Muddy Pond Trust Inc Attention Charles Smith
Muddy pond trust was organized for charitable, educational and scientific purposes, including, but not limited to, creating a nature center, hosting and sponsoring programs to educate the public about the natural world and sustainable living and conserving and undertaking research on a parcel of land with a globally rare ecosystem and significant ecological value.
Muddy Pond Trust Inc Attention Charles Smith at a glance
In short: Muddy Pond Trust Inc Attention Charles Smith gave $86K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $85,800
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $28,600
- Median grant
- $28,600
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Muddy Pond Trust Inc Attention Charles Smith funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Native Land Conservancy ($29K). Together the top 3 received $86K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Muddy Pond Trust Inc Attention Charles Smith gives
- Giving grew 758% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $1.8M (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $86K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Native Land Conservancy Mashpee, MA | To assist in the operations of the recipient organization. | $28,600 |
| Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe Inc Plymouth, MA | To assist in the operations of the recipient organization. | $28,600 |
| Indigenous Resources Collaborative Plymouth, MA | To assist in the operations of the recipient organization. | $28,600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | — | $91,357 | $85,800 | 3 |
| 2023 | $91,357 | — | $18,111 | — | — |
| 2022 | $112,768 | $150,168 | $1,966,840 | $1,754,266 | 1 |
| 2021 | $1,739,114 | $650,000 | $363,265 | $10,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | $1,460,711 | $588,500 | $129,036 | — | — |
| 2019 | $1,102,187 | $1,139,895 | $146,980 | — | — |
About Muddy Pond Trust Inc Attention Charles Smith
Based on IRS filings
Muddy Pond Trust Inc Attention Charles Smith is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Duxbury, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $86K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Muddy Pond Trust Inc Attention Charles Smith is led by Gerald V. Sheehan, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gerald V. Sheehan
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Simmons
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Skerritt
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Mutrie
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Smith
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Sheehan
Clerk
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Kevin Cassidy (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Margaret Lawrence (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Sophie Westover (2019–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Muddy Pond Trust Inc Attention Charles Smith
How much does Muddy Pond Trust Inc Attention Charles Smith give each year?
Muddy Pond Trust Inc Attention Charles Smith gave $86K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Muddy Pond Trust Inc Attention Charles Smith's typical grant size?
Muddy Pond Trust Inc Attention Charles Smith's median grant in 2024 was $28,600, and its average grant was $28,600, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Muddy Pond Trust Inc Attention Charles Smith give grants?
Muddy Pond Trust Inc Attention Charles Smith gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Plymouth, MA (2 grants).
Does Muddy Pond Trust Inc Attention Charles Smith give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Muddy Pond Trust Inc Attention Charles Smith's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Assist in the Operations of the Recipient Organization." (3 grants).
What is Muddy Pond Trust Inc Attention Charles Smith?
Muddy Pond Trust Inc Attention Charles Smith is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Duxbury, MA.
What is Muddy Pond Trust Inc Attention Charles Smith's EIN?
Muddy Pond Trust Inc Attention Charles Smith's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2847030. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS December 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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