The Eustace B and Nancy Fiske M Foundation
The Eustace B and Nancy Fiske M Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing reports $200,000 in grants to 10 charitable organizations, all in Massachusetts. The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
The Eustace B and Nancy Fiske M Foundation at a glance
In short: The Eustace B and Nancy Fiske M Foundation gave $200K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $200,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $2,326,315
- -1.0% 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 Eustace B and Nancy Fiske M Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Goodwin 100 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA 02210
Phone: (617) 570-1787
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Eustace B and Nancy Fiske M Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Joslin Diabetes Center Inc ($20K). Together the top 10 received $200K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Eustace B and Nancy Fiske M Foundation gives
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 39900% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $250 (2021) to $200K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Joslin Diabetes Center Inc Boston, MA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Shriners Children's Boston Boston, MA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Eastern Star of Massachusetts Charitable Newtonville, MA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Old Sturbridge Inc Sturbridge, MA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts Society for the Prevention Lexington, MA | General Support | $20,000 |
| West Chelmsford United Methodist Church N Chelmsford, MA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Town of Chelmsford Cemetery Chelmsford, MA | General Support | $20,000 |
| First Parish Unitarian Universalist Chur Chelmsford, MA | General Support | $20,000 |
| First Baptist Church of Chelmsford Chelmsford, MA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Town of Chelmsford - Chelmsford Public Chelmsford, MA | General Support | $20,000 |
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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 | $2,326,315 | $246,286 | $270,270 | $200,000 | 10 | $226,578 | $210,304 | $210,373 |
| 2024 | $2,350,946 | $4,446,313 | $253,411 | $200,000 | 10 | $223,767 | $342,415 | $209,432 |
| 2023 | $13,829 | $22,043 | $12,317 | $10,250 | 1 | $10,250 | — | $205 |
| 2022 | $4,116 | $51 | $2,285 | $500 | 1 | $500 | — | $259 |
| 2021 | $6,350 | $10,001 | $6,346 | $250 | 1 | $250 | — | $350 |
| 2020 | $2,695 | $13 | $75 | — | — | — | — | $134 |
| 2019 | $2,757 | $5,069 | $3,689 | — | — | — | — | $179 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Eustace B and Nancy Fiske M Foundation reported a distributable amount of $210K 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’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations in health care, history and learning, child and family well-being, religious life, and local public services. These examples describe grantees, not a stated foundation focus: Old Sturbridge Inc says it invites visitors to explore New England life through history, while the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention says it works to protect and promote the rights and well-being of children and families.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $200,000. Each grant was $20,000. Recipients included Joslin Diabetes Center Inc, Shriners Children’s Boston, Old Sturbridge Inc, and the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention, each receiving $20,000 for general support. The other six listed recipients also received $20,000 each for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists W Alan Harding and Susan L Abbott as trustees.
The Eustace B and Nancy Fiske M Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Susan L. Abbott
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$21K (2024) → $39K (2025)
W. Alan Harding
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$8K (2024) → $19K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Nancy Fiske Gaver (2019–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $39K, to Susan L Abbott (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Eustace B and Nancy Fiske M Foundation
How much does The Eustace B and Nancy Fiske M Foundation give each year?
The Eustace B and Nancy Fiske M Foundation gave $200K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $200K across 10 grants.
What is The Eustace B and Nancy Fiske M Foundation's typical grant size?
The Eustace B and Nancy Fiske M Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $20,000, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Eustace B and Nancy Fiske M Foundation give grants?
The Eustace B and Nancy Fiske M Foundation 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 Chelmsford, MA (4 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does The Eustace B and Nancy Fiske M Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Eustace B and Nancy Fiske M Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Eustace B and Nancy Fiske M Foundation's largest grantees?
The Eustace B and Nancy Fiske M Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Joslin Diabetes Center Inc ($20,000), Shriners Children's Boston ($20,000) and Eastern Star of Massachusetts Charitable ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Eustace B and Nancy Fiske M Foundation?
The Eustace B and Nancy Fiske M Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $227K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $210K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Eustace B and Nancy Fiske M Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations in health care, history and learning, child and family well-being, religious life, and local public services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Eustace B and Nancy Fiske M Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Eustace B and Nancy Fiske M Foundation's EIN?
The Eustace B and Nancy Fiske M Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-7514229. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Eustace B and Nancy Fiske M 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.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 12, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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