Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic
The Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association (MCMA), EIN 04-2023566, is a historic private foundation based in Quincy, MA. The official site (mcma1795.us) lists the association office address and phone and describes grant qualifications—mainly providing equipment/tools to Massachusetts 501(c)(3) organizations that teach mechanical arts or provide vocational training for disabled or troubled youth. The site states requests are accepted in writing Jan 1–Mar 31 and grants are made once per year.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Massachusetts‑based 501(c)(3) that provides vocational or mechanical‑arts training (often for disabled or at‑risk youth) seeking equipment or trade‑related support and able to submit a concise written request.
Good Fit
- • Located in Massachusetts or serving MA residents
- • Request is for equipment, tools, or trade‑related capital
- • Focus on vocational training, mechanical arts, disability services, or youth workforce programs
- • Request size in the foundation’s typical grant band (single‑ to low‑five‑figure awards)
- • Clear nonprofit status and concise project budget
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in Massachusetts: the latest year shows roughly 94% of grant dollars stayed in‑state, with only small out‑of‑state activity across two additional states.
Recipient Variety
The funder supported a large and diverse set of independent recipients in the latest year (35 distinct grantees) and has steadily funded dozens of separate organizations across the three observed years.
New Applicants
There is an explicit public submission route (the website states written requests are accepted during a posted window) and the latest year shows meaningful turnover (12 new recipients), indicating unfamiliar applicants have a realistic path into the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
