The Pelham Corporation
To make affordable housing available to persons of low and moderate income.
The Pelham Corporation at a glance
In short: The Pelham Corporation gave $251K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $251K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $251,132
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $251,132
- Median grant
- $251,132
- Total assets
- $16,183,159
- +1.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Pelham Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pelham Life Long Learning Center Inc ($251K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $251K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pelham Life Long Learning Center Inc Braintree, MA | General Purpose Contribution | $251,132 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,183,159 | $1,732,750 | $270,042 | $251,132 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | $16,013,061 | $1,984,176 | $31,788 | — | — | $343,564 |
| 2022 | $13,684,516 | $1,739,858 | $246,720 | — | — | $32,691 |
| 2021 | $12,827,798 | $1,732,101 | $237,823 | — | — | $183,501 |
| 2020 | $11,174,028 | $1,949,006 | $34,587 | — | — | $162,706 |
About The Pelham Corporation
Based on IRS filings
The Pelham Corporation is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Braintree, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $16.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $251K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Pelham Corporation is led by Robert E. Engler, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert E. Engler
President
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan P. Dargan
President
Trustee → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marvin M. Siflinger
Chairman
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Engler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edna Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Geoffrey Engler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Stockard
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joann Barbour
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne Strickland
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Philip Giffee
Clerk
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/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 Pelham Corporation
How much does The Pelham Corporation give each year?
The Pelham Corporation gave $251K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Pelham Corporation?
The Pelham Corporation reported $16.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What is The Pelham Corporation?
The Pelham Corporation is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Braintree, MA. It holds $16.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Pelham Corporation operate?
The Pelham Corporation has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is The Pelham Corporation's EIN?
The Pelham Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3018996. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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