Seamens Long Point Charitable
Seamens Long Point Charitable is a private foundation based in North Truro, Massachusetts. It makes grants to nonprofit organizations, with recent awards concentrated in Massachusetts and many recipients serving communities on Cape Cod.
Seamens Long Point Charitable at a glance
In short: Seamens Long Point Charitable gave $169K across 89 grants in 2026 (avg $2K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $169,348
- +2.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 89
- +8800.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,903
- -98.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $834,668
- +2.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (99% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Seamens Long Point Charitable
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applications are available at the address listed on its filing; awards are generally for the North Truro, Massachusetts area unless the board makes an exception.
- Review Cycle
- See applications for various deadlines.
- Deadline
- See applications for various deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Michael K Silva
Mailing address: 350 Route 6, North Truro, MA 02652
Phone: (508) 487-0035
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Seamens Long Point Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Paam ($25K). Together the top 10 received $76K.
Grant Size Distribution
298 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 297 grants of 298 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s filing says awards are to be made in the North Truro, Massachusetts area unless the board makes an exception. In 2026, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and 1% to recipients in Rhode Island; the filing also reports 0% for New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 89 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Seamens Long Point Charitable gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+20%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 441% 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $108K (2021) to $179K (2024). In 2026 it made 89 grants totaling $169K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Paam Provincetown, MA | Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| Cape Cod Children's Place Eastham, MA | Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Housing Assistance Corp Hyannis, MA | Exempt Purpose | $6,000 |
| Womr Provincetown, MA | Exempt Purpose | $5,250 |
| AIDS Support Group Oc Cape Cod Provincetown, MA | Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Center for Coastal Studies Provincetown, MA | Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Helping Our Women Provincetown, MA | Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Provincetown Hist Celebrations Provincetown, MA | Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Silva Ataxia Foundation Boston, MA | Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Wellfleet Food Pantry Wellfleet, MA | Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $834,668 | $209,709 | $175,077 | $169,348 | 89 | $173,941 | $48,739 | $39,432 |
| 2025 | $817,700 | $217,206 | $169,578 | $164,777 | 1 | $169,277 | $31,381 | $37,956 |
| 2024 | $763,269 | $176,896 | $184,614 | $179,367 | 74 | $184,669 | $23,621 | $37,018 |
| 2023 | $763,635 | $166,206 | $144,850 | $141,433 | 65 | $144,603 | $14,256 | $37,074 |
| 2022 | $743,744 | $158,418 | $132,376 | $129,420 | 69 | $132,201 | $11,598 | $36,524 |
| 2021 | $734,362 | $154,437 | $108,406 | $107,661 | 65 | — | $10,262 | $34,660 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Seamens Long Point Charitable reported a distributable amount of $39K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website describes support for health and human services as an area of focus. Its giving also includes organizations working in other areas. For example, in 2026 it supported the Center for Coastal Studies, whose stated mission is marine research and public education and policy to protect coastal and ocean resources, and Provincetown Community Compact, whose stated mission is to nurture cultural well-being and the natural environment of the Lower Cape.
Other 2026 grantees illustrate the range of services supported. Cape Cod Children’s Place describes its work as providing care, support, and advocacy for families with young children. Housing Assistance Corporation states that it promotes access to safe and affordable housing, while Wellfleet Food Pantry works to address food insecurity. Helping Our Women says it serves women with chronic, life-threatening, or disabling illness.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation reported 89 grants totaling $169,348. Grants ranged from $100 to $25,000, with a median of $1,000. Its largest listed awards included $25,000 to PAAM in Provincetown, $10,000 to Cape Cod Children’s Place, and $6,000 to Housing Assistance Corporation. It also awarded $5,000 each to WOMR, AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod, Center for Coastal Studies, Helping Our Women, Provincetown Historic Celebrations, Silva Ataxia Foundation, and Wellfleet Food Pantry.
Earlier examples of giving include a $12,500 donation to the Homeless Prevention Council in 2022 and a three-year, $15,000 award to the Community Development Partnership in 2020 to support business and credit programs on the Lower and Outer Cape. The foundation’s 2025 annual report says it increased funding in response to demand on local nonprofits to expand programs and services.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists John K. Roderick as chairman of the board and Bonnie-Jean Nunheimer as clerk. Directors listed are Christopher Enos, Christopher W. King, Donald R. Reeves, John E. Medeiros, Kristen Roberts, Paul Silva, and Paul Souza. Lori F. Meads is listed as president, treasurer, and executive director, with the filing noting that she ended in May 2025.
Seamens Long Point Charitable is led by Michael K. Silva, Interim President & Treasurer on the 2026 filing; none of the 13 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Michael K. Silva
Interim President & Treasurer
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John K. Roderick
Chairman of the Board
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Enos
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher W. King
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donald R. Reeves
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John E. Medeiros
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Roberts
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul R Silva
Director
Clerk & Director → Director, 2026
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Souza
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Silva
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven E. Roderick
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy McNulty
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie-Jean Nunheimer
Clerk
Director → Clerk, 2026
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Lori F. Meads (2021–2026) — President, Treasurer & Executive Director · Filing note: Ended 52025
- Former: Betsi Corea (2023–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Seamens Long Point Charitable
How much does Seamens Long Point Charitable give each year?
Seamens Long Point Charitable gave $169K across 89 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $165K across 1 grant.
What is Seamens Long Point Charitable's typical grant size?
Seamens Long Point Charitable's median grant in 2026 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,903, across 89 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Seamens Long Point Charitable give grants?
Seamens Long Point Charitable gives mostly in Massachusetts: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Provincetown, MA (22 grants), Wellfleet, MA (11 grants), Truro, MA (8 grants) and Orleans, MA (7 grants).
Who are Seamens Long Point Charitable's largest grantees?
Seamens Long Point Charitable's largest 2026 grantees include Paam ($25,000), Cape Cod Children's Place ($10,000) and Housing Assistance Corp ($6,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Seamens Long Point Charitable?
Seamens Long Point Charitable reported $835K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $174K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $39K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Seamens Long Point Charitable fund?
The foundation’s website describes support for health and human services as an area of focus. Its giving also includes organizations working in other areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Seamens Long Point Charitable?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Seamens Long Point Charitable's EIN?
Seamens Long Point Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3368515. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Seamens Long Point Charitable funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/seamens-long-point-charitable-morg_72e1b9a38c8247809f34e40b0e7ce589
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