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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 20-4935290

The Mentor Network Charitable Foundation

A private foundation in Quincy, MA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 21 grants and $193,000 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Sep 30, 2025), 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. It still lists the details below.

Contact
Gina Martin
1 Batterymarch Park Suite 103
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 790-4800
[email protected]
Form and materials
A request letter with specifics about use of funds, budget, and amount requested.
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
No restrictions. Limitations of amount, no more than $50,000.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $193,000

    Grants listed
    21
    Assets, end of year
    $640,017

  • Tax year 2023

    $200,000

    Grants listed
    33
    Assets, end of year
    $792,746

  • Tax year 2022

    $247,500

    Grants listed
    26
    Assets, end of year
    $935,797

  • Tax year 2021

    $300,000

    Grants listed
    12
    Assets, end of year
    $1,126,948

  • Tax year 2020

    $297,500

    Grants listed
    17
    Assets, end of year
    $1,548,552

  • Tax year 2019

    $83,000

    Grants listed
    17
    Assets, end of year
    $1,184,984

Grants paid in 2024

21 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. National Inclusion ProjectDurham, NC

    Specialist course and train the trainer

    $35,000
  2. The Association for Successful ParentingBaltimore, MD

    Providing family support for parents with idd: expanding and individuailzing support

    $30,000
  3. Oak HillHartford, CT

    Interactive educational series

    $26,000
  4. Kidpower Teenpower FullpowerSanta Cruz, CA

    Resilience skill-training for undeserved people, caregivers & staff

    $25,000
  5. Rise Above FoundationNorthbridge, MA

    Activities for youth in foster care

    $20,000
  6. Perfect ParFarmington Hills, MI

    Enhancing perfect pair's core program for increased impact and cross-generational connection

    $17,000
  7. Willmar Fire DepartmentWillmar, MN

    General operations for exempt purpose

    $5,000
  8. Special Olympics MinnesotaMinneapolis, MN

    General operations for exempt purpose

    $5,000
  9. Black Mountain Home for ChildrenBlack MTN, NC

    General operations for exempt purpose

    $2,500
  10. Humane Society of Kandiyohi CountyWillmar, MN

    General operations for exempt purpose

    $2,500
  11. Pahrump Disability Outreach ProgramPahrump, NV

    General operations for exempt purpose

    $2,500
  12. Cedar Rapids BMXToddville, IA

    General operations for exempt purpose

    $2,500
  13. Tim's ClubWest Des Moines, IA

    General operations for exempt purpose

    $2,500
  14. Casa of Sonoma CountyKenwood, CA

    General operations for exempt purpose

    $2,500
  15. Pals ProgramDoylestown, PA

    General operations for exempt purpose

    $2,500
  16. United Caring SheltersEvansville, IN

    General operations for exempt purpose

    $2,500
  17. Player's Philanthropy Fund Long LiveTowson, MD

    General operations for exempt purpose

    $2,500
  18. Stronger Than HopePocatello, ID

    General operations for exempt purpose

    $2,500
  19. Georgia Cycling AssociationBlue Ridge, GA

    General operations for exempt purpose

    $2,500
  20. Community Food Bank IncTucson, AZ

    General operations for exempt purpose

    $1,250
  21. American Herat Assoc Co Southern ArizonaTempe, AZ

    General operations for exempt purpose

    $1,250

Where the money goes

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

  1. Human services5 grants $90,00074% of the total
  2. Youth development1 grant $25,00021% of the total
  3. Animals1 grant $2,5002% of the total
  4. Housing and shelter1 grant $2,5002% of the total
  5. Food and agriculture1 grant $1,2501% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. North Carolina2 grants $37,500
  2. Maryland2 grants $32,500
  3. California2 grants $27,500
  4. Connecticut1 grant $26,000
  5. Massachusetts1 grant $20,000
  6. Michigan1 grant $17,000
  7. Minnesota3 grants $12,500
  8. Iowa2 grants $5,000
  9. Arizona2 grants $2,500
  10. Georgia1 grant $2,500

Officers, directors and trustees

7 people as filed

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

  • Whitney ShufeltFORMER EXEC. DIRECTOR (THROUGH 9/5/25) Hours 12Pay $0
  • Gina MartinPRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Heather LesogorTREASURER AND DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Narda ShuttASSISTANT TREASURER AND DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Jennifer NevilleCLERK AND DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Natasha HudspethDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Patrick PiccininnoDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0

The return

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