The Clinton H & Wilma T Shattuck Char Tr
The Clinton H & Wilma T Shattuck Char Tr is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing reports 37 grants totaling $371,000, and its 2023 filing states that its only activity is making charitable contributions to approved organizations.
The Clinton H & Wilma T Shattuck Char Tr at a glance
In short: The Clinton H & Wilma T Shattuck Char Tr gave $371K across 37 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Massachusetts. 35% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $371,000
- +4.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 37
- +19.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,027
- -12.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,142,574
- -6.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (13 of 37, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Clinton H & Wilma T Shattuck Char Tr
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Nutter Mcclennen Fish Llp Pob 5140, Boston, MA 02205
Phone: (617) 439-2000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Clinton H & Wilma T Shattuck Char Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center Inc ($25K). Together the top 10 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
166 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 165 grants of 166 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Massachusetts recipients received 89% of grant dollars, followed by recipients in Colorado (7%), Pennsylvania (3%), and Maryland (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Clinton H & Wilma T Shattuck Char Tr open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 37 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 65% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+15%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $322K (2022) to $371K (2025). In 2025 it made 37 grants totaling $371K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center Inc Boston, MA | Support for Management and General Expenses | $25,000 |
| Compassion and Choices Denver, CO | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Cambridge Camping Association Inc Cambridge, MA | Project support to cover overnight camp tuition assistance, transportation, camp supplies and ongoing case management for these 15 children from low income families | $15,000 |
| English for New Bostonians Inc Boston, MA | Project support for adult education, workforce development, and esol programming | $15,000 |
| Presidents and Fellows of Harvard College Cambridge, MA | Support for transportation to arnold arboretum for bps students | $15,000 |
| Cathleen Stone Island Education Center Inc Boston, MA | Project Support for the Connections Program | $12,500 |
| Family Services of the Merrimack Valley Inc Lawrence, MA | Youth Development Programs | $12,000 |
| Boston Arts Academy Foundation Boston, MA | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Boston Center for the Arts Boston, MA | Program Support for Signature Initiatives | $10,000 |
| Boston Preparatory Charter Public School Boston, MA | Project support for the persistence project and summer enrichment program | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,142,574 | $268,604 | $496,101 | $371,000 | 37 | $399,618 | $180,582 | $446,648 |
| 2024 | $3,369,862 | $370,184 | $479,634 | $353,625 | 31 | $382,990 | $277,782 | $409,310 |
| 2023 | $3,482,228 | $197,973 | $457,860 | $367,000 | 33 | $388,943 | $147,075 | $377,147 |
| 2022 | $3,746,022 | $171,145 | $410,165 | $322,000 | 32 | $342,526 | $107,655 | $391,956 |
| 2021 | $3,985,060 | $201,299 | $432,834 | $336,500 | 33 | — | $130,354 | $364,327 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Clinton H & Wilma T Shattuck Char Tr reported a distributable amount of $447K 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 states that it does not conduct direct charitable activities and makes contributions to approved organizations. Its grants provide examples of the kinds of organizations it supports. Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center says its mission is to help children, youth, and families attain greater economic stability and social well-being. English for New Bostonians says it works to provide high-quality English classes for adult immigrants. Cambridge Camping Association describes its work as providing meaningful summer and school-year experiences for under-resourced urban children.
Other 2025 recipients include arts organizations. Boston Center for the Arts describes its work as supporting artists to create, perform, and exhibit new work, developing audiences, and connecting the arts to the community. The filing also lists a grant to Compassion and Choices for its general fund.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 37 grants totaling $371,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Selected awards included $25,000 to Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center and $25,000 to Compassion and Choices; $15,000 each to Cambridge Camping Association, English for New Bostonians, and the Presidents and Fellows of Harvard College; and $12,500 to Cathleen Stone Island Education Center. Other listed recipients included Family Services of the Merrimack Valley ($12,000), Boston Arts Academy Foundation ($10,000), Boston Center for the Arts ($10,000), and Boys and Girls Club of Boston ($10,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kevin Meuse and William Van Dorn as trustees.
The Clinton H & Wilma T Shattuck Char Tr's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William Van Dorn
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$10K (2023) → $50K (2025)
Kevin Meuse
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Elizabeth N. Van Dorn (2021–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $50K, to William Van Dorn (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Clinton H & Wilma T Shattuck Char Tr
How much does The Clinton H & Wilma T Shattuck Char Tr give each year?
The Clinton H & Wilma T Shattuck Char Tr gave $371K across 37 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $354K across 31 grants.
What is The Clinton H & Wilma T Shattuck Char Tr's typical grant size?
The Clinton H & Wilma T Shattuck Char Tr's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,027, across 37 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Clinton H & Wilma T Shattuck Char Tr that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Clinton H & Wilma T Shattuck Char Tr give grants?
The Clinton H & Wilma T Shattuck Char Tr gives mostly in Massachusetts: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (18 grants) and Cambridge, MA (4 grants).
Does The Clinton H & Wilma T Shattuck Char Tr give general operating support?
Yes: 43% of The Clinton H & Wilma T Shattuck Char Tr's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Clinton H & Wilma T Shattuck Char Tr's largest grantees?
The Clinton H & Wilma T Shattuck Char Tr's largest 2025 grantees include Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center Inc ($25,000), Compassion and Choices ($25,000) and Cambridge Camping Association Inc ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Clinton H & Wilma T Shattuck Char Tr?
The Clinton H & Wilma T Shattuck Char Tr reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $400K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $447K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Clinton H & Wilma T Shattuck Char Tr fund?
The foundation states that it does not conduct direct charitable activities and makes contributions to approved organizations. Its grants provide examples of the kinds of organizations it supports. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Clinton H & Wilma T Shattuck Char Tr?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Clinton H & Wilma T Shattuck Char Tr's EIN?
The Clinton H & Wilma T Shattuck Char Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2659654. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Clinton H & Wilma T Shattuck Char Tr accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 24, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Clinton H & Wilma T Shattuck Char Tr funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-clinton-h-and-wilma-t-shattuck-char-tr-morg_4cb3df4d4e364e40af9d34244b765ca9
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