Mildred H McEvoy Foundation
The Mildred H McEvoy Foundation is a private foundation based in Worcester, Massachusetts. It provides grants to health, educational, cultural, and human service organizations based in Boothbay, Maine, and Worcester, Massachusetts.
Mildred H McEvoy Foundation at a glance
In short: Mildred H McEvoy Foundation gave $1.8M across 70 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in Maine. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,797,060
- +13.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 70
- -28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,672
- +59.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $9,887,384
- -6.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (16 of 70, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Maine (73% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Mildred H McEvoy Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing says to contact Sumner B Tilton Jr. Submit a letter outlining goals and objectives, a project plan, and a budget, and include evidence of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Grants are provided to health, educational, cultural, and human service organizations based in Boothbay, Maine, and Worcester, Massachusetts.
- Review Cycle
- Requests should be received before June 1 of the tax year.
- Deadline
- Requests should be received before June 1 of the tax year.
- Contact
Application contact: Sumner B Tilton Jr
Mailing address: 100 Front Street 5Th Floor, Worcester, MA 01608
Phone: (508) 459-8000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mildred H McEvoy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boothbay Railway Village Museum ($493K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
435 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 406 grants of 435 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maine, 26% to Massachusetts, 1% to Connecticut, and less than 1% to Washington. The foundation’s filing describes its grantmaking as supporting organizations based in Boothbay, Maine, and Worcester, Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 70 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Mildred H McEvoy Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 70 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $29K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 57% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 88% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.6M (2020) to $2.0M (2022). In 2024 it made 70 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boothbay Railway Village Museum Boothbay Harbor, ME | Charitable | $493,310 |
| Boothbay Region YMCA Boothbay Harbor, ME | Charitable | $105,000 |
| Willard House and Clock Museum Inc North Grafton, MA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| The Lifeflight Foundation Augusta, ME | Charitable | $50,250 |
| Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library Assoc Boothbay Harbor, ME | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Boothbay Region Historical Society Boothbay Harbor, ME | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Boothbay Region Community Resource Counc Boothbay Harbor, ME | Charitable | $45,000 |
| Clark University Worcester, MA | Charitable | $45,000 |
| Maine Public Broadcasting Corp Lewiston, ME | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Boothbay Sea and Science Center East Boothbay, ME | Charitable | $35,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,887,384 | $1,669,598 | $2,336,277 | $1,797,060 | 70 | $2,060,405 | $1,407,143 | $2,329,651 |
| 2023 | $10,535,783 | $1,172,447 | $2,085,675 | $1,577,137 | 98 | $1,844,098 | $943,691 | $2,065,996 |
| 2022 | $11,449,011 | $1,669,993 | $2,493,094 | $2,038,905 | 111 | $2,254,999 | $1,447,589 | $2,049,229 |
| 2021 | $12,532,235 | $1,458,383 | $2,092,032 | $1,681,000 | 82 | $1,874,611 | $1,255,644 | $2,128,353 |
| 2020 | $12,992,468 | $1,034,990 | $1,965,716 | $1,568,200 | 74 | — | $836,364 | $1,686,673 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mildred H McEvoy Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No separate mission statement is provided. The foundation’s filing describes its grants as supporting health, educational, cultural, and human service organizations.
Examples of grantees illustrate the kinds of work supported. The Boothbay Region Historical Society says it promotes and preserves the history of the Boothbay region and maintains a free public historical museum. Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation describes its work as connecting people in Maine and beyond through information, ideas, and cultural content. Boothbay Sea and Science Center says it advances sailing, boating, and ocean sciences while fostering independence, teamwork, and volunteerism. Other 2024 grantees include Maine Farmland Trust, which says it protects farmland and supports farmers; Lincoln County Dental, which says it provides dental care to people with limited incomes and no dental home; and Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, which says it promotes connections between people and nature through horticulture, education, and plant science.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 70 grants totaling $1,797,060. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $493,310, with a median of $10,000. Among the largest grants were $493,310 to Boothbay Railway Village Museum, $105,000 to Boothbay Region YMCA, $100,000 to Willard House and Clock Museum, $50,250 to The LifeFlight Foundation, and $50,000 each to Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library Association and Boothbay Region Historical Society.
Other 2024 grants included $40,000 to Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation; $35,000 to Boothbay Sea and Science Center; $30,000 each to Maine Farmland Trust and Boothbay Harbor Waterfront Preservation; $25,000 each to Maine Maritime Museum and Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens; and $20,000 to Lincoln County Dental.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists these trustees: Paul R Rossley, Sumner B Tilton Jr, Elizabeth Henderson, Katelin McEvoy Rice, Sarah Hodgdon, Michael Lahti, and George H McEvoy.
Mildred H McEvoy Foundation's 2024 filing lists 7 officers; all 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George H. McEvoy
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$18K (2020) → $18K (2024)
Paul R. Rossley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$18K (2020) → $18K (2024)
Sumner B. Tilton Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$15K (2020) → $15K (2024)
Elizabeth Henderson
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$4K (2022) → $18K (2024)
Katelin McEvoy Rice
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$4K (2022) → $18K (2024)
Michael Lahti
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$8K (2023) → $15K (2024)
Sarah Hodgdon
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$9K (2023) → $18K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $18K, to Paul R Rossley (Trustee). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Mildred H McEvoy Foundation
How much does Mildred H McEvoy Foundation give each year?
Mildred H McEvoy Foundation gave $1.8M across 70 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 98 grants.
What is Mildred H McEvoy Foundation's typical grant size?
Mildred H McEvoy Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $25,672, across 70 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mildred H McEvoy Foundation that year got $16K on average.
Where does Mildred H McEvoy Foundation give grants?
Mildred H McEvoy Foundation gives mostly in Maine: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were Worcester, MA (25 grants), Boothbay Harbor, ME (13 grants), Boothbay, ME (3 grants) and North Grafton, MA (2 grants).
Does Mildred H McEvoy Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 70 grants with a stated purpose on Mildred H McEvoy Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (70 grants).
Who are Mildred H McEvoy Foundation's largest grantees?
Mildred H McEvoy Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Boothbay Railway Village Museum ($493,310), Boothbay Region YMCA ($105,000) and Willard House and Clock Museum Inc ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mildred H McEvoy Foundation?
Mildred H McEvoy Foundation reported $9.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.3M (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 Mildred H McEvoy Foundation fund?
No separate mission statement is provided. The foundation’s filing describes its grants as supporting health, educational, cultural, and human service organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mildred H McEvoy Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mildred H McEvoy Foundation's EIN?
Mildred H McEvoy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6069958. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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