Scarbro Family Foundation

EIN 04-3543158 · MA · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$500 Funds in MA, DC, VA +4
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Scarbro Family Foundation based in MA paid 36 grants totaling $38.6K to 36 organizations across 7 states. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $10K, with a median of $500. Its largest recipients included HGRM (HOUSEHOLD GOODS RECYCLIING), ANDREW JAMES LAWSON FOUNDATION, and AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$67,139
Giving (latest yr)
$38,550
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
36
Median grant
$500
Recipients
36
States reached
7
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Hgrm (Household Goods Recycliing)$10,000
  • Andrew James Lawson Foundation$5,000
  • American Diabetes Association$2,000
  • Boston Ballet$2,000
  • Wbur$2,000

Where grants went

  • Massachusetts$31,850 · 27 grants
  • District of Columbia$2,100 · 4 grants
  • Virginia$2,000 · 1 grant
  • Maryland$1,000 · 1 grant
  • California$1,000 · 1 grant
  • Kansas$500 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (36)

Hgrm (Household Goods Recycliing)
Acton, MA
General Fund
$10,000
Andrew James Lawson Foundation
Norwell, MA
General Fund
$5,000
Wgbh
Boston, MA
General Fund
$2,000
American Diabetes Association
Alexadria, VA
General Fund
$2,000
Wbur
Boston, MA
General Fund
$2,000
Boston Ballet
Boston, MA
General Fund
$2,000
Mspcc
Boston, MA
General Fund
$1,500
NE Aquarium
Boston, MA
General Fund
$1,500
Breakthrough T1d
Hagerstown, MD
General Fund
$1,000
Alzheimer's Association
Watertown, MA
General Fund
$1,000
National Parks Conservation (Npca)
Washington, DC
General Fund
$1,000
Wikimedia Foundation
San Franciso, CA
General Fund
$1,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Scarbro Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Scarbro Family Foundation reported 36 itemized grants totaling $38.6K. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $10K (median $500).

Recent recipients include HGRM (HOUSEHOLD GOODS RECYCLIING), ANDREW JAMES LAWSON FOUNDATION, AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION, among 36 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Scarbro Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Massachusetts, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Scarbro Family Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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