Sarah G. McCarthy Memorial Foundation Grant

The Sarah G. McCarthy Memorial Foundation Grant supports charitable organizations in Peabody, MA, focusing on education, housing, agriculture, food, health, and historical research. Grants range from $2,000 to $15,000, with a maximum duration of five years. The foundation prioritizes collaborative efforts and quantifiable impact on the community. General operating support and specific capital improvements are eligible, while endowment campaigns and event sponsorships are not funded.

Guidelines
Requests for general operating and program support will be considered, as will requests for specific program-enabling capital improvements. Grants may be subject to matching obligations and payable over multiple years. On very rare occasions, the trustees will consider needs for emergency grants.
Grants are made year to year with a five-year maximum. Exceptions will only be made upon demonstrated need. Grants range from 2K to 15K based on how well the proposed use meets a given need, collaborative effort is evidenced, and the number of persons impacted is quantifiable.
Site visits may be conducted prior to decision making meetings. Prior grantees must submit a one-page expenditure report prior to any subsequent grant being considered.
Program Areas
Arts, Culture, & HumanitiesEducationFood, Agriculture, &NutritionHealthHuman ServicesHousing & ShelterYouth Development

Eligibility

The foundation considers requests from charitable organizations located in Peabody, MA or whose work directly impacts the residents of Peabody.

Ineligibility

We do not provide support for endowment campaigns.We will not provide sponsorships of events such as galas or award ceremonies.  We also will not sponsor or fund the costs of fundraising events such as sports tournaments.