Philanthropy Massachusetts Inc
Philanthropy Massachusetts is a membership association serving the philanthropic sector in Massachusetts. Founded in 1969 (originally as Associated Grant Makers of Massachusetts), the organization functions as a bridge between funders and nonprofits, facilitating knowledge-sharing, networking, and collaborative action across the region. The organization is based in Boston and serves over 3,000 colleagues across 600 member nonprofit and funding organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.1M
+10.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.4M
+0.9% YoY
Grant Count
87
-13.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$17K
+16.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To promote the practice and expansion of effective and responsible philanthropy to improve the health and vitality of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
The organization operates with a commitment to equity and inclusion, working to advance racial equity, diversity, and inclusion within philanthropic institutions and the communities they serve. Key focus areas include:
- Building and strengthening philanthropic networks across the state
- Providing professional development and training for philanthropic professionals
- Facilitating funder networks organized by topic area and geography
- Supporting summer programs for underserved youth
- Offering research tools and resources to the funding community
Grantmaking
Philanthropy Massachusetts directly operates the **Summer Fund**, a donor collaborative established in 1971 that makes grants to summer camps and enrichment programs serving underserved youth.
Grant Range
** $7,500 - $40,000 per site
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary focus on Massachusetts, with particular emphasis on:
- Greater Boston region
- Regional networks serving Cape Cod & Islands, Essex County, Western Massachusetts, and Central Massachusetts
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Data:
- Total Revenue: $5,544,821
- Total Expenses: $5,673,697
- Total Assets: $6,104,839
- Total Liabilities: $999,000
- Number of Employees: 13
2023 Financial Data:
- Total Assets: $5,517,586
- Total Giving: $1,605,751
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,104,839 | $5,517,586 | $4,841,096 |
| Revenue | $5,544,821 | $5,509,630 | $5,120,194 |
| Expenses | $5,673,697 | $4,715,953 | $4,851,029 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $207,959 | $150,299 | $27,346 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Philanthropy Massachusetts Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Mary Skelton Roberts - Principal Officer
Jessica Berns - Senior Vice President of Partnerships & Strategic Initiatives (promoted February 2025)
Sean Higgins - Summer Fund Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY SKELTON ROBERTS | CEO, AS OF 05/2024 | 40 | $135,921 |
| PETER TAYLOR | CHAIR | 1.3 | — |
| PRENTICE ZINN | VICE CHAIR | 1.3 | — |
| ROB ZACCARDI | TREASURER | 1.3 | — |
| KAREN GILL | ASST. TREASURER | 1.3 | — |
| JAY KIM | CLERK | 1.3 | — |
| ERIC ESTEVES | AT LARGE EXEC COMM | 1.3 | — |
| DAN ARDITO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KATE CARNEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LIANA KRUPP | DIRECTOR THRU 09/24 | 1 | — |
| JAMIE MAGUIRE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALI MATHIAS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KRISTIN O'MALLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NATANJA CRAIG OQUENDO | DIRECTOR THRU 09/24 | 1 | — |
| GEETA PRADHAN | DIRECTOR THRU 09/24 | 1 | — |
| SONIA SHAH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AMIE SHEI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AUDREY SHELTO | DIRECTOR THRU 09/24 | 1 | — |
| ALEXANDRA PINEROS SHIELDS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PATRICIA SOBALVARRO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRYAN SPENCE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NANCY STAGER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARQUIS VICTOR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LINH NGUYEN | FINANCE DIRECTOR | 40 | $114,270 |
| ALEXANDER MCCRAY | VP, MEMBER ENGAGEMENT & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES | 40 | $132,186 |
| JESSICA BERNS | VICE PRESIDENT, NETWORK VIBRANCY | 40 | $117,215 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**February 2025:** Jessica Berns promoted to Senior Vice President of Partnerships & Strategic Initiatives
**January 2025:** Philanthropy Massachusetts Board of Directors approved the 2026–2030 Strategic Framework following extensive stakeholder engagement
Philanthropy Massachusetts Inc - Grant Information & Application ...**February 2025:** Philanthropy MA conducted a funder survey across Massachusetts to assess current conditions in the philanthropic sector
Philanthropy Massachusetts Inc - Grant Information & Application ...**Upcoming Programming:**
April 8, 2025: "Meeting the Moment: Advancing Arts, Culture and Democracy in the Commonwealth and America"
April 14, 2025: Cape Cod and Islands Funders Network Meeting
April 14, 2025: Social Innovation Forum: "Stronger Together: Actionable Collaboration Strategies"
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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