Mt Pleasant Fund Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Amherst, MA EIN: 56-2298541

Mt Pleasant Fund Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Amherst, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $113K.

Key facts about Mt Pleasant Fund Inc

EIN: 56-2298541
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $112,841
Grants made (2024): 7
Average grant: $16,120
Median grant: $20,000
Primary geography: Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Mt Pleasant Fund Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Mt Pleasant Fund Inc's 7 itemized 2024 grants were Massachusetts (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Holyoke, MA (4 grants). 14% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How Mt Pleasant Fund Inc gives

Giving grew 242% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$113K

+303.0% YoY

Grant Count

+133.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$16K

+72.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mt Pleasant Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Mt Pleasant Fund Inc

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Massachusetts $113K (100%)

Share of all 7 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California Massachusetts

Cities

HolyokeSouth HadleyWest SpringfieldDeerfieldRichmondShelburne Falls

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	—	$102,149	$93,031
Revenue	$10,693	$37,118	$37,124
Expenses	$112,841	$28,000	$30,054
Qualifying Distributions	$112,841	$28,000	$30,000
Net Investment Income	—	—	—
Distributable Amount	$4,135	$5,643	$5,289

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

19 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include The Care Center ($26,571 across 2 grants), All Our Kids ($25,000), Nuestras Raices ($20,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
The Care Center Holyoke, MA	In support of their purchase of new playground equipment	$25,565
All Our Kids South Hadley, MA	To support the organization in its securing of a new property in Holyoke MA	$25,000
Nuestras Raices Holyoke, MA	In support of their programming efforts in the Holyoke MA public schools	$20,000
Pa'lante Transformative Justice Holyoke, MA	In support of their staff members under the age of 22.	$20,000
Big Brothers-Western Massachusetts West Springfield, MA	In support of mentoring matches in Holyoke MA	$11,270
Piti Theatre Company Shelburne Falls, MA	In support of their programming in Holyoke MA	$10,000
The Care Center Holyoke, MA	General Operating Support	$1,006

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Philip R Rosenberry	President	10	—
Francine Rodriguez	Clerk	1	—
Sam Hannigan	Treasurer	1	—
Susan Curley	Director	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mt Pleasant Fund Inc?

Mt Pleasant Fund Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Amherst, MA. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Mt Pleasant Fund Inc operate?

Mt Pleasant Fund Inc has awarded grants in California, Massachusetts.

What size grants does Mt Pleasant Fund Inc award?

In 2024, Mt Pleasant Fund Inc awarded 7 grants totaling $113K — an average of about $16K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Mt Pleasant Fund Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Mt Pleasant Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.