Harriet W Backus Charitable Trust
Grantmaking foundation in Nantucket, Massachusetts · EIN 87-2889015
- Massachusetts
- Nantucket
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Massachusetts
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $730KTax year 2025
- Grants made
- 7Tax year 2025
- Total assets
- $2.5MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| A Safe Place | $120K | 2025 |
| Nantucket Center for Elder Affairs | $120K | 2025 |
| Nffra Food Bank | $120K | 2025 |
| The Homestead | $120K | 2025 |
| Nantucket Preservation Trust | $100K | 2025 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (7 grants in 2025) is available with a free account.
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.