Massachusetts Charitable Society
THE PURPOSE OF THE SOCIETY IS TO ASSIST ANY MEMBER IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE , AND AFTER DEATH OF A MEMBER TO ASSIST HIS WIDOW AND CHILDREN IN NEED; TO ACCUMULATE A FUND AND TO USE THE INCOME THEREFROM FOR THE PURPOSE OF RENDERING SUCH ASSISTANCE. AFTER MAKING PROVISIONS FOR THE FOREGOING, ANY BALANCE OF NET INCOME MAY BE USED FOR SUCH CHARTIABLE PURPOSES PERMITTED BY THE CHARTER AS THE MEMBERS MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE. ANY CITIZEN OF MASSACHUSETTS IS ELIGIBLE TO MEMBERSHIP. AN ENTRANCE FEE OF $25 IS CHARGED. OUR ACTUAL ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF MAKING DONATIONS TO THE NEEDY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH WE WERE ORGANIZED.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$25.4M
+18.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$442K
+22.8% YoY
Grant Count
17
+6.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$26K
+15.6% YoY
About Massachusetts Charitable Society
Based on IRS filings
Massachusetts Charitable Society is a nonprofit organization, based in BOSTON, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $25.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 17 grants totaling $442K. Net investment income was $935K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $25,361,502 | $21,346,218 | $19,120,748 |
| Revenue | $934,569 | $416,815 | $705,676 |
| Expenses | $494,195 | $411,364 | $363,393 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $934,569 | $416,815 | $705,676 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
63 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Bambino Basket Inc ($26,000), Bethany Hill Place ($26,000), Bridge Over Troubled Waters ($26,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BAMBINO BASKET INC ESSEX, MA | EXEMPT PURPOSE | $26,000 |
| BETHANY HILL PLACE BRIGHTON, MA | EXEMPT PURPOSE | $26,000 |
| BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATERS BOSTON, MA | EXEMPT PURPOSE | $26,000 |
| FAMILY SERVICES OF THE MERRIMACK VALLEY LAWRENCE, MA | EXEMPT PURPOSE | $26,000 |
| HEADING HOME BOSTON, MA | EXEMPT PURPOSE | $26,000 |
| INDEPENDENCE HOUSE INC HYANNIS, MA | EXEMPT PURPOSE | $26,000 |
| NANTUCKET COMMUNITY TELEVISION INC NANTUCKET, MA | EXEMPT PURPOSE | $26,000 |
| NATICK COMMUNITY ORGANIC FARM INC NATICK, MA | EXEMPT PURPOSE | $26,000 |
| OUR NEIGHBORS TABLE INC AMESBURY, MA | EXEMPT PURPOSE | $26,000 |
| PARTAKERS INC AUBURNDALE, MA | EXEMPT PURPOSE | $26,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDWARD MORRIS HOWLAND II | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| U HASKELL CROCKER II | TREASURER/TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| GEORGE GLOVER CROCKER III | VICE PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| STEPHEN HOPKINS WHITE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| HENRY MCFARLAN OGILBY | PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RALPH LOWELL III | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| EDWARD DELANO WIGHT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| HAROLD BEACHAM JR | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ABBOTT LAWRENCE LOWELL | SECRETARY/TRUSTEE | 1 | $200 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Massachusetts Charitable Society?
As of 2024, Massachusetts Charitable Society holds $25.4M in total assets with $935K in annual revenue. It awarded 17 grants totaling $442K in 2024.
Where does Massachusetts Charitable Society operate?
Massachusetts Charitable Society has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What size grants does Massachusetts Charitable Society award?
In 2024, Massachusetts Charitable Society awarded 17 grants totaling $442K — an average of about $26K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Massachusetts Charitable Society's EIN?
Massachusetts Charitable Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-1589975. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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