The Catherine E Philbin Memorial
The Catherine E Philbin Memorial is a private foundation based in Oxford, Massachusetts. It supports scholarships for individuals enrolled in nursing studies at local colleges, with awards restricted to nursing tuition.
The Catherine E Philbin Memorial at a glance
In short: The Catherine E Philbin Memorial gave $11K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,875
- +29.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,088
- +3.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $241,301
- -0.4% 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 October 2026.
How to apply to The Catherine E Philbin Memorial
- How to Apply
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Applicants should contact the foundation and submit a letter describing achievements, education and career goals, financial needs, activities, commitments, and community leadership. Awards are restricted to tuition in the field of nursing.
- Review Cycle
- As agreed by the trustees.
- Deadline
- As agreed by the trustees.
- Contact
Application contact: The Catherine E Philbin Memorial Fd
Mailing address: 2 Jackson Court, Oxford, MA 01540
Phone: (508) 987-3981
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Catherine E Philbin Memorial funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 47 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in filing year 2025 went to recipients in Massachusetts. The filing describes the scholarship recipients as enrolled in nursing studies at local colleges.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Catherine E Philbin Memorial gives
- Giving grew 24% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 114% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2024) to $13K (2020). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 10 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $10,875 |
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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 | $241,301 | $19,262 | $20,143 | $10,875 | 10 | $10,875 | $14,705 | $9,540 |
| 2024 | $242,182 | $15,906 | $32,329 | $8,375 | 8 | $8,375 | $11,103 | $10,177 |
| 2023 | $258,605 | $9,746 | $26,921 | $12,750 | 10 | $12,750 | $6,623 | $13,067 |
| 2022 | $275,780 | $10,679 | $18,053 | $8,750 | 7 | $8,750 | $7,059 | $13,666 |
| 2021 | $283,154 | $24,221 | $21,552 | $12,000 | 12 | $12,000 | $17,607 | $13,635 |
| 2020 | $280,485 | $12,415 | $27,817 | $13,375 | 15 | — | $3,839 | $13,444 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Catherine E Philbin Memorial reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2025 — 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 2025 filing describes scholarships paid to individuals enrolled in nursing studies at local colleges. It does not state a separate mission.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $10,875. Grants ranged from $375 to $2,250, with a median of $1,000. All listed grants were tuition awards to individual recipients in Massachusetts. The largest award was $2,250; two awards were $1,500 each.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Josephine Veglia and Robert Philbin as trustees.
The Catherine E Philbin Memorial's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Josephine Veglia
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Robert Philbin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $5K, to Robert Philbin (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Catherine E Philbin Memorial
How much does The Catherine E Philbin Memorial give each year?
The Catherine E Philbin Memorial gave $11K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $8K across 8 grants.
What is The Catherine E Philbin Memorial's typical grant size?
The Catherine E Philbin Memorial's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,088, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Catherine E Philbin Memorial give grants?
The Catherine E Philbin Memorial gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Catherine E Philbin Memorial give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Catherine E Philbin Memorial's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Tuition" (10 grants).
How large is The Catherine E Philbin Memorial?
The Catherine E Philbin Memorial reported $241K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Catherine E Philbin Memorial fund?
The foundation’s 2025 filing describes scholarships paid to individuals enrolled in nursing studies at local colleges. It does not state a separate mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Catherine E Philbin Memorial?
Applicants should contact the foundation and submit a letter describing achievements, education and career goals, financial needs, activities, commitments, and community leadership. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Catherine E Philbin Memorial's EIN?
The Catherine E Philbin Memorial's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3406706. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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