George H & Jane a Mifflin Memorial Fund
EIN 046384983Total Given 2017–2025
$19.1M
643 grants · $2.1M avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$20K
typical small grants · $10K–$30K
grant size
59%
supporter · 141/237 multi-year
repeat
$78.5M
Assets (2025)
237
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
LAWRENCE COOLIDGE
Phone
(617) 523-6531
Deadlines
DEADLINES FOR APPLICATION AND SUBSEQUENT REPORTING OCTOBER 1ST THROUGH APRIL 15TH.
How to Apply
WHEN APPLYING SEND THE FOLLOWING: PROPOSAL OF ORGANIZATION; FUNDING FOR; AMOUNT; PROJECT BUDGET; RECENT FINACIAL STATEMENTS; IRS EXEMPT STATUS LETTER; ACCURATE FINANCIAL DATA WHICH MEASURE THE SUCCESS OF THE PROGRAM; AND LAST 2 YEARS OF INCOME STATEMENT AND BALANCE SHEET.
Restrictions
THE MIFFLIN FUND GIVES GRANTS PRIMARILY IN THE HUMAN SERVICES AND EDUCATIONAL AREAS,FOCUSING ON LOW INCOME AND MINORITY POPULATIONS. GRANTS ARE ALSO GIVEN TO ENVIRONMENTAL/CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS WITH OCCASIONAL GRANTS TO CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS FOR SPECIAL PURPOSES.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $2.0M | $45.9M | $1.6M | 86 |
| 2018 | $2.0M | $54.2M | $4.0M | 76 |
| 2019 | $2.3M | $56.1M | $3.2M | 84 |
| 2020 | N/A | $62.5M | $2.8M | N/A |
| 2021 | $2.8M | $75.8M | $3.6M | 85 |
| 2023 | $3.3M | $65.3M | $3.1M | 98 |
| 2024 | $3.1M | $77.4M | $3.7M | 103 |
| 2025 | $3.4M | $78.5M | $3.9M | 111 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 643 grants on record
Minimum
$5K
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$20K
Average
$30K
75th Pctl
$30K
Maximum
$200K
Geographic Distribution
Texas Counties Served
0.5% of US grants
· Rank #5 of 9 states
$45K across
3 grants
1 of 254 counties
Top 1 counties
- 1 Travis
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (643 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Charter Public School Association | Hudson, MA | $200,000 | SUCCESS 2017-2022 PARTNERSHIP WITH BOTTOM LINE | 2019 |
| Massachusetts Charter Public School Association | Hudson, MA | $184,000 | SUCCESS 2017-2022 PARTNERSHIP WITH BOTTOM LINE COLLEGE SUCCESS & GENERAL OPERATING | 2021 |
| Educators for Excellence-Boston | Boston, MA | $175,000 | ELEVATING EDUCATOR VOICE | 2021 |
| Massachusetts Charter Public School Association | Hudson, MA | $173,000 | SUCCESS 2017-2022 PARTNERSHIP WITH BOTTOM LINE | 2018 |
| Conservation Law Foundation | Boston, MA | $150,000 | OCEAN CONSERVATION, CLEAN ENERGY AND CLIMATE | 2021 |
| Conservation Law Foundation | Boston, MA | $150,000 | OCEAN CONSERVATION, CLEAN ENERGY AND CLIMATE | 2023 |
| National Parents Union | Woburn, MA | $150,000 | NPU MASSACHUSETTS | 2023 |
| The National Education Equity Lab | New York, NY | $150,000 | EXPANDING ACCESS TO COLLEGE COURSEWORK FOR TITLE I SCHOLARS | 2023 |
| National Parents Union | Woburn, MA | $150,000 | NPU MASSACHUSETTS EMPOWERING COMMUNTIES | 2024 |
| The National Education Equity Lab | New York, NY | $150,000 | EXPANDING ACCESS TO COLLEGE COURSEWORK FOR TITLE I SCHOLARS | 2024 |
| National Parents Union | Woburn, MA | $150,000 | NPU MASSACHUSETTS EMPOWERING COMMUNTIES | 2025 |
| The National Education Equity Lab | New York, NY | $150,000 | EXPANDING ACCESS TO COLLEGE COURSEWORK FOR TITLE I SCHOLARS | 2025 |
| Massachusetts Parents United | Malden, MA | $125,000 | GENERAL | 2021 |
| Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association | Boston, MA | $110,000 | EASTERN REGION LEGAL INTAKE HELP LINE | 2025 |
| Conservation Law Foundation | Boston, MA | $100,000 | NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALE AND ATLANTIC COD EMERGENCY CAMPAIGN | 2019 |
| Educators for Excellence-Boston | Boston, MA | $100,000 | ELEVATING EDUCATOR VOICE | 2019 |
| Greater Boston Legal Services | Boston, MA | $100,000 | KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT INTEGRATION PROJECT | 2019 |
| Massachusetts Parents United | Fall River, MA | $100,000 | GENERAL | 2019 |
| Greater Boston Legal Services | Boston, MA | $100,000 | SECURE ACCESS PROJECT | 2021 |
| Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association | Boston, MA | $100,000 | ERLIH | 2021 |
| Educators for Excellence-Boston | Boston, MA | $100,000 | ELEVATING EDUCATOR VOICE | 2023 |
| Fishtank Learning Inc | Jamaica Plain, MA | $100,000 | ONLINE PROFESSIONAL LEARNING TO SUPPORT CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION | 2023 |
| Greater Boston Legal Services | Boston, MA | $100,000 | GBLS CENTRAL SCREENING UNIT PROGRAM | 2023 |
| Libertas Academy Charter School | Springfield, MA | $100,000 | NEW SCHOOL CAMPAIGN- DAVIS FOUNDATION CHALLEGE | 2023 |
| Massachusetts Charter Public School Association | Hudson, MA | $100,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2023 |