Nathaniel Saltonstall Arts Fund
Nathaniel Saltonstall Arts Fund is a private foundation, based in Canton, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $363K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $50K. Net investment income was $18K.
Nathaniel Saltonstall Arts Fund at a glance
In short: Nathaniel Saltonstall Arts Fund gave $50K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $50,000
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,000
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $362,704
- -8.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Nathaniel Saltonstall Arts Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Artists for Humanity ($30K). Together the top 2 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 12 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Nathaniel Saltonstall Arts Fund gives
- Giving fell 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 137% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2023) to $90K (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Artists for Humanity Boston, MA | The organization's primary activity is to support by contributions, other organizations qualifying for exemption under section 501 (c) (3) of the internal revenue code. The trustees choose these organizations based upon their knowledge of the organizations activities. No contributions, grants, loans etc. Are made to individuals. The organization does not presently receive applications or conduct programs for donations in its activities. | $30,000 |
| De Cordova Museum Lincoln, MA | The organization's primary activity is to support by contributions, other organizations qualifying for exemption under section 501 (c) (3) of the internal revenue code. The trustees choose these organizations based upon their knowledge of the organizations activities. No contributions, grants, loans etc. Are made to individuals. The organization does not presently receive applications or conduct programs for donations in its activities. | $20,000 |
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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 | $362,704 | $34,989 | $66,676 | $50,000 | 2 | $50,000 | $18,313 | $36,524 |
| 2023 | $394,391 | $-2,229 | $36,236 | $30,000 | 1 | $30,035 | $5,948 | $33,225 |
| 2022 | $432,856 | $44,539 | $96,650 | $85,000 | 3 | $87,285 | $36,388 | $34,019 |
| 2021 | $484,967 | $64,780 | $87,574 | $75,000 | 3 | $77,285 | $55,165 | $41,898 |
| 2020 | $507,761 | $56,279 | $100,658 | $90,000 | 3 | — | $33,578 | $34,787 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nathaniel Saltonstall Arts Fund reported a distributable amount of $37K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nathaniel Saltonstall Arts Fund's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Baldwin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nathaniel S. Gardiner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Burnes
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Eloise W. Hodge (2020–2023) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about Nathaniel Saltonstall Arts Fund
How much does Nathaniel Saltonstall Arts Fund give each year?
Nathaniel Saltonstall Arts Fund gave $50K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $30K across 1 grant.
How large is Nathaniel Saltonstall Arts Fund?
Nathaniel Saltonstall Arts Fund reported $363K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $50K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $37K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Nathaniel Saltonstall Arts Fund operate?
Nathaniel Saltonstall Arts Fund has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Nathaniel Saltonstall Arts Fund's EIN?
Nathaniel Saltonstall Arts Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6124122. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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