Trustees of Eliot School
The eliot school is a non-profit school and community resource that provides instruction and training in the fine and applied arts. The organization seeks to advance appreciation of craftsmanship and to encourage the pleasure of creativity and artistic achievement.
Trustees of Eliot School at a glance
In short: Trustees of Eliot School gave $22K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $22,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $11,000
- Median grant
- $11,000
- Total assets
- $3,052,721
- -21.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Trustees of Eliot School funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was WGBH Educational Foundation ($12K). Together the top 2 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WGBH Educational Foundation Boston, MA | Charitable Donation | $12,000 |
| Little Uprisings LLC Jamaica Plain, MA | Charitable Donation | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,052,721 | $1,386,975 | $2,382,174 | $22,000 | 2 | $8,311 |
| 2024 | $3,908,833 | $2,275,211 | $2,168,014 | — | — | $46,990 |
| 2023 | $3,558,569 | $1,580,836 | $1,951,064 | — | — | $37,454 |
| 2022 | $3,411,558 | $2,005,547 | $1,547,603 | — | — | $95,866 |
| 2021 | $3,553,129 | $1,622,954 | $1,143,782 | — | — | $146,537 |
About Trustees of Eliot School
Based on IRS filings
Trustees of Eliot School is a public charity, based in Jamaica Plain, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $22K. Net investment income was $8K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Trustees of Eliot School is led by Scott Evans, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; 2 of 13 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Scott Evans
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$66K (2025)
Edward Forte
Chair
Trustee → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melony Swasey
Chair
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fifile Nguyen
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$848 (2024) → $360 (2025)
Eric Warasta
Trustee
Treasurer → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Day
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Betty Herschman
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meredith Wallace
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Brunis Luc
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anuradha Desai
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marisa Luse
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ling Luo
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Jacobson
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Abigail Norman (2021–2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Jane Hirschi Interim Exec Solutions (2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Kris Manjapra (2024) — Trustee
- Former: Karen Haas (2021–2022) — Trustee · Filing note: Term ended December '21
- Former: Farzana Mohamed (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Jae Williams (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Karen Smith McGarity (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Marion Davis (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $66K, to Scott Evans (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Trustees of Eliot School
How much does Trustees of Eliot School give each year?
Trustees of Eliot School gave $22K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Trustees of Eliot School?
Trustees of Eliot School reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
Where does Trustees of Eliot School operate?
Trustees of Eliot School has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Trustees of Eliot School's EIN?
Trustees of Eliot School's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2173050. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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