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Scarbro Family Foundation is a private trust based in CARLISLE, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is H David Scarbro. It holds total assets of $102K. Annual income is reported at $55K. Total assets have decreased from $344K in 2011 to $136K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Massachusetts. According to available records, Scarbro Family Foundation has made 137 grants totaling $149K, with a median grant of $500. The foundation has distributed between $46K and $53K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $53K distributed across 46 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $25K, with an average award of $1K. The foundation has supported 60 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, District of Columbia, Virginia, which account for 80% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$500
Average Grant
$1K
Largest Grant
$12K
Based on 46 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Scarbro Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 137 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, DC, VA.
Scarbro Family Foundation has distributed a total of $149K across 137 grants. The median grant size is $500, with an average of $1K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $25K.
Scarbro Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Scarbro Family Foundation is headquartered in CARLISLE, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H David Scarbro | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Laura K Scarbro | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$50K
Total Assets
$136K
Fair Market Value
$140K
Net Worth
$136K
Grants Paid
$46K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$3K
Distribution Amount
$8K
Total: $134K
Total Grants
137
Total Giving
$149K
Average Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$500
Unique Recipients
60
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Diabetes AssociationGENERAL FUND | Alexadria, VA | $2K | 2023 |
| Hgrm (Household Goods Recycliing)GENERAL FUND | Acton, MA | $12K | 2023 |
| Andrew James Lawson FoundationGENERAL FUND | Norwell, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| WburGENERAL FUND | Boston, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Boston BalletGENERAL FUND | Boston, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| WgbhGENERAL FUND | Boston, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| MspccGENERAL FUND | Boston, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Ne AquariumGENERAL FUND | Boston, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Gleason Public Library EndowmentGENERAL FUND | Carlisle, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Carlisle Conservation FoundationGENERAL FUND | Carlisle, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| JdrfGENERAL FUND | Bristol, RI | $1K | 2023 |
| National Parks Conservation AssocGENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Wikimedia FoundationGENERAL FUND | San Franciso, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Joslin Diabetes CenterGENERAL FUND | Boston, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Alzheimer'S AssociationGENERAL FUND | Watertown, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Perkins School For The BlindGENERAL FUND | Watertown, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| The Arc Of MassGENERAL FUND | Waltham, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| CspiGENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $500 | 2023 |
| Habitat For HumanityGENERAL FUND | Americus, GA | $500 | 2023 |
| Rosie'S PlaceGENERAL FUND | Boston, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| MareGENERAL FUND | Boston, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| Trustees Of The ReservationGENERAL FUND | Leominster, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| Abby'S HouseGENERAL FUND | Worcester, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| Pine Street InnGENERAL FUND | Boston, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| CfraGENERAL FUND | Boston, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| The Trustees Of The Boston Public LibraryGENERAL FUND | Boston, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| Wounded Warrior ProjectGENERAL FUND | Topeka, KS | $500 | 2023 |
| Carlisle Police UnionGENERAL FUND | Carlisle, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| Merrimack Valley Food BankGENERAL FUND | Lowell, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| Quilts Of ValorGENERAL FUND | Lowell, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| Food Bank Of Western MassGENERAL FUND | Hatfield, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| Greater Boston Food BankGENERAL FUND | Boston, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| Friends Of Bruce Freeman TrailGENERAL FUND | Lowell, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| Rails To Trails ConservancyGENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $500 | 2023 |
| League Of American BicyclistsGENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $200 | 2023 |
| East Coast GreenwayGENERAL FUND | Durham, NC | $100 | 2023 |
| Zoo New EnglandGENERAL FUND | Dorchester, MA | $100 | 2023 |
| Carlisle Mosquito FundGENERAL FUND | Carlisle, MA | $100 | 2023 |
| American Cancer AssociationGENERAL FUND | Brockton, MA | $100 | 2023 |
| Seeds Of PeaceGENERAL FUND | New York, NY | $100 | 2023 |
| Museum Of ScienceGENERAL FUND | Boston, MA | $100 | 2023 |
| American Heart AssociationGENERAL FUND | Boston, MA | $100 | 2023 |
| Usc FoundationGENERAL FUND | Boston, MA | $100 | 2023 |
| Adventure CyclingGENERAL FUND | Missou, MT | $100 | 2023 |
| Friends Of Carlisle CoaGENERAL FUND | Carlisle, MA | $100 | 2023 |
| Museum Of Fine ArtsGENERAL FUND | Boston, MA | $100 | 2023 |
| Medical Alert FoundationGENERAL FUND | Turlock, CA | $100 | 2023 |
| Mass Audobon AssociationGENERAL FUND | Waltham, MA | $100 | 2023 |