The Creighton Narada Foundation
The Creighton Narada Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including conservation groups, a youth-serving organization, and museums.
The Creighton Narada Foundation at a glance
In short: The Creighton Narada Foundation gave $990K across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $34K), mostly in Massachusetts. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $990,000
- +16.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- +16.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $34,138
- +0.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $16,396,605
- +2.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (14 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Creighton Narada Foundation
- 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: Day Pitney Llpone Federal St 29Th, Boston, MA 02110
Phone: (617) 345-4600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Creighton Narada Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boys & Girls Club of Lynn ($100K). Together the top 10 received $755K.
Grant Size Distribution
128 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 86 grants of 128 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the reported distribution of grant dollars by recipient state was Massachusetts 83%, Maine 14%, North Carolina 3%, and Colorado 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Creighton Narada Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 28 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $56K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $55K repeat.
- 39% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 93% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $800K (2020) to $990K (2024). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $990K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Lynn Lynn, MA | General Charitable Purpose | $100,000 |
| Manchester Essex Conservation Tr Inv Manchester, MA | General Charitable Purpose | $100,000 |
| Peabody Essex Museum Inc Salem, MA | General Charitable Purpose | $100,000 |
| Essex County Greenbelt Association Essex, MA | General Charitable Purpose | $100,000 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust Topsham, ME | General Charitable Purpose | $75,000 |
| Trustees of Reservations Boston, MA | General Charitable Purpose | $75,000 |
| Museum of Science Boston, MA | General Charitable Purpose | $70,000 |
| Trustees of Boston University Boston, MA | General Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Boston, MA | General Charitable Purpose | $40,000 |
| Vinalhaven Land Trust Inc Vinalhaven, ME | General Charitable Purpose | $40,000 |
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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 | $16,396,605 | $1,364,502 | $1,045,528 | $990,000 | 29 | $985,125 | $1,311,598 | $1,054,037 |
| 2023 | $16,075,817 | $591,727 | $903,891 | $850,000 | 25 | $872,815 | $559,235 | $937,514 |
| 2022 | $16,392,193 | $1,063,981 | $1,049,614 | $950,000 | 25 | $973,641 | $1,030,789 | $850,428 |
| 2021 | $16,374,776 | $2,099,013 | $915,472 | $850,000 | 25 | $870,259 | $2,067,313 | $1,031,720 |
| 2020 | $15,192,112 | $1,133,188 | $863,675 | $800,000 | 24 | — | $1,098,481 | $857,952 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Creighton Narada Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2024 — 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 available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including land conservation, youth services, and the arts, humanities, and sciences. For example, Essex County Greenbelt Association describes its mission as “land conservation and conservation education.” Boys & Girls Club of Lynn says it works to help young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, realize their potential. Peabody Essex Museum describes its work as offering experiences in the arts, humanities, and sciences and stewarding and making its collections accessible.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 29 grants totaling $990,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median of $25,000. Notable grants included $100,000 each to Boys & Girls Club of Lynn, Manchester Essex Conservation Trust, Peabody Essex Museum, and Essex County Greenbelt Association. Maine Coast Heritage Trust and Trustees of Reservations each received $75,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Hilary H. Creighton, Albert M. Creighton III, and Peter H. Creighton as trustees.
The Creighton Narada Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Albert M. Creighton III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hilary H. Creighton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter H. Creighton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Creighton Narada Foundation
How much does The Creighton Narada Foundation give each year?
The Creighton Narada Foundation gave $990K across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $850K across 25 grants.
What is The Creighton Narada Foundation's typical grant size?
The Creighton Narada Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $34,138, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Creighton Narada Foundation that year got $15K on average.
Where does The Creighton Narada Foundation give grants?
The Creighton Narada Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maine (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (7 grants), Topsham, ME (2 grants) and Gloucester, MA (2 grants).
Does The Creighton Narada Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Creighton Narada Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Creighton Narada Foundation's largest grantees?
The Creighton Narada Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Boys & Girls Club of Lynn ($100,000), Manchester Essex Conservation Tr Inv ($100,000) and Peabody Essex Museum Inc ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Creighton Narada Foundation?
The Creighton Narada Foundation reported $16.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $985K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (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 Creighton Narada Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including land conservation, youth services, and the arts, humanities, and sciences. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Creighton Narada Foundation?
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 Creighton Narada Foundation's EIN?
The Creighton Narada Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3243114. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Creighton Narada Foundation 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 September 2026.
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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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