The Evergreen Charitable Fund Inc
The Evergreen Charitable Fund Inc is a private foundation based in Boxford, Massachusetts. In its 2024 filing, it reported giving to preselected charitable organizations and stated that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
The Evergreen Charitable Fund Inc at a glance
In short: The Evergreen Charitable Fund Inc gave $153K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Massachusetts. 4% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $152,500
- +3.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- -4.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,354
- +8.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $373,790
- -13.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (1 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (67% 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 Evergreen Charitable Fund Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The fund does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 38 Herrick Road, Boxford, MA 01921
Phone: (617) 921-2536
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Evergreen Charitable Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Massachusetts Audubon Society ($55K). Together the top 10 received $127K.
Grant Size Distribution
112 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 109 grants of 112 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 11% to Pennsylvania, 7% to Arkansas, 6% to New York, and 3% to Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Evergreen Charitable Fund Inc open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 24 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 42% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 83% 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 $107K (2021) to $153K (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $153K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Audubon Society Lincoln, MA | General Charitable Benefit | $55,000 |
| The Trustees of Reservations Boston, MA | General Charitable Benefit | $12,000 |
| Haverford College Haverford, PA | $9,000 designated to The Environmental Responsibility Fund. $3,000 designated to General Charitable Benefit (undesignated annual fund). | $12,000 |
| Heifer Project International Little Rock, AR | General Charitable Benefit | $10,000 |
| Appalachian Mountain Club Boston, MA | General Charitable Benefit | $10,000 |
| The Cambridge School of Weston Weston, MA | General Charitable Benefit | $8,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council New York, NY | General Charitable Benefit | $6,000 |
| BTABOLT Inc Boxford, MA | General Charitable Benefit | $5,000 |
| Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue Hudson, MA | General Charitable Benefit | $5,000 |
| Green Street Rescue Philadelphia, PA | General Charitable Benefit | $4,000 |
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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 | $373,790 | $98,001 | $157,948 | $152,500 | 24 | $153,861 | $93,914 | $185,776 |
| 2023 | $433,487 | $98,735 | $151,895 | $147,000 | 25 | $148,224 | $95,064 | $153,781 |
| 2022 | $486,647 | $29,719 | $139,295 | $135,750 | 21 | $136,636 | $27,060 | $147,796 |
| 2021 | $596,223 | $49,553 | $109,710 | $107,420 | 22 | $107,992 | $47,835 | $137,845 |
| 2020 | $566,576 | $19,047 | $119,772 | $117,367 | 20 | — | $17,242 | $109,515 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Evergreen Charitable Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $186K 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
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for conservation organizations, such as Massachusetts Audubon Society, whose stated mission is to protect Massachusetts nature for people and wildlife, and The Trustees of Reservations, which describes itself as a conservation and preservation nonprofit. The Appalachian Mountain Club says it promotes the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the Appalachian region’s mountains, forests, waters, and trails.
Other recipients describe work in education and animal welfare: The Cambridge School of Weston’s stated mission is to provide a progressive education, while Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue provides care, shelter, and adoption services for golden retrievers. Green Street Rescue says it rescues cats, provides medical care, and finds them permanent homes.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund made 24 grants totaling $152,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $55,000, with a median of $3,000. Its largest 2024 grants included $55,000 to Massachusetts Audubon Society, $12,000 each to The Trustees of Reservations and Haverford College, and $10,000 each to Heifer Project International and the Appalachian Mountain Club. The Haverford College grant designated $9,000 for its Environmental Responsibility Fund and $3,000 for its undesignated annual fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Albert Nierenberg, Catherine Nierenberg, and Elsa Nierenberg as directors.
The Evergreen Charitable Fund Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Albert Nierenberg
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Catherine Nierenberg
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Elsa Nierenberg
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Martha Nierenberg (2020) — Director
- Former: Zoe Totten (2020) — Director
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 Evergreen Charitable Fund Inc
How much does The Evergreen Charitable Fund Inc give each year?
The Evergreen Charitable Fund Inc gave $153K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $147K across 25 grants.
What is The Evergreen Charitable Fund Inc's typical grant size?
The Evergreen Charitable Fund Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $6,354, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Evergreen Charitable Fund Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Evergreen Charitable Fund Inc give grants?
The Evergreen Charitable Fund Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (11%) and Arkansas (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (3 grants), New York, NY (2 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Cambridge, MA (2 grants).
Does The Evergreen Charitable Fund Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Evergreen Charitable Fund Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Evergreen Charitable Fund Inc's largest grantees?
The Evergreen Charitable Fund Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Massachusetts Audubon Society ($55,000), The Trustees of Reservations ($12,000) and Haverford College ($12,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Evergreen Charitable Fund Inc?
The Evergreen Charitable Fund Inc reported $374K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $154K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $186K (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 Evergreen Charitable Fund Inc fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Evergreen Charitable Fund Inc?
The fund does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Evergreen Charitable Fund Inc's EIN?
The Evergreen Charitable Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4065868. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Evergreen Charitable Fund Inc 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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