Question 1

What does ELEANORE BENNETT CHARITABLE TRUST #1 fund?

Accepted Answer

ELEANORE BENNETT CHARITABLE TRUST #1 has funded 99 organizations with 197 grants on file.

Question 2

How much does ELEANORE BENNETT CHARITABLE TRUST #1 give in grants?

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In the most recent filing year, ELEANORE BENNETT CHARITABLE TRUST #1 awarded $306,750 in grants. The foundation holds $5,055,436 in total assets. Grant data is available for 4 years, from 2021 to 2024. There are 197 individual grants on file.

Question 3

Who runs ELEANORE BENNETT CHARITABLE TRUST #1?

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ELEANORE BENNETT CHARITABLE TRUST #1 is led by STEWART B CHAPIN (TRUSTEE), THOMAS M CHAPIN (TRUSTEE). This information is from their 2024 IRS 990-PF filing.

Question 4

Where is ELEANORE BENNETT CHARITABLE TRUST #1 located?

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ELEANORE BENNETT CHARITABLE TRUST #1 is located in CAMBRIDGE, MA. Their EIN is 30-6016982. Their website is https://WWW.BENNETTFOUNDATION.ORG.

Question 5

How to apply for a grant from ELEANORE BENNETT CHARITABLE TRUST #1?

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Grant application processes vary by foundation. ELEANORE BENNETT CHARITABLE TRUST #1 accepts unsolicited proposals. THE BENNETT FAMILY FOUNDATION CONSIDERS GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS IN THE GREATER BOSTON/NEW ENGLAND & GREATER PHILADELPHIA/SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA AREAS. THE FOUNDATION AWARDS GRANTS SEMI-ANNUALLY, USUALLY IN MAY & NOVEMBER. TYPICAL GRANTS RANGE IN SIZE FROM $2,500 TO $25,000. GRANTMAKING IN GREATER BOSTON FOCUSES ON HELPING TEENS & YOUNG ADULTS GET RECONNECTED TO A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY & BECOME INDEPENDENT ADULTS. FOR THIS REGION, THE GRANT PROCESS BEGINS WITH A SIMPLE, ON-LINE INQUIRY. DEPENDING ON THE SIZE OF THE GRANT REQUEST, & WHETHER YOUR AGENCY IS NEW TO US OR NOT, WE MAY ASK FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. GRANTMAKING IN GREATER PHILADELPHIA FOCUSES ON IMPROVING INDIVIDUALS' & UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES' ACCESS TO BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS & SERVICES INCLUDING EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, & HOUSING. FOR THIS REGION, WE INVITE NEW ORGANIZATIONS TO SEND US A "LETTER OF INTRODUCTION." IF WE DECIDE TO CONTINUE, WE WILL CONTACT YOU FOR A FORMAL GRANT PROPOSAL & SUPPORTING INFORMATION. Visit their website for more information. You can also use Signal990 to research their grant history and find the best approach.

Year	Total Granted	Grants Made	Avg Grant
2024	$306,750	54	$5,681
2023	$317,500	57	$5,570
2022	$270,000	43	$6,279
2021	$393,000	43	$9,140

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