The Massachusetts State Capitol

Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 04-2763837

The Flatley Foundation

A private foundation in Braintree, MA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 159 grants and $32.8 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $32,765,264

    Grants listed
    159
    Assets, end of year
    $690,996,869
  • Tax year 2023

    $36,618,882

    Grants listed
    147
    Assets, end of year
    $658,916,412
  • Tax year 2022

    $30,594,000

    Grants listed
    155
    Assets, end of year
    $680,733,810
  • Tax year 2021

    $23,868,800

    Grants listed
    148
    Assets, end of year
    $730,489,671
  • Tax year 2020

    $18,457,333

    Grants listed
    143
    Assets, end of year
    $694,103,795

Grants paid in 2024

159 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Boston CollegeChestnut Hill, MA

    Archives building

    $5,000,000
  2. Aceing Autism IncLos Angeles, CA

    Unrestricted

    $1,500,000
  3. Americares IncStamford, CT

    U.s. & el salvador clinics

    $1,000,000
  4. Americares IncStamford, CT

    Hurricane helene

    $1,000,000
  5. Brigham & Womens HospitalBoston, MA

    Bridges to moms program

    $1,000,000
  6. Care USAAtlanta, GA

    Childhood mozambique

    $1,000,000
  7. Jett Foundation IncNorwell, MA

    Unrestricted

    $1,000,000
  8. Saint Benedict AcademyNatick, MA

    Scholarship support

    $1,000,000
  9. Americares IncStamford, CT

    U.s. Health community clinics

    $500,000
  10. Boston Medical CenterBoston, MA

    Autism program

    $500,000
  11. Homes for Our Troops IncTaunton, MA

    Unrestricted

    $500,000
  12. Teen Challenge New England IncBrockton, MA

    Project proposal

    $500,000
  13. Catholic Charities BostonSo Boston, MA

    Sunset camp

    $450,000
  14. Fund for Catholic Schools IncBraintree, MA

    Scholarship support

    $400,000
  15. Compassionate Care ALSWest Falmouth, MA

    Unrestricted

    $385,000
  16. Health Equity InternationalNewton, MA

    Unrestricted

    $350,000
  17. Children's Oncology Services of Ma IncBrookline, MA

    The boston house

    $300,000
  18. Fellowship of Catholic University StudentsDenver, CO

    Unrestricted

    $300,000
  19. Irish American Partnership IncBoston, MA

    Unrestricted

    $300,000
  20. Provision Ministry IncWestborough, MA

    Unrestricted

    $300,000
  21. Pan Massachusetts ChallengeNeedham, MA

    Unrestricted

    $297,500
  22. ARC of the South ShoreHingham, MA

    Unrestricted

    $250,000
  23. Brigham & Womens HospitalBoston, MA

    Bridges to moms program

    $250,000
  24. Caritas CommunitiesBraintree, MA

    Unrestricted

    $250,000
  25. Cathedral High SchoolBoston, MA

    Scholarship support

    $250,000
  26. Catholic University of AmericaWashington, DC

    Endowed chair of hispanic ministry

    $250,000
  27. Chesterton AcademyHopkins, MN

    Scholarship support

    $250,000
  28. Cops for Kids with Cancer IncBraintree, MA

    Unrestricted

    $250,000
  29. Laboure CollegeMilton, MA

    Scholarship support

    $250,000
  30. Marine Corps Scholarship FoundationAlexandria, VA

    Scholarship support

    $250,000
  31. Saint Mary's SchoolLynn, MA

    Mathematics lab

    $250,000
  32. Sisters of Saint JosephBrighton, MA

    Unrestricted

    $250,000
  33. Boston CollegeChestnut Hill, MA

    Scholarship support

    $225,000
  34. Little Blue Heroes FoundationBailis Downs, Ireland

    Unrestricted

    $211,764
  35. Beth Israel Deaconess HospitalNeedham, MA

    Scholarship support

    $200,000
  36. Bethany Health Care CenterFramingham, MA

    Unrestricted

    $200,000
  37. Catholic Schools FoundationBoston, MA

    Inner city scholarship fund

    $200,000
  38. Catholic University of AmericaWashington, DC

    Scholarship support

    $200,000
  39. Hospitality Homes IncBoston, MA

    Unrestricted

    $200,000
  40. Irish Pastoral CentreDorchester, MA

    Unrestricted

    $200,000
  41. Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MA

    Pediatric pulmonary medicine

    $200,000
  42. My Brother's KeeperNorth Easton, MA

    Christmas programs

    $200,000
  43. Saint Rock Haiti FoundationMilton, MA

    Unrestricted

    $200,000
  44. South Shore Habitat for HumanityNorwell, MA

    Unrestricted

    $200,000
  45. Boston Higashi School IncRandolph, MA

    Unrestricted

    $150,000
  46. Breath Strong CFAtlanta, GA

    Unrestricted

    $150,000
  47. Brockton Hospital School of NursingBrockton, MA

    Scholarship support

    $150,000
  48. Hoops and Homework IncFramingham, MA

    Unrestricted

    $150,000
  49. Hyannis Public LibraryHyannis, MA

    Teaching kitchen

    $150,000
  50. Lucy's Love Bus Charitable TrustAmesbury, MA

    Unrestricted

    $150,000
  51. Regis CollegeWeston, MA

    Scholarship support

    $150,000
  52. Saint Benedict AcademyNatick, MA

    Scholarship support

    $150,000
  53. Boston Health Care for the Homeless ProgramBoston, MA

    Unrestricted

    $125,000
  54. Boys & Girls Club of Boston IncBoston, MA

    Unrestricted

    $125,000
  55. Father Bill's Mainspring IncBrockton, MA

    Unrestricted

    $125,000
  56. Rosie's PlaceBoston, MA

    Unrestricted

    $125,000
  57. Franciscan Missionary Sisters for AfricaBelmont, MA

    Unrestricted

    $110,000
  58. Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MA

    Cystic fibrosis research

    $110,000
  59. Academy of Notre DameTyngsboro, MA

    Scholarships

    $100,000
  60. American Ireland FundBoston, MA

    Cancer fund for children

    $100,000
  61. Archbishop Williams High SchoolBraintree, MA

    Scholarship support

    $100,000
  62. Austin Preparatory SchoolReading, MA

    Scholarship support

    $100,000
  63. Benjamin Franklin Institute of TechnologyBoston, MA

    Scholarship support

    $100,000
  64. Bishop Fenwick High SchoolPeabody, MA

    Scholarship support

    $100,000
  65. Blessed Sacrament SchoolWalpole, MA

    Scholarship support

    $100,000
  66. Boston CollegeChestnut Hill, MA

    Scholarship support

    $100,000
  67. Boston CollegeChestnut Hill, MA

    Urban catholic teachers corp

    $100,000
  68. Boys & Girls Club of Greater NashuaNashua, NH

    Food & nutrition program

    $100,000
  69. Cardinal Spellman High SchoolBrockton, MA

    Scholarship support

    $100,000
  70. Carroll Center for the Blind IncNewton, MA

    Unrestricted

    $100,000
  71. Catholic Memorial SchoolWest Roxbury, MA

    Unrestricted

    $100,000
  72. Catholic Memorial SchoolWest Roxbury, MA

    Scholarship support

    $100,000
  73. Cristo Rey Boston High SchoolDorchester, MA

    Scholarship support

    $100,000
  74. Elon UniversityElon, NC

    Peer ministry

    $100,000
  75. Final Salute IncHaymarket, VA

    Unrestricted

    $100,000
  76. Fontbonne AcademyMilton, MA

    Scholarship support

    $100,000
  77. Foundation to Advance Catholic Education IncFall River, MA

    Scholarship support

    $100,000
  78. Holy Family CommunicationsWilliamsville, NY

    Unrestricted

    $100,000
  79. House of PossibilitiesNorth Easton, MA

    Unrestricted

    $100,000
  80. Immaculate Conception Parish SchoolRevere, MA

    Scholarship support

    $100,000
  81. Interfaith Social Services IncWollaston, MA

    Unrestricted

    $100,000
  82. Lawrence Catholic AcademyLawrence, MA

    Scholarship support

    $100,000
  83. Lowell CatholicLowell, MA

    Scholarship support

    $100,000
  84. Malden Catholic High SchoolMalden, MA

    Scholarship support

    $100,000
  85. Maria Droste Conseling ServicesQuincy, MA

    Unrestricted

    $100,000
  86. Mission of DeedsReading, MA

    Unrestricted

    $100,000
  87. Montrose Foundation IncMedfield, MA

    Scholarship support

    $100,000
  88. Mother Caroline AcademyDorchester, MA

    Scholarship support

    $100,000
  89. Mount Alvernia AcademyChestnut Hill, MA

    Scholarship support

    $100,000
  90. My Brother's KeeperNorth Easton, MA

    Dartmouth facility

    $100,000
  91. My Brother's KeeperNorth Easton, MA

    Easton facility

    $100,000
  92. Nativity Preparatory SchoolJamaica Plain, MA

    Scholarship support

    $100,000
  93. Notre Dame AcademyHingham, MA

    Scholarship support

    $100,000
  94. Notre Dame Cristo Rey High SchoolMethuen, MA

    Scholarship support

    $100,000
  95. Nvna and HospiceNorwell, MA

    Unrestricted

    $100,000
  96. Our Lady of Assumption SchoolLynnfield, MA

    Scholarship support

    $100,000
  97. Our Lady of Perpetual HelpRoxbury, MA

    Scholarship support

    $100,000
  98. Road to ResponsibilityMarshfield, MA

    Unrestricted

    $100,000
  99. Rodman Ride for KidsFoxboro, MA

    Unrestricted

    $100,000
  100. Ron Burton Training Village IncHubbardston, MA

    Unrestricted

    $100,000
  101. Sacred Heart SchoolKingston, MA

    Scholarship support

    $100,000
  102. Sacred Heart STEM SchoolRoslindale, MA

    Scholarship support

    $100,000
  103. Saint Agatha ChurchMilton, MA

    Scholarship support

    $100,000
  104. Saint Anselm CollegeManchester, NH

    Professional development initiative

    $100,000
  105. Saint Bernadette SchoolNorthborough, MA

    Scholarship support

    $100,000
  106. Saint Catherine of Siena SchoolNorwood, MA

    Scholarship support

    $100,000
  107. Saint Columbkille Partnership SchoolBrighton, MA

    Scholarship support

    $100,000
  108. Saint John Paul II High SchoolHyannis, MA

    Scholarship support

    $100,000
  109. Saint John's Preparatory SchoolDanvers, MA

    Scholarship support

    $100,000
  110. Saint Joseph SchoolNeedham, MA

    Scholarship support

    $100,000
  111. Saint Mary of the Assumption SchoolBrookline, MA

    Scholarship support

    $100,000
  112. Saint Mary of the Hills SchoolMilton, MA

    Scholarship support

    $100,000
  113. Saint Mary ParishWaltham, MA

    After school program

    $100,000
  114. Saint Mary's High SchoolWestfield, MA

    Scholarship support

    $100,000
  115. Saint Paul's Choir SchoolCambridge, MA

    Scholarship support

    $100,000
  116. Saint Peter SchoolCambridge, MA

    Scholarship support

    $100,000
  117. Saint Theresa of Avila SchoolWest Roxbury, MA

    Scholarship support

    $100,000
  118. Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus SchoolSomerville, MA

    Scholarship support

    $100,000
  119. South Shore Initiative CorpWeymouth, MA

    Unrestricted

    $100,000
  120. South Shore YMCAQuincy, MA

    Unrestricted

    $100,000
  121. Stonehill CollegeEaston, MA

    Scholarship support

    $100,000
  122. Stonehill CollegeEaston, MA

    Scholarship programs

    $100,000
  123. Trivium SchoolLancaster, MA

    Scholarship support

    $100,000
  124. Venerini AcademyWorcester, MA

    Scholarship support

    $100,000
  125. Xaverian Brothers High SchoolWestwood, MA

    Scholarship support

    $100,000
  126. Boston University Catholic CenterBoston, MA

    Unrestricted

    $75,000
  127. National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyWaltham, MA

    Unrestricted

    $75,000
  128. Rise AcademyBoston, MA

    Unrestricted

    $75,000
  129. Ski for Light IncMinneapolis, MN

    Unrestricted

    $75,000
  130. Boston Globe FoundationBoston, MA

    Globe santa program

    $50,000
  131. Bridge Over Troubled WatersBoston, MA

    Unrestricted

    $50,000
  132. Cardinal Cushing CentersHanover, MA

    Unrestricted

    $50,000
  133. Emmaus IncHaverhill, MA

    Unrestricted

    $50,000
  134. Guiding Eyes for the BlindYorktown HTS, NY

    Unrestricted

    $50,000
  135. Ledger Lend A Hand FoundationScituate, MA

    Unrestricted

    $50,000
  136. Oblates of the Virgin MaryBoston, MA

    Unrestricted

    $50,000
  137. Oblates of the Virgin MaryBoston, MA

    Scholarship support

    $50,000
  138. Perkins School for the BlindWatertown, MA

    Unrestricted

    $50,000
  139. Power Forward IncMarshfield, MA

    Unrestricted

    $50,000
  140. Saint Bernard's Elementary SchoolFitchburg, MA

    Unrestricted

    $50,000
  141. Saint Francis House IncBoston, MA

    Unrestricted

    $50,000
  142. Saint Oscar Romero ParishCanton, MA

    Youth ministry program

    $50,000
  143. South Shore YMCAQuincy, MA

    Food pantry

    $50,000
  144. Thayer AcademyBraintree, MA

    Camp thayer

    $50,000
  145. The Plus CompanyNashua, NH

    Unrestricted

    $50,000
  146. Tufts Medical Center PhysiciansBoston, MA

    Catholic chaplain position

    $50,000
  147. Saint Rock Haiti FoundationMilton, MA

    Scholarship support

    $40,000
  148. Archdiocese of BostonBraintree, MA

    Regina cleri retirement fund

    $25,000
  149. EdesiaincNorth Kingston, RI

    Unrestricted

    $25,000
  150. Ma Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to AnimalsBoston, MA

    Unrestricted

    $25,000
  151. Saint Mary's Women and Children's Center IncDorchester, MA

    Unrestricted

    $25,000
  152. Seal Foundation IncLakeville, MA

    Special education services

    $25,000
  153. USA East Province of the Society of JesusNew York, NY

    Unrestricted

    $25,000
  154. Bluepath Service Dogs IncCarmel, NY

    Unrestricted

    $10,000
  155. Teen Challenge New England IncBrockton, MA

    Christmas billboards

    $10,000
  156. Catholic TV NetworkWatertown, MA

    Unrestricted

    $5,000
  157. Elizabeth Schickel FoundationNatick, MA

    Scholarship support

    $5,000
  158. My Brother's KeeperNorth Easton, MA

    Unrestricted

    $5,000
  159. Knights of ColumbusNashua, NH

    Unrestricted

    $1,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education21 grants $7,405,00046% of the total
  2. Health4 grants $2,250,00014% of the total
  3. Human services15 grants $2,065,00013% of the total
  4. Housing and shelter6 grants $1,375,0009% of the total
  5. Medical research1 grant $1,000,0006% of the total
  6. Philanthropy and grantmaking5 grants $750,0005% of the total
  7. 6 other causes9 grants $1,270,0008% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Massachusetts135 grants $25,417,500
  2. Connecticut3 grants $2,500,000
  3. California1 grant $1,500,000
  4. Georgia2 grants $1,150,000
  5. District of Columbia2 grants $450,000
  6. Virginia2 grants $350,000
  7. Minnesota2 grants $325,000
  8. Colorado1 grant $300,000
  9. New Hampshire4 grants $251,000
  10. New York4 grants $185,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • John J FlatleyTRUSTEE Hours 20Pay $0
  • Daniel T FlatleyTRUSTEE Hours 20Pay $0
  • Mary Margaret DarlingTRUSTEE Hours 20Pay $0

The return

More foundations

Similar foundations

Same main cause (education), giving between a quarter and four times this foundation’s where possible, nearby first.

  1. Mathworks Foundation IncNatick, MA 9 grants Preselected only $35,377,700 giving
  2. The Stanton FoundationBoston, MA 76 grants Preselected only $28,302,540 giving
  3. Cummings Foundation Grants Inc (fka Oneworld Boston Inc)Woburn, MA 658 grants Accepts applications $38,223,794 giving
  4. Dr Miriam & Sheldon G Adelson Medical Research FoundationNeedham, MA 38 grants Preselected only $40,804,682 giving
  5. The Morningside FoundationNewton Centre, MA 11 grants Preselected only $19,178,500 giving