The Robert and Cynthia Marr Charitable
The Robert and Cynthia Marr Charitable is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing reports 25 grants totaling $1,152,174, with nearly all grant dollars going to Massachusetts recipients.
The Robert and Cynthia Marr Charitable at a glance
In short: The Robert and Cynthia Marr Charitable gave $1.2M across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $46K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,152,174
- +103.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +8.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $46,087
- +86.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $50,518,042
- +286.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (99% 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 Robert and Cynthia Marr Charitable
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing lists Cynthia M Marr as the contact. Form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions are listed as N/A. The filing states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Cynthia M Marr
Mailing address: 10 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 02110
Phone: (617) 596-1192
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Robert and Cynthia Marr Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Boys and Girls Club of Dorchester ($813K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 86 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing’s grant-dollar distribution was 99% to Massachusetts recipients, 1% to Indiana, and 0% each to California and Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Robert and Cynthia Marr Charitable gives
- 60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 3099% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 111% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2022) to $1.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Boys and Girls Club of Dorchester Dorchester, MA | Charitable | $812,924 |
| St Francis House Boston, MA | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Boston, MA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank Boston, MA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Pine Street Inn Boston, MA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| MGH Durant Fellowship Boston, MA | Charitable | $27,250 |
| Rosies Place Boston, MA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Catholic Community Fund Braintree, MA | Charitable | $14,000 |
| Boston Childrens Hospital Boston, MA | Charitable | $12,500 |
| Unversity of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | Charitable | $10,000 |
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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 | $50,518,042 | $34,815,777 | $1,305,233 | $1,152,174 | 25 | $1,152,174 | $1,069,147 | $1,033,669 |
| 2024 | $13,063,376 | $721,863 | $673,708 | $567,156 | 23 | $567,156 | $721,863 | $632,369 |
| 2023 | $12,329,328 | $464,762 | $543,445 | $502,531 | 25 | $502,531 | $462,961 | $597,800 |
| 2022 | $11,975,436 | $7,162,436 | $134,709 | $36,020 | 2 | $36,020 | $141,389 | $300,606 |
| 2021 | $5,214,222 | $4,394,966 | $395,136 | $179,020 | 11 | $179,020 | $115,676 | $72,683 |
| 2020 | $1,117,234 | $249,817 | $448,913 | $243,580 | 16 | — | $49,817 | $57,312 |
| 2019 | $1,217,041 | $1,063,248 | $277,453 | $130,450 | 13 | — | $3,248 | $40,524 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robert and Cynthia Marr Charitable reported a distributable amount of $1.0M 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for the Greater Boston Food Bank, whose stated work includes acquiring and distributing food through member agencies and distribution sites, and Pine Street Inn, whose mission is to help end homelessness through outreach, shelter, housing, job training, and employment connections. Other 2025 recipients include health, education, and children’s organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $1,152,174. Grants ranged from $500 to $812,924, with a median grant of $5,500. The largest listed awards were $812,924 to The Boys and Girls Club of Dorchester; $60,000 to St Francis House; and $50,000 each to Boston Healthcare for the Homeless, Greater Boston Food Bank, and Pine Street Inn.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Cynthia M Marr and Kimberley Whiteley as trustees.
The Robert and Cynthia Marr Charitable's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cynthia M. Marr
Trustee
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$13K (2020) → $93K (2025)
Kimberley Whiteley
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert L. Marr (2019–2021) — 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 $93K, to Cynthia M Marr (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Robert and Cynthia Marr Charitable
How much does The Robert and Cynthia Marr Charitable give each year?
The Robert and Cynthia Marr Charitable gave $1.2M across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $567K across 23 grants.
What is The Robert and Cynthia Marr Charitable's typical grant size?
The Robert and Cynthia Marr Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $5,500, and its average grant was $46,087, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Robert and Cynthia Marr Charitable give grants?
The Robert and Cynthia Marr Charitable gives mostly in Massachusetts: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (12 grants), Braintree, MA (3 grants) and Dorchester, MA (2 grants).
Does The Robert and Cynthia Marr Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on The Robert and Cynthia Marr Charitable's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (24 grants).
Who are The Robert and Cynthia Marr Charitable's largest grantees?
The Robert and Cynthia Marr Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include The Boys and Girls Club of Dorchester ($812,924), St Francis House ($60,000) and Boston Healthcare for the Homeless ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Robert and Cynthia Marr Charitable?
The Robert and Cynthia Marr Charitable reported $50.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Robert and Cynthia Marr Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Robert and Cynthia Marr Charitable?
The 2025 filing lists Cynthia M Marr as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Robert and Cynthia Marr Charitable's EIN?
The Robert and Cynthia Marr Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-6181299. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 26, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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