Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati
The Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati is a private foundation located in Boston, Massachusetts. Organized by officers of the Massachusetts Continental line on June 9, 1783, at New Windsor, New York, the organization held its first meeting in Massachusetts on February 18, 1784, and was incorporated by act of the General Court on March 13, 1806. The organization is designated as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity and operates as a private foundation.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.2M
-0.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$152K
-12.6% YoY
Grant Count
30
+3.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
-15.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati's purpose is to perpetuate the remembrance of the American Revolution and promote knowledge and appreciation of the achievement of American independence. The organization's primary funding focuses include:
- Support for Revolutionary War history programs
- The Frederick Graham Award
- Warren/Winthrop fellowships
- Teacher training for Patriot's Paths
- Student transportation
- Education and historical preservation initiatives
Grantmaking
The organization generates revenue through multiple channels:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization primarily funds initiatives in Massachusetts, with some activity in the District of Columbia and Rhode Island.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total assets: $2,242,882
- Total revenues: $247,712
- Total expenses: $260,379
- Total liabilities: $0
Tax-Exempt Status: Tax-exempt since April 1938 (EIN: 04-6046761)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,242,882 | $2,255,549 | $2,357,051 |
| Revenue | $247,712 | $145,307 | $85,682 |
| Expenses | $260,379 | $246,809 | $272,060 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $178,877 | $184,842 | $231,140 |
| Net Investment Income | $173,486 | $81,131 | $56,531 |
| Distributable Amount | $199,880 | $178,525 | $183,250 |
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
112 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
The organization's leadership structure includes:
- Herbert J. Motley Jr. – President
- Paul Clemente Jr. – Vice President
- Christopher John Porter – Treasurer
- J. Archer O'Reilly III – Secretary
- Thomas Warren Thaler – Assistant Secretary
- Stephen John Kelleher Jr. – Assistant Treasurer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| J ARCHER O'REILLY III | SECRETARY | 10 | $2,000 |
| HERBERT J MOTLEY JR | PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| PAUL CLEMENTE JR | VICE PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER JOHN PORTER | TREASURER | 3 | — |
| THOMAS WARREN THALER | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 3 | — |
| STEPHEN JOHN KELLEHER JR | ASSISTANT TREASURER | 3 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati made an investment in inclusive history at the American Independence Museum, demonstrating the organization's commitment to expanding historical narratives related to the American Revolution.
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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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