The Cranberry Rose Foundation
The Cranberry Rose Foundation is a private foundation, based in Marion, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $128K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $11K. Net investment income was $11K.
The Cranberry Rose Foundation at a glance
In short: The Cranberry Rose Foundation gave $11K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,833
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $127,508
- -0.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Cranberry Rose Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Family Pantry Damien's Place ($3K). Together the top 6 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 32 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Cranberry Rose Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2020) to $13K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Family Pantry Damien's Place East Wareham, MA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| YMCA Southcoast New Bedford, MA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| The Women's Center New Bedford, MA | Annual Fund | $1,500 |
| Women's Fund Southcoast New Bedford, MA | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Community Connections South Yarmouth, MA | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Warrior Bonfire Program Clinton, MS | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $127,508 | $18,442 | $18,532 | $11,000 | 6 | $11,035 | $10,945 | $11,062 |
| 2023 | $127,598 | $16,385 | $13,970 | $11,000 | 7 | $11,035 | $13,492 | $10,634 |
| 2022 | $125,183 | $-8,625 | $18,919 | $12,500 | 7 | $12,535 | — | $11,526 |
| 2021 | $152,739 | $41,512 | $17,139 | $11,000 | 6 | $11,035 | $35,908 | $12,067 |
| 2020 | $128,354 | $15,139 | $12,104 | $7,000 | 6 | — | $10,235 | $10,462 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Cranberry Rose Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Cranberry Rose Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christopher Makepeace
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan R. Makepeace
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Cranberry Rose Foundation
How much does The Cranberry Rose Foundation give each year?
The Cranberry Rose Foundation gave $11K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $11K across 7 grants.
What is The Cranberry Rose Foundation's typical grant size?
The Cranberry Rose Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,833, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Cranberry Rose Foundation give grants?
The Cranberry Rose Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Mississippi (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Bedford, MA (3 grants).
Does The Cranberry Rose Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Cranberry Rose Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Cranberry Rose Foundation's largest grantees?
The Cranberry Rose Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Family Pantry Damien's Place ($3,000), YMCA Southcoast ($2,500) and The Women's Center ($1,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Cranberry Rose Foundation?
The Cranberry Rose Foundation reported $128K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (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 is The Cranberry Rose Foundation's EIN?
The Cranberry Rose Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3395984. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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