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Polly Thayer Starr Charitable Trust is a private trust based in BOSTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1987. The principal officer is Hemmingway And Barnes Llp. It holds total assets of $5.7M. Annual income is reported at $2.4M. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Massachusetts. According to available records, Polly Thayer Starr Charitable Trust has made 21 grants totaling $1.4M, with a median grant of $85K. Annual giving has decreased from $328K in 2022 to $253K in 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $865K distributed across 12 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $8K to $130K, with an average award of $69K. The foundation has supported 6 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Massachusetts. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$13K
Median Grant
$93K
Average Grant
$82K
Largest Grant
$130K
Based on 4 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Polly Thayer Starr Charitable Trust is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 21 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA.
Polly Thayer Starr Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $1.4M across 21 grants. The median grant size is $85K, with an average of $69K. Individual grants have ranged from $8K to $130K.
Polly Thayer Starr Charitable Trust is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (222756435) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Polly Thayer Starr Charitable Trust is headquartered in BOSTON, MA.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy B Gardiner | TRUSTEE | $19K | $0 | $19K |
| Arthur B Page | TRUSTEE | $19K | $0 | $19K |
| Dinah Starr | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$351K
Total Assets
$5.4M
Fair Market Value
$9.3M
Net Worth
$5.4M
Grants Paid
$253K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$381K
Distribution Amount
$409K
Total: $3.8M
Total Grants
21
Total Giving
$1.4M
Average Grant
$69K
Median Grant
$85K
Unique Recipients
6
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston AtheneaumFOR AMERICAN ART AND CULTURE RELATED TO THE POLLY THAYER STARR FELLOWSHIP. | Boston, MA | $100K | 2024 |
| Norwell Visiting Nurse Association And HospiceIN SUPPORT OF THE PAT ROCHE HOSPICE HOME'S FUND. | Norwell, MA | $100K | 2024 |
| Benevolent Fraternity Of Unitarian ChurchROXBURY YOUTH PROGRAM | Roxbury, MA | $25K | 2024 |
| Trustees Of Tufts College Fbo School Of The Museum Of Fine Arts At TuftsCURRENT USE FINANCIAL AID SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS AT THE SCHOOL OF THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS AT TUFTS UNIVERSITY | Medford, MA | $20K | 2024 |
| Isabella Stewart Gardner MuseumTO SUPPORT STUDIO THROUGH VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON PUBLIC PROGRAMS. | Boston, MA | $8K | 2024 |
| Boston Arts Academy Foundation IncTHE STUDIO ART AND DESIGN AND VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM | Boston, MA | $40K | 2023 |