Seamens Long Point Charitable

NORTH TRURO, MA EIN: 04-3368515 Website

Seamens Long Point Charitable Foundation Inc is a private independent foundation established in 1997 and based in North Truro, Massachusetts. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization dedicated to philanthropic grantmaking across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$818K

+7.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$165K

-8.1% YoY

Grant Count

-98.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$165K

+6698.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Seamens Long Point Charitable reported a distributable amount of $38K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation supports organizations involved with:

Hospices
Arts and culture
Education
Environment
Health
Recreation
Children and youth
Community development

The foundation has indicated a particular focus on health and human services as it moves forward with its grantmaking priorities.

Grantmaking

Recent grants awarded by the foundation include:

Ready to take the next step with Seamens Long Point Charitable?

Assess fit for your org Draft an LOI Find open RFPs

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts, with a particular emphasis on the Cape Cod region and surrounding communities including Wellfleet and the Lower Cape area.

Grant Distribution by State

Massachusetts $617K (98%)

Georgia $6K (1%)

Virginia $4K (1%)

District of Columbia $2K (0%)

New York $1K (0%)

Ohio $1K (0%)

Tennessee $1K (0%)

Washington $300 (0%)

+2 more states

States

California Connecticut District of Columbia Georgia Massachusetts New York Ohio Tennessee Virginia Washington

Cities

AtlantaBarnstableBostonBrewsterBrooklineCentervilleChathamDennis PortEast HamptonEast LongmeadowEasthamFoxboroHarwichHarwich PortHyannisLos AngelesMalboroughMaldenMashpeeMemphis

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total Assets: $763,000
Annual Revenue: $177,000
Annual Expenses: $185,000
Total Liabilities: $0

Tax-exempt status: September 1997

EIN: 04-3368515

Contact Information:

Address: 350 Route 6, North Truro, MA 02652
Telephone: 508-487-0035

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$817,700	$763,269	$763,635
Revenue	$217,206	$176,896	$166,206
Expenses	$169,578	$184,614	$144,850
Qualifying Distributions	$169,277	$184,669	$144,603
Net Investment Income	$31,381	$23,621	$14,256
Distributable Amount	$37,956	$37,018	$37,074

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

201 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Available Upon Request ($164,777).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Available Upon Request North Truro, MA	Exempt Purpose	$164,777

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Lori Meads serves as President and CEO of Seamen's Bank, which is affiliated with the foundation's operations.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JOHN K RODERICK	Chairman of the Board	1	—
JOHN E MEDEIROS	DIRECTOR	1	—
CHRISTOPHER ENOS	DIRECTOR	1	—
Paul R Silva	CLERK/DIRECTOR	1	—
PAUL SOUZA	DIRECTOR	1	—
Steven E Roderick	Director	1	—
Donald R Reeves	Director	1	—
TIMOTHY MCNULTY	DIRECTOR	1	—
LORI F MEADS	President/Treasurer/Exec. Dir	1	—
Sandra Silva	DIRECTOR	1	—
Christopher W King	dIRECTOR	1	—
KRISTEN ROBERTS	DIRECTOR	1	—
Bonnie-Jean Nunheimer	DIRECTOR	1	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation has continued active grantmaking in recent years, with donations supporting community development and human services initiatives. The foundation has partnered with Seamen's Bank to support local nonprofits addressing pandemic-related community needs and ongoing social service gaps in the Cape Cod region.

Seamen\u2019s Bank Long Point Charitable Foundation Awards the CDP $15,000\

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Seamens Long Point Charitable fund?

The foundation supports organizations involved with: • Hospices • Arts and culture • Education • Environment • Health • Recreation • Children and youth • Community development The foundation has indicated a particular focus on health and human services as it moves forward with its grantmaking priorities.

How do I apply for a grant from Seamens Long Point Charitable?

Recent grants awarded by the foundation include: • $15,000 to the Community Development Partnership to support business and credit programs • Donation to The Fleet Fund, a Wellfleet-based nonprofit providing emergency financial assistance to community members in need • $7,500 to the Lower Cape Outreach Council The foundation has demonstrated support for local nonprofits addressing community needs, particularly in the health and human services sector.

Where does Seamens Long Point Charitable make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts, with a particular emphasis on the Cape Cod region and surrounding communities including Wellfleet and the Lower Cape area.

What size grants does Seamens Long Point Charitable award?

In 2025, Seamens Long Point Charitable awarded 1 grants totaling $165K — an average of about $165K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Seamens Long Point Charitable required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Seamens Long Point Charitable reported a distributable amount of $38K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.