The Mentor Network Charitable Foundation
The Mentor Network Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Quincy, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing reports 21 grants totaling $193,000 to organizations working in areas including inclusion, family support, youth in foster care, safety education, and sports for people with intellectual disabilities.
The Mentor Network Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Mentor Network Charitable Foundation gave $193K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), top state North Carolina. 76% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $193,000
- -3.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- -36.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,190
- +51.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $640,017
- -19.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 76% first-time grantees (16 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (19% 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 Mentor Network Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2023 filing describes a request letter that specifies the proposed use of funds, budget, and amount requested. It states there are no award restrictions and a maximum award of $50,000.
- Review Cycle
- None, according to the 2023 filing.
- Deadline
- None, according to the 2023 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Whitney Shufelt
Mailing address: 1 Batterymarch Park Suite 103, Quincy, MA 02169
Phone: (617) 790-4800
Email: foundation@sevitahealth.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mentor Network Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Inclusion Project ($35K). Together the top 10 received $168K.
Grant Size Distribution
109 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 106 grants of 109 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest state shares were North Carolina (19%), Maryland (17%), California (14%), Connecticut (13%), and Massachusetts (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Mentor Network Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
76%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 16 of 21 grantees (76%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 14% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 36% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 517% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $83K (2020) to $300K (2022). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $193K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Inclusion Project Research Triangle Park, NC | Specialist Course and Train the Trainer | $35,000 |
| The Association for Successful Parenting Baltimore, MD | Providing family support for parents with idd: expanding and individuailzing support | $30,000 |
| Oak Hill Hartford, CT | Interactive Educational Series | $26,000 |
| Kidpower Teenpower Fullpower Santa Cruz, CA | Resilience Skill-Training for Undeserved People, Caregivers & Staff | $25,000 |
| Rise Above Foundation Northbridge, MA | Activities for Youth in Foster Care | $20,000 |
| Perfect Par Farmington Hills, MI | Enhancing perfect pair's core program for increased impact and cross-generational connection | $17,000 |
| Willmar Fire Department Willmar, MN | General Operations for Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics Minnesota Minneapolis, MN | General Operations for Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Black Mountain Home for Children Black Mountain, NC | General Operations for Exempt Purpose | $2,500 |
| Humane Society of Kandiyohi County Willmar, MN | General Operations for Exempt Purpose | $2,500 |
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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 | $640,017 | $81,582 | $218,136 | $193,000 | 21 | $193,000 | $60,964 | $37,306 |
| 2024 | $792,746 | $137,131 | $228,102 | $200,000 | 33 | $200,000 | $133,749 | $42,395 |
| 2023 | $935,797 | $-14,421 | $273,645 | $247,500 | 26 | $259,332 | $24,397 | $51,885 |
| 2022 | $1,126,948 | $42,927 | $314,677 | $300,000 | 12 | $313,897 | $42,927 | $72,154 |
| 2021 | $1,548,552 | $656,114 | $312,381 | $297,500 | 17 | — | $56,114 | $78,032 |
| 2020 | $1,184,984 | $523,367 | $105,840 | $83,000 | 17 | — | $13,343 | $55,212 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mentor Network Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $37K 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
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, National Inclusion Project says it works with recreational programs, families, and communities so children of all abilities can play and learn together. The Association for Successful Parenting describes its work as enhancing the lives of parents with cognitive difficulties and their families through education, advocacy, and support. Rise Above Foundation says it provides Massachusetts children in foster care with enriching activities and experiences.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 21 grants totaling $193,000. Grants ranged from $1,250 to $35,000, with a median grant of $2,500. The largest awards included $35,000 to National Inclusion Project for a specialist course and train-the-trainer program; $30,000 to The Association for Successful Parenting for family support; $26,000 to Oak Hill for an interactive educational series; $25,000 to Kidpower Teenpower Fullpower for resilience skill-training; and $20,000 to Rise Above Foundation for activities for youth in foster care.
Other 2025 recipients included Perfect Par ($17,000), Willmar Fire Department ($5,000), Special Olympics Minnesota ($5,000), and Black Mountain Home for Children ($2,500). Special Olympics Minnesota describes its mission as creating inclusion and acceptance for people with intellectual disabilities through sports, healthcare, leadership, advocacy, and school programs.
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It describes the application materials as a request letter specifying the use of funds, budget, and amount requested, and states that there are no deadlines. The filing says awards have no restrictions, with a limit of no more than $50,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gina Martin as president and director; Heather Lesogor as treasurer and director; Narda Shutt as assistant treasurer and director; Jennifer Neville as clerk and director; and Natasha Hudspeth and Patrick Piccininno as directors. Whitney Shufelt is listed as former executive director through September 5, 2025.
The Mentor Network Charitable Foundation is led by Gina L Martin, President & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gina L Martin
President & Director
Director → Trustee, 2022
Trustee → President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Neville
Clerk & Director
Clerk → Clerk & Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Narda Shutt
Assistant Treasurer & Director
Assistant Treasurer → Assistant Treasurer & Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Lesogor
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Natasha Hudspeth
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Piccininno
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Whitney Shufelt
Former Executive Director
Executive Director → Executive Director & Director, 2023
Executive Director & Director → Former Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Chris M Kozakis (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Brett I Cohen (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: William McKinney (2021–2022) — President & Trustee
- Former: Brian Mathis (2020–2021) — President
- Former: David Baird (2021) — Assistant Clerk
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Mentor Network Charitable Foundation
How much does The Mentor Network Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Mentor Network Charitable Foundation gave $193K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $200K across 33 grants.
What is The Mentor Network Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Mentor Network Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $9,190, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Mentor Network Charitable Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Mentor Network Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Mentor Network Charitable Foundation's top state is North Carolina, with 19% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (17%) and California (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Willmar, MN (2 grants).
Does The Mentor Network Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 71% of The Mentor Network Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Mentor Network Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Mentor Network Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include National Inclusion Project ($35,000), The Association for Successful Parenting ($30,000) and Oak Hill ($26,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Mentor Network Charitable Foundation?
The Mentor Network Charitable Foundation reported $640K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $193K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $37K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Mentor Network Charitable Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, National Inclusion Project says it works with recreational programs, families, and communities so children of all abilities can play and learn together. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mentor Network Charitable Foundation?
The 2023 filing describes a request letter that specifies the proposed use of funds, budget, and amount requested. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Mentor Network Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Mentor Network Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4935290. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 4, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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