Solimine Charitable Corporation
Solimine Charitable Corporation is a private foundation based in Lynn, Massachusetts. It provides grants to local-area 501(c)(3) charities and financial assistance to individuals who demonstrate need.
Solimine Charitable Corporation at a glance
In short: Solimine Charitable Corporation gave $739K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $27K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $739,245
- +325.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- +22.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $27,379
- +246.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $18,025,835
- +21.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Solimine Charitable Corporation
- How to Apply
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Request a grant by letter or grant request. Awards are generally for local-area recipients.
- Contact
Application contact: Solimine Charitable Corp
Mailing address: 426 Broadway, Lynn, MA 01904
Phone: (781) 599-8238
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Solimine Charitable Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boys and Girls Club of Lynn ($265K). Together the top 10 received $622K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($9,284), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 70 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported grant dollars in filing year 2025 went to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Solimine Charitable Corporation gives
- 65% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 3381% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 140% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2021) to $739K (2025). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $739K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club of Lynn Lynn, MA | Charitable | $265,000 |
| Lynn Community Health Center Lynn, MA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| The Greg House Lynn, MA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Leo Inc Lynn, MA | Charitable | $30,000 |
| United Way of Mass Bay Boston, MA | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Multiple Less Than 3000 Each Lynn, MA | Charitable | $29,326 |
| American Cancer Society Framingham, MA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| New American Assoc of MA Lynn, MA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Greater Lynn Senior Services Lynn, MA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Element Care Lynn, MA | Charitable | $12,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,025,835 | $4,017,106 | $761,545 | $739,245 | 27 | $743,174 | $303,381 | $531,205 |
| 2024 | $14,820,274 | $5,189,208 | $174,874 | $173,836 | 22 | $174,674 | $371,307 | $269,099 |
| 2023 | $9,955,940 | $6,482,449 | $143,899 | $116,505 | 17 | $119,779 | $13,443 | $39,511 |
| 2022 | $6,647,390 | $38,014 | $73,871 | $21,236 | 3 | — | $871 | — |
| 2021 | $3,503,247 | $339,839 | $65,961 | $6,000 | 1 | — | $245,641 | — |
| 2020 | $3,239,369 | $1,137,303 | $83,258 | $21,000 | 2 | — | $27,194 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Solimine Charitable Corporation reported a distributable amount of $531K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that it provides grants to local-area 501(c)(3) charities and financial assistance to individuals who demonstrate need. Its 2025 grantees illustrate a range of community services: Lynn Community Health Center describes its mission as improving access to health services in Lynn, while My Brother’s Table says it nourishes the community through free meals and hospitality. The Lynn Shelter Association describes providing shelter, supportive services, and housing solutions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $739,245. Grant amounts ranged from $3,635 to $265,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest awards included $265,000 to Boys and Girls Club of Lynn, $100,000 each to Lynn Community Health Center and The Greg House, and $30,000 each to LEO Inc. and United Way of Mass Bay. Other notable grants included $20,000 to the American Cancer Society and $15,000 to Greater Lynn Senior Services.
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Requests may be made by letter or grant request; awards are generally restricted to local-area recipients.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David J. Solimine Jr. as president and Joel C. Solimine, Diane J. Edgett, Magnolia A. Contreras, and Michael D. Solimine as directors.
Solimine Charitable Corporation is led by David J. Solimine Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David J. Solimine Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane J. Edgett
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joel C. Solimine
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Magnolia A. Contreras
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael D. Solimine
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Solimine Charitable Corporation
How much does Solimine Charitable Corporation give each year?
Solimine Charitable Corporation gave $739K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $174K across 22 grants.
What is Solimine Charitable Corporation's typical grant size?
Solimine Charitable Corporation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $27,379, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Solimine Charitable Corporation give grants?
Solimine Charitable Corporation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lynn, MA (16 grants), Boston, MA (2 grants), Peabody, MA (2 grants) and Danvers, MA (2 grants).
Does Solimine Charitable Corporation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on Solimine Charitable Corporation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (26 grants).
Who are Solimine Charitable Corporation's largest grantees?
Solimine Charitable Corporation's largest 2025 grantees include Boys and Girls Club of Lynn ($265,000), Lynn Community Health Center ($100,000) and The Greg House ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($9,284), which are not listed by name. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Solimine Charitable Corporation?
Solimine Charitable Corporation reported $18.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $743K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $531K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Solimine Charitable Corporation fund?
The foundation states that it provides grants to local-area 501(c)(3) charities and financial assistance to individuals who demonstrate need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Solimine Charitable Corporation?
Request a grant by letter or grant request. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Solimine Charitable Corporation's EIN?
Solimine Charitable Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0478181. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 10, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
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Grantable. (2026). Solimine Charitable Corporation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/solimine-charitable-corporation-morg_be79c1e0a66e4dfeab1d7b0a8f9c0f00
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