William L Saltonstall Foundation
William L Saltonstall Foundation is a private foundation, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $88K. Net investment income was $108K.
William L Saltonstall Foundation at a glance
In short: William L Saltonstall Foundation gave $88K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $88,000
- +2.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,778
- +2.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,241,542
- +1.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (84% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who William L Saltonstall Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Trustees of Reserve ($20K). Together the top 9 received $88K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 45 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How William L Saltonstall Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 114% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $82K (2021) to $90K (2020). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $88K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Trustees of Reserve Boston, MA | Claire Saltonstall Ed. Program | $20,000 |
| Umass Boston Boston, MA | Elaine Werby Public Service Internship Program | $20,000 |
| Crosscurrents International Sidney, OH | General Support | $12,000 |
| Epiphany School Dorchester, MA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Mother Caroline Academy Dorchester, MA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank Boston, MA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Tufts Medical Center Boston, MA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Pine Street Inn Boston, MA | General Support | $4,000 |
| Vinalhaven Land Trust Vinalhaven, ME | General Support | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,241,542 | $123,290 | $109,385 | $88,000 | 9 | $91,549 | $107,514 | $80,264 |
| 2023 | $1,227,637 | $79,260 | $105,114 | $86,000 | 9 | $89,487 | $63,990 | $79,162 |
| 2022 | $1,253,491 | $30,520 | $105,367 | $86,000 | 9 | $89,561 | $25,682 | $86,274 |
| 2021 | $1,328,338 | $16,591 | $100,844 | $82,000 | 9 | $85,491 | $11,113 | $89,183 |
| 2020 | $1,412,591 | $-23,990 | $106,478 | $90,000 | 9 | — | $9,241 | $71,372 |
| 2019 | $1,542,032 | $-47,910 | $108,353 | $90,000 | 1 | — | $22,959 | $84,691 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William L Saltonstall Foundation reported a distributable amount of $80K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William L Saltonstall Foundation is led by Thomas Quirk, President, Treasurer & Clerk on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas Quirk
President, Treasurer & Clerk
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey L. Thompson
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William L. Saltonstall Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Neil L. Thompson (2019–2023) — President, Treasurer & Clerk · Filing note: Thru 5232023
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 William L Saltonstall Foundation
How much does William L Saltonstall Foundation give each year?
William L Saltonstall Foundation gave $88K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $86K across 9 grants.
What is William L Saltonstall Foundation's typical grant size?
William L Saltonstall Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,778, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William L Saltonstall Foundation give grants?
William L Saltonstall Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (5 grants) and Dorchester, MA (2 grants).
Does William L Saltonstall Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 78% of William L Saltonstall Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are William L Saltonstall Foundation's largest grantees?
William L Saltonstall Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Trustees of Reserve ($20,000), Umass Boston ($20,000) and Crosscurrents International ($12,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is William L Saltonstall Foundation?
William L Saltonstall Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $92K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $80K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is William L Saltonstall Foundation's EIN?
William L Saltonstall Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3821470. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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