development Partnership, Cape Abilities, Brewster Conservation Trust, and Lower Cape Outreach; and $25,000 each to Massachusetts Audubon and Cape Cod Repertory Theater.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sally Neese, Roger V. O’Day, and Fiduciary Trust Co as trustees.
Mary-Louise & Ruth Eddy Fdn's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Fiduciary Trust CO
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$50K (2020) → $54K (2025)
Roger V. O'Day
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sally Neese
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $54K, to Fiduciary Trust CO (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Mary-Louise & Ruth Eddy Fdn
How much does Mary-Louise & Ruth Eddy Fdn give each year?
Mary-Louise & Ruth Eddy Fdn gave $380K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $352K across 17 grants.
What is Mary-Louise & Ruth Eddy Fdn's typical grant size?
Mary-Louise & Ruth Eddy Fdn's median grant in 2025 was $23,900, and its average grant was $22,380, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mary-Louise & Ruth Eddy Fdn give grants?
Mary-Louise & Ruth Eddy Fdn gives mostly in Massachusetts: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kansas (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brewster, MA (8 grants), Hyannis, MA (2 grants) and Orleans, MA (2 grants).
Does Mary-Louise & Ruth Eddy Fdn give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Mary-Louise & Ruth Eddy Fdn's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Mary-Louise & Ruth Eddy Fdn's largest grantees?
Mary-Louise & Ruth Eddy Fdn's largest 2025 grantees include Brewster Baptist Church ($36,000), The Association for ($35,000) and Community Development Partnership ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mary-Louise & Ruth Eddy Fdn?
Mary-Louise & Ruth Eddy Fdn reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $382K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $402K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Mary-Louise & Ruth Eddy Fdn fund?
The foundation states that its grants support charitable purposes, particularly Wheaton College and the cultural, social, and civic betterment of Brewster and other Massachusetts communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mary-Louise & Ruth Eddy Fdn?
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 ↑
What is Mary-Louise & Ruth Eddy Fdn's EIN?
Mary-Louise & Ruth Eddy Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2642870. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Mary-Louise & Ruth Eddy Fdn 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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