Sharp Charitable Trust | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 35-7004860
Foundation Overview
Based in Newton, MA, Sharp Charitable Trust has awarded 269 grants totaling $14,514,529 to organizations in New Hampshire, Massachusetts and 14 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $200 to $5,000,000, with a median award of $2,000.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$14,514,529
Total Assets
$12,136,915
Median Grant (all grants)
$2,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
38
Median Grant
$3,000
% Median Grant Growth
+50%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 29%
11 of 38 recipients (29%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Massachusetts
Grants are geographically diversified with 39% in Massachusetts and funding distributed across 18 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Massachusetts, funding concentrates in Boston (35%), Cambridge (25%), Newton (15%).
Funding Trajectory
+448%
Strong 448% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
General Purposes
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Sharp Charitable Trust's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broad Institute Of Mit & Harvard | $1,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Buzzards Bay Coaltion | $1,000 | New Bedford, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Central Vermont Humane Society | $500 | Montpelier, VT, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Concord Hospital | $1,000 | Concord, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Congregational United Church Of Christ | $5,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Downeast Coastal Conservancy | $1,000 | Machias, ME, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Eliot Church Of Newton | $15,000 | Newton, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Friends Of Boston's Homeless | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Newton Free Library | $1,000 | Newton, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Waterbury Public Library | $1,000 | Waterbury, VT, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Waterbury Reservoir | $500 | Waterbury Center, VT, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Greensboro Independent School Corporation | $1,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Hungar Mountain Childrens Center | $5,000 | Waterbury, VT, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Life Sciences Cares | $3,500 | Cambridge, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| More Than Words | $500 | Waltham, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Mustard Seed Community Health | $5,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| New Garden Friends School | $2,500 | Greensboro, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Open Medicine Foundation | $5,000 | Agora Hills, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Porter Memorial Library Association | $1,000 | Machias, ME, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Rosie's Place | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Science History Institute | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| The Baker Free Library Foundation | $2,000 | Bow, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| The Friendly Kitchen | $5,000 | Concord, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| The Second Step Inc | $3,000 | Newtonville, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Washington County Food And Fuel Alliance | $3,000 | Machias, ME, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Waterbury Area Food Shelf | $2,000 | Waterbury, VT, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Whitehead Institute | $1,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Aspen Cancer Conference Inc | $5,000 | Basalt, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Amoskeag Rowing Club | $1,000 | Concord, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Waterbury Area Makershere Coop Inc | $501 | Waterbury, VT, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Ridgecrest Foundation | $500 | Ridgecrest, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Turkey Earthquake Relief | $5,123 | Southfield, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Mit Press Fund For The Future | $10,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Nacd New England Chapter | $3,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Nacd New England Chapter | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Frank Urbanowski Memorial Innovation Fund Co Mit | $60,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Cal Tech - Advancement & Alumni Relations | $500,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Mgh For Dept Of Molecular Biology - Howard Hughes Medical Institute | $1,000,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Broad Institute Of Mit & Harvard | $1,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Buzzards Bay Coaltion | $1,000 | New Bedford, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Concord Hospital | $1,000 | Concord, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Congregational United Church Of Christ | $5,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Eliot Church Of Newton | $14,000 | Newton, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Friends Of Boston's Homeless | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Newton Free Library | $1,000 | Newton, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Waterbury Public Library | $1,000 | Waterbury, VT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Waterbury Reservoir | $500 | Waterbury Center, VT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Greensboro Independent School Corporation | $2,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Hungar Mountain Childrens Center | $5,000 | Waterbury, VT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Koch Institute For Integrative Cancer Research At Mit | $200,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| More Than Words | $500 | Waltham, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Mustard Seed Community Health | $5,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Open Medicine Foundation | $5,000 | Agora Hills, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Porter Memorial Library Association | $1,000 | Machias, ME, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Rosie's Place | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Science History Institute - Boston Pioneers Dinner | $3,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Baker Free Library Foundation | $2,000 | Bow, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Friendly Kitchen | $2,000 | Concord, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Second Step Inc | $3,000 | Newtonville, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| University Of Illinois - Phillip & Ann Sharp Cancer Center | $2,000,000 | Urbana, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Washington County Food And Fuel Alliance | $3,000 | Machias, ME, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Waterbury Area Food Shelf | $2,000 | Waterbury, VT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Whitehead Institute | $1,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| New Garden Friends School | $2,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Central Vermont Adult Basic Education | $500 | Barre, VT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Central Vermont Humane Society | $500 | Montpelier, VT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Gairdner Foundation | $2,000 | Toronto, ONTARIO, CA | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Arnold Arboretum Of Harvard University | $500 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Razom Fbo Ukraine | $5,000 | New York City, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Boston Marathon - Fbo Reily Martin | $500 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Berk Fund For Biological Research (Ucla Foundation) | $2,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Broad Institute Of Mit & Harvard | $1,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Buzzards Bay Coaltion | $1,000 | New Bedford, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Concord Hospital | $1,000 | Concord, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Congregational United Church Of Christ | $5,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Eliot Church Of Newton | $14,000 | Newton, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Friends Of Boston's Homeless | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Newton Free Library | $1,000 | Newton, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Waterbury Public Library | $1,000 | Waterbury, VT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Waterbury Reservoir | $500 | Waterbury Center, VT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Greensboro Independent School Corporation | $2,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Hungar Mountain Childrens Center | $5,000 | Waterbury, VT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Koch Institute For Integrative Cancer Research At Mit | $200,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| More Than Words | $500 | Waltham, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Mustard Seed Community Health | $5,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Open Medicine Foundation | $5,000 | Agora Hills, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Porter Memorial Library Association | $1,000 | Machias, ME, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Rosie's Place | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Science History Institute - Boston Pioneers Dinner | $3,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Baker Free Library Foundation | $2,000 | Bow, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Friendly Kitchen | $2,000 | Concord, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Second Step Inc | $3,000 | Newtonville, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| University Of Illinois - Phillip & Ann Sharp Cancer Center | $2,000,000 | Urbana, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Washington County Food And Fuel Alliance | $3,000 | Machias, ME, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Waterbury Area Food Shelf | $2,000 | Waterbury, VT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Whitehead Institute | $1,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| New Garden Friends School | $2,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Central Vermont Adult Basic Education | $500 | Barre, VT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Central Vermont Humane Society | $500 | Montpelier, VT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Gairdner Foundation | $2,000 | Toronto, ONTARIO, CA | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Arnold Arboretum Of Harvard University | $500 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Razom Fbo Ukraine | $5,000 | New York City, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Boston Marathon - Fbo Reily Martin | $500 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Berk Fund For Biological Research (Ucla Foundation) | $2,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Baker Free Library Foundation | $2,000 | Bow, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Broad Institute Of Mit & Harvard | $1,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Buzzards Bay Coaltion | $1,000 | New Bedford, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Concord Hospital | $1,000 | Concord, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Congregational United Church Of Christ | $5,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Friends Of Boston's Homeless | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Friends Of The Newton Free Library | $1,000 | Newton, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Friends Of The Waterbury Public Library | $1,000 | Waterbury, VT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Friends Of The Waterbury Reservoir | $500 | Waterbury Center, VT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Greensboro Independent School Corporation | $4,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Hungar Mountain Childrens Center | $5,000 | Waterbury, VT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| More Than Words | $500 | Waltham, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Mustard Seed Community Health | $5,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Open Medicine Foundation | $5,000 | Agora Hills, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Porter Memorial Library Association | $1,000 | Machias, ME, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Rosie's Place | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Science History Institute - Boston Pioneers Dinner | $3,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| The Children's Room | $1,000 | Waterbury, VT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| The Friendly Kitchen | $2,000 | Concord, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| The Second Step Inc | $3,000 | Newtonville, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Washington County Food And Fuel Alliance | $3,000 | Machias, ME, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Waterbury Area Food Shelf | $2,000 | Waterbury, VT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Whitehead Institute For Biomedical Research | $1,000,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Larry Wells Scholarship Funduniversity Of Kentucky | $5,000 | Lexington, KY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Eliot Church Of Newton | $14,000 | Newton, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| St Elizabeth Foundation | $200 | Batan Rouge, LA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Sharp Scholarship Dinner | $834 | New Wilmington, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Phillip And Ann Sharp Life Sciences Fellowship Fund | $5,000,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Life Sciences Cares | $3,500 | Cambridge, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Baker Free Library | $2,000 | Bow, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Broad Institute Of Mit & Harvard | $1,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Buzzards Bay Coaltion | $1,000 | New Bedford, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Concord Hospital | $1,000 | Concord, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Congregational United Church Of Christ | $5,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Friends Of Boston's Homeless | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Friends Of The Newton Free Library | $1,000 | Newton, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Friends Of The Waterbury Public Library | $1,000 | Waterbury, VT, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Friends Of The Waterbury Reservoir | $500 | Waterbury Center, VT, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Greensboro Independent School Corporation | $4,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| More Than Words | $500 | Waltham, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Mustard Seed Community Health | $5,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Open Medicine Foundation | $5,000 | Agora Hills, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Porter Memorial Library Association | $1,000 | Machias, ME, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Rosie's Place | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| The Children's Room | $1,000 | Waterbury, VT, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| The Eliot Church Of Newton | $14,000 | Newton, MA, US | Unrestrictedunrestricted | 2020 |
| The Friendly Kitchen | $2,000 | Concord, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| The Second Step Inc | $3,000 | Newtonville, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Washington County Food And Fuel Alliance | $3,000 | Machias, ME, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Waterbury Area Food Shelf | $2,000 | Waterbury, VT, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Whitehead Institute | $1,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Mgh Marathon Team | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Science History Institute | $3,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Ma Covid 19 | $101,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| University Of Illinois - Sharp Professorship | $500,000 | Urbana, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Mit Staff Emergency Hardship Fund | $5,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Hungar Mountain Childrens Center | $5,000 | Waterbury, VT, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Albright College | $1,000 | Reading, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Baker Free Library | $2,000 | Bow, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Bow Pops | $500 | Bow, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Broad Institute Of Mit & Harvard | $1,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Buzzards Bay Coaltion | $1,000 | New Bedford, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Concord Hospital | $1,000 | Concord, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Downeast Coastal Conservancy | $1,000 | Machias, ME, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Friends Of Boston's Homeless | $3,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Friends Of Concord Crew | $500 | Concord, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Friends Of The Newton Free Library | $1,000 | Newton, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Friends Of The Waterbury Public Library | $1,000 | Waterbury, VT, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Greensboro Independent School Corporation | $5,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Greensboro Urban Ministry | $1,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Mit Museum Fund | $10,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| More Than Words | $500 | Waltham, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Nurturing Minds | $750 | Newtonville, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Open Medicine Foundation | $5,000 | Agora Hills, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Porter Memorial Library Association | $1,000 | Machias, ME, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Rosie's Place | $3,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| The Children's Room | $1,000 | Waterbury, VT, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| The Eliot Church Of Newton | $14,000 | Newton, MA, US | Unrestrictedunrestricted | 2018 |
| The Friendly Kitchen | $1,000 | Concord, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| The Second Step Inc | $1,000 | Newtonville, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Union College | $500,000 | Barbourville, KY, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Washington County Food And Fuel Alliance | $3,000 | Machias, ME, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Waterbury Area Food Shelf | $1,000 | Waterbury, VT, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Whitehead Institute | $1,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| World Gospel Mission | $1,000 | Marion, IN, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Cold Spring Harbor Labarotory | $10,000 | Coldspring Harbor, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Chemical Heritage Foundation | $3,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Mit Video Productions | $13,121 | Cambridge, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital For Children | $200 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Albright College | $1,000 | Reading, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| American Association For The Advancement Of Science | $10,000 | Nw Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Baker Free Library | $2,000 | Bow, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Bow Pops | $500 | Bow, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Broad Institute Of Mit & Harvard | $1,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Buzzards Bay Coaltion | $1,000 | New Bedford, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Concord Hospital | $1,000 | Concord, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Downeast Coastal Conservancy | $1,000 | Machias, ME, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Friends Of Boston's Homeless | $3,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Friends Of Concord Crew | $500 | Concord, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Friends Of The Newton Free Library | $1,000 | Newton, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Friends Of The Waterbury Public Library | $1,000 | Waterbury, VT, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Greensboro Independent School Corporation | $5,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Greensboro Urban Ministry | $1,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Home Base Program | $200 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Mit Museum Fund | $10,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| More Than Words | $500 | Waltham, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Nurturing Minds | $200 | Valley Forge, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Open Medicine Foundation | $5,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Porter Memorial Library Association | $1,000 | Machias, ME, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Rosie's Place | $3,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Supporters Of Aggricultural Research Foundation | $5,000 | Arlington, VI, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| The Eliot Church Of Newton | $14,000 | Newton, MA, US | Unrestrictedunrestricted | 2017 |
| The Friendly Kitchen | $1,000 | Concord, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| The Second Step Inc | $1,000 | Newtonville, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Union College | $500,000 | Barbourville, KY, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Washington County Food And Fuel Alliance | $3,000 | Machias, ME, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Waterbury Area Food Shelf | $1,000 | Waterbury, VT, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Whitehead Institute | $1,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| World Gospel Mission | $1,000 | Marion, IN, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| The Children's Room | $1,000 | Waterbury, VT, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| The Walker School | $5,000 | Needham, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Albright College | $1,000 | Reading, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| American Association For The Advancement Of Science | $25,000 | Nw Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Whitneyville Congressional Church | $5,000 | Whitneyville, ME, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Aspen Conference Center | $1,000 | Duck Key, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Baker Free Library | $2,000 | Bow, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Supporters Of Aggricultural Research Foundation | $5,000 | Arlington, VI, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Concord Hospital | $1,000 | Concord, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Downeast Coastal Conservancy | $1,000 | Machias, ME, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Friends Of Boston's Homeless | $3,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Friends Of The Newton Free Library | $1,000 | Newton, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Friends Of The Waterbury Public Library | $1,000 | Waterbury, VT, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Partners In Health - Haiti Relief Fund | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Greensboro Independent School Corporation | $5,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Greensboro Urban Ministry | $1,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Home Base Program | $200 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Mit Museum Fund | $10,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Bow Pops | $500 | Bow, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Friends Of Concord Crew | $500 | Concord, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Nurturing Minds | $200 | Valley Forge, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Open Medicine Foundation | $5,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Porter Memorial Library Association | $1,000 | Machias, ME, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Rosie's Place | $3,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Broad Institute Of Mit & Harvard | $1,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| The Eliot Church Of Newton | $14,000 | Newton, MA, US | Unrestrictedunrestricted | 2016 |
| The Friendly Kitchen | $1,000 | Concord, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Bms Wildcat Habitat | $1,000 | Bow, NH, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| The Second Step Inc | $1,000 | Newtonville, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Union College | $100,000 | Barbourville, KY, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Washington County Food And Fuel Alliance | $3,000 | Machias, ME, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Waterbury Area Food Shelf | $1,000 | Waterbury, VT, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Alight Foundation | $1,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Unrestrictedunrestricted | 2016 |
| Whitehead Institute | $1,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| World Gospel Mission | $1,000 | Marion, IN, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Center For Independant Living | $1,000 | Winter Park, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Buzzards Bay Coaltion | $1,000 | New Bedford, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| More Than Words | $500 | Waltham, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Planned Parenhood League Of Massachusetts | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Chemical Heritage Foundation | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Pendleton County Educational Foundation | $85,000 | Falmouth, KY, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Sharp Charitable Trust as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 35-7004860 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 36 FAIRMONT AVENUE Newton, MA 02458-0000 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Sharp Charitable Trust's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Phillip A Sharp |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Ann H Sharp |
Forms 990-PF
IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.
Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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This comprehensive foundation profile for Sharp Charitable Trust is powered by Grant Bay's advanced foundation research platform. Our system analyzes IRS Form 990-PF filings, grant histories, and philanthropic patterns to provide nonprofit organizations with actionable intelligence for grant seeking success.
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Data Currency: Last updated
February 2026
based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.