The Pequot Charitable Foundation
The Pequot Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Salem, Massachusetts. In its 2024 filing, it reported 14 grants totaling $73,600 to charitable organizations, with stated purposes including education, research, religion, and charitable purposes.
The Pequot Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Pequot Charitable Foundation gave $74K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Massachusetts. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $73,600
- -4.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +27.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,257
- -25.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $20,380
- +44.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (2 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- 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 Pequot Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. No application process or materials are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: 71 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970
Phone: (978) 741-3888
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Pequot Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cathedral High School ($13K). Together the top 10 received $67K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 66 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 14% to recipients in Wisconsin, and 3% to recipients in Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Pequot Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 14 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 43% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 51% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $74K (2024) to $151K (2021). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $74K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cathedral High School Boston, MA | To Fund Continuing Educational Purposes | $12,500 |
| Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | To Fund Continuing Educational Purposes | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital McCance Center for Brain Health Boston, MA | To Fund Continuing Research Purposes | $10,000 |
| Salem Athenaeum Salem, MA | To Fund Continuing Educational Purposes | $6,000 |
| Notre Dame Academy Hingham, MA | To Fund Continuing Educational Purposes | $5,600 |
| St John's Preparatory School Danvers, MA | To Fund Continuing Educational Purposes | $5,000 |
| St Joseph Parish Lynn, MA | To Fund Continuing Religious Purposes | $5,000 |
| Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy Milton, MA | To Fund Continuing Educational Purposes | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts Wonderfund Inc Boston, MA | To Fund Continuing Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Beth Israel Lahey Health Beverly Hospital Oncology Fund Beverly, MA | To Fund Continuing Charitable Purposes | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20,380 | $80,044 | $73,731 | $73,600 | 14 | $73,600 | $413 | $1,048 |
| 2023 | $14,137 | $80,229 | $77,527 | $77,335 | 11 | $77,335 | $31 | $822 |
| 2022 | $11,365 | $130,520 | $130,568 | $130,335 | 14 | $130,335 | $387 | $1,395 |
| 2021 | $11,413 | $154,450 | $156,810 | $151,333 | 16 | $151,333 | $1,174 | $677 |
| 2020 | $13,773 | $115,781 | $122,342 | $116,000 | 11 | — | $658 | $1,190 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Pequot Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K 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 foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for educational institutions, a hospital oncology fund, a brain health research center, a parish, and other charitable organizations. The grant purposes stated in the filing include continuing educational, research, religious, and charitable purposes.
Among its grantees, Marquette University describes its mission as a Catholic, Jesuit university focused on truth, knowledge, excellence, faith, and leadership in service to others. Massachusetts Wonderfund says it supports children receiving services from the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families through enrichment opportunities, emergency aid, and transitional necessities. Veterans Legal Services says it provides free civil legal aid to Massachusetts veterans.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $73,600 through 14 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $12,500, with a median grant of $5,000.
Among the largest reported 2024 grants were $12,500 to Cathedral High School; $10,000 each to Marquette University and Massachusetts General Hospital McCance Center for Brain Health; $6,000 to Salem Athenaeum; and $5,600 to Notre Dame Academy. Other reported grants included $5,000 each to St. John’s Preparatory School, St. Joseph Parish, Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy, and Massachusetts Wonderfund; and $2,500 each to Beth Israel Lahey Health Beverly Hospital Oncology Fund, The Outreach Program – End Hunger NE, and Boys and Girls Club of Dorchester. Veterans Legal Services received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Eileen M. Dineen, William J. Lundregan, Christopher T. Casey, and Catherine L. Oatway as trustees.
The Pequot Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Catherine L. Oatway
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher T. Casey
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eileen M. Dineen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William J. Lundregan
Trustee
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 Pequot Charitable Foundation
How much does The Pequot Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Pequot Charitable Foundation gave $74K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $77K across 11 grants.
What is The Pequot Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Pequot Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,257, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Pequot Charitable Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Pequot Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Pequot Charitable 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 Wisconsin (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (4 grants).
Who are The Pequot Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Pequot Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cathedral High School ($12,500), Marquette University ($10,000) and Massachusetts General Hospital McCance Center for Brain Health ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Pequot Charitable Foundation?
The Pequot Charitable Foundation reported $20K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $74K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Pequot Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for educational institutions, a hospital oncology fund, a brain health research center, a parish, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Pequot Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Pequot Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Pequot Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-5422482. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Pequot Charitable 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Pequot Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-pequot-charitable-foundation-morg_4436d9a34c834188840f5573c44ca3f1
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