POLLY THAYER STARR CHARITABLE TRUST
https://N/ATotal Given 2017–2025
$2.5M
39 grants · $278K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$66K
typical mid grants · $30K–$100K
grant size
57%
supporter · 8/14 multi-year
repeat
$8.2M
Assets · 2022
14
Distinct recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
ARTHUR B PAGE
Phone
6172277940
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
IN LETTER FORM TO INCLUDE GENERAL INFORMATION, AUDIT, BUDGET AND TAX EXEMPT FORM OF DETERMINATION.
Restrictions
NONE
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $292K | $7.2M | $361K | 4 |
| 2018 | $221K | $7.6M | $493K | 3 |
| 2019 | $279K | $8.0M | $502K | 7 |
| 2020 | N/A | $8.3M | $478K | N/A |
| 2021 | $339K | $9.5M | $566K | 6 |
| 2022 | $328K | $8.2M | $449K | 4 |
| 2023 | $432K | $8.6M | $111K | 6 |
| 2024 | $252K | $9.3M | $419K | 5 |
| 2025 | $356K | $10.1M | $767K | 4 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 39 grants on record
Minimum
$570
25th Pctl
$30K
Median
$66K
Average
$64K
75th Pctl
$100K
Maximum
$130K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| NANCY B GARDINER SEE STMT 7 | TRUSTEE | $25K |
| ARTHUR B PAGE SEE STMT 7 | TRUSTEE | $25K |
| NANCY B GARDINER | TRUSTEE | $19K |
| M BRADFORD BEDINGFIELD | TRUSTEE | $18K |
| ARTHUR B PAGE | TRUSTEE | $18K |
| RYAN P MCMANUS | TRUSTEE | $18K |
| DINAH STARR | TRUSTEE | — |
Grants Awarded (39 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER MUSEUM | BOSTON, MA | $130,000 | TO SUPPORT STUDIO THROUGH VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON PUBLIC PROGRAMS. | 2023 |
| ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER MUSEUM | BOSTON, MA | $130,000 | TO SUPPORT ARTIST, EDUCATION STUDIO, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT WORK THROUGH VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON PUBLIC PROGRAMS. | 2022 |
| ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER MUSEUM | BOSTON, MA | $130,000 | GENERAL | 2018 |
| ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER MUSEUM | BOSTON, MA | $130,000 | GENERAL | 2017 |
| BOSTON ATHENEAUM | BOSTON, MA | $110,000 | FOR AMERICAN ART AND CULTURE RELATED TO THE POLLY THAYER STARR FELLOWSHIP. | 2025 |
| ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER MUSEUM | BOSTON, MA | $110,000 | TO SUPPORT ARTIST AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT WORK THROUGH VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON PUBLIC PROGRAMS. | 2021 |
| ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER MUSEUM | BOSTON, MA | $100,000 | TO SUPPORT STUDIO THROUGH VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON PUBLIC PROGRAMS. | 2025 |
| NORWELL VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION AND HOSPICE | NORWELL, MA | $100,000 | IN SUPPORT OF THE PAT ROCHE HOSPICE HOME'S FUND FOR THE FUTURE AND FUND FOR FAMILIES. | 2021 |
| BOSTON ATHENEAUM | BOSTON, MA | $100,000 | FOR AMERICAN ART AND CULTURE RELATED TO THE POLLY THAYER STARR FELLOWSHIP. | 2023 |
| NORWELL VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION AND HOSPICE | NORWELL, MA | $100,000 | THE GRACE CAMPAIGN, IN SUPPORT OF THE PAT ROCHE HOSPICE HOME'S FUND FOR THE FUTURE AND FUND FOR FAMILIES. | 2022 |
| NORWELL VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION | NORWELL, MA | $100,000 | MEDICAL | 2017 |
| BOSTON ATHENEAUM | BOSTON, MA | $100,000 | FOR AMERICAN ART AND CULTURE RELATED TO THE POLLY THAYER STARR FELLOWSHIP. | 2024 |
| NORWELL VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION AND HOSPICE | NORWELL, MA | $100,000 | THE GRACE CAMPAIGN, IN SUPPORT OF THE PAT ROCHE HOSPICE HOME'S FUND FOR THE FUTURE AND FUND FOR FAMILIES. | 2023 |
| NORWELL VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION AND HOSPICE | NORWELL, MA | $100,000 | IN SUPPORT OF THE PAT ROCHE HOSPICE HOME'S FUND. | 2025 |
| NORWELL VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION AND HOSPICE | NORWELL, MA | $100,000 | IN SUPPORT OF THE PAT ROCHE HOSPICE HOME'S FUND. | 2024 |
| BOSTON ATHENEAUM | BOSTON, MA | $85,000 | FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS RELATED TO THE POLLY THAYER STARR FELLOWSHIP. | 2022 |
| BOSTON ATHENEAUM | BOSTON, MA | $85,000 | FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS RELATED TO THE POLLY THAYER STARR FELLOWSHIP. | 2021 |
| NORWELL VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION | NORWELL, MA | $83,334 | MEDICAL | 2018 |
| NORWELL VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION AND HOSPICE | NORWELL, MA | $83,333 | PAT ROCHE HOSPICE HOME | 2019 |
| BOSTON ATHENEAUM | BOSTON, MA | $65,635 | A GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP TO ADVANCE RESEARCH IN ASPECTS OF AMERICAN ART AND CULTURE. | 2019 |
| NEW BRITAIN MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART INC | NEW BRITAIN, CT | $46,250 | POLLY THAYER STARR RESEARCH FELLOW IN AMERICAN ART | 2025 |
| BOSTON ARTS ACADEMY FOUNDATION INC | BOSTON, MA | $40,000 | THE STUDIO ART AND DESIGN AND VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM | 2023 |
| TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS | BOSTON, MA | $40,000 | SEEING THE INVISIBLE: EXPLORING THE ART AND SPIRIT OF POLLY THAYER STARR. | 2019 |
| TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS | BOSTON, MA | $35,000 | SEEING THE INVISIBLE: EXPLORING THE ART AND SPIRIT OF POLLY THAYER STARR EXHIBIT. | 2021 |
| BOSTON ATHENEAUM | BOSTON, MA | $32,500 | GENERAL | 2017 |