MJW Charitable Foundation Inc
Provide funds to organizations or individuals within the greater boston metropolitan region that support the advancement of education, the promotion of youth athletics, the promotion of health and wellness and/or the betterment of the community, including but not limited to youth sports programs, youth community activity organizations, organizations that raise awareness about and support the prevention of substance abuse, organizations dedicated to preventing and ending homelessness, organizations that strive to prevent urban violence, organizations that advocate for and support individuals struggling with cancer, and organizations that advocate for and support individuals struggling with alzheimer's or dementia.
MJW Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: MJW Charitable Foundation Inc gave $20K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $20K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $20,000
- -42.9% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $20,000
- +14.3% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $78,774
- -27.2% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who MJW Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Boys and Girls Clubs of DorchesterInc ($20K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2021) to $35K (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Clubs of DorchesterInc Dorchester, MA | Charitable donation | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $78,774 | — | $29,487 | $20,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | $108,261 | $66,700 | $90,303 | $35,000 | 2 |
About MJW Charitable Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
MJW Charitable Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $79K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $20K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
MJW Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Elissa Flynn-Poppey, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Elissa Flynn-Poppey
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Katherine Craven Kryzanski
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William Richard
Clerk & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about MJW Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does MJW Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
MJW Charitable Foundation Inc gave $20K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. In 2020 it gave $35K across 2 grants.
How large is MJW Charitable Foundation Inc?
MJW Charitable Foundation Inc reported $79K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990.
Where does MJW Charitable Foundation Inc operate?
MJW Charitable Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is MJW Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
MJW Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4445417. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 25, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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