The Scarbro Family Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Carlisle, MA EIN: 04-3543158

The Scarbro Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Carlisle, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 36 grants totaling $39K.

Key facts about The Scarbro Family Foundation

EIN: 04-3543158
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $38,550
Grants made (2025): 36
Average grant: $1,071
Median grant: $500
New grantees (estimate): 3% first-time grantees (1 of 36, 2025)
Primary geography: Massachusetts (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who The Scarbro Family Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Scarbro Family Foundation's 36 itemized 2025 grants were Massachusetts (83%), District of Columbia (5%) and Virginia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (12 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants), Watertown, MA (2 grants) and Waltham, MA (2 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Is The Scarbro Family Foundation open to new grantees?

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 1 of 36 grantees (3%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $1K. How we count

Medians: $1K first-time, $500 repeat.

94% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Giving fell 27% from 2022 to 2025. Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$39K

-12.7% YoY

Grant Count

-23.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$1K

+14.0% YoY

About The Scarbro Family Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Massachusetts $32K (83%)

District of Columbia $2K (5%)

Virginia $2K (5%)

California $1K (3%)

Maryland $1K (3%)

All other $600 (2%)

Share of all 36 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

California District of Columbia Georgia Iowa Kansas Massachusetts Maryland Montana North Carolina Nebraska New York Rhode Island Virginia

Cities

BostonWashingtonCarlisleWalthamWatertownLowellActonAlexadriaDorchesterLeominsterNew YorkSan FrancisoTopekaWorcesterDurhamHatfieldAmericusConcordMissouTurlock

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

September 25, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

220 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include HGRM (Household Goods Recycliing) ($10,000), Andrew James Lawson Foundation ($5,000), Wbur ($2,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
HGRM (HOUSEHOLD GOODS RECYCLIING) Acton, MA	GENERAL FUND	$10,000
ANDREW JAMES LAWSON FOUNDATION Norwell, MA	GENERAL FUND	$5,000
WBUR Boston, MA	GENERAL FUND	$2,000
AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION Alexadria, VA	GENERAL FUND	$2,000
BOSTON BALLET Boston, MA	GENERAL FUND	$2,000
WGBH Boston, MA	GENERAL FUND	$2,000
NE AQUARIUM Boston, MA	GENERAL FUND	$1,500
MSPCC Boston, MA	GENERAL FUND	$1,500
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION Watertown, MA	GENERAL FUND	$1,000
NATIONAL PARKS CONSERVATION (NPCA) Washington, DC	GENERAL FUND	$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2025 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
H David Scarbro	Trustee	2	—
Laura K Scarbro	Trustee	2	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Scarbro Family Foundation?

The Scarbro Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Carlisle, MA. It holds — in total assets as of 2025.

Where does The Scarbro Family Foundation operate?

The Scarbro Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Maryland, Montana, North Carolina, Nebraska, New York, Rhode Island, Virginia.