Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

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Other requirements

  • Grant requests for general operating support or program support are encouraged.
  • Small, program-related capital expenses may be included in general operating or program requests.
  • The majority of Bacon Trust grants are 1 year in duration.
  • On occasion, multi-year support is awarded.

Overview

The Charles F. Bacon Trust Grant supports educational, human services, and health care programs for underserved populations, with a focus on elderly women. Established in 1928, the trust encourages grant requests for operating and program support, including small capital expenses. Most grants are awarded for one year, but multi-year support may occasionally be granted. This initiative aims to enhance the quality of life for vulnerable communities through targeted assistance and resources.

Eligibility

Grant requests for general operating support or program support are encouraged. Small, program-related capital expenses may be included in general operating or program requests.The majority of Bacon Trust grants are 1 year in duration. On occasion, multi-year support is awarded.

What Ttee Uw of Charles F Bacon actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
22
Total given
$225K
Median grant
$10K
Range
$5,000–$15K
  • By dollars: Massachusetts 96%, Illinois 4%. Top recipient cities: Boston, MA; Orleans, MA; East Boston, MA.
  • 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 36% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Homeless Prevention Council Inc · Orleans, MA

    Unrestricted general

    $15K

  • La Alianza Hispana Inc · Boston, MA

    Unrestricted general

    $15K

  • Mount Pleasant Home · Boston, MA

    Unrestricted general

    $10K

  • East Boston Social Centers Inc · East Boston, MA

    Unrestricted general

    $10K

  • Rogerson Communities · Boston, MA

    Unrestricted general

    $10K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Seniors
  • Women

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