Millicent C Starr Charitable Tr
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of causes, primarily in the arts, education, and human services sectors. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing cultural initiatives, educational opportunities, and addressing social needs, as evidenced by its funding to organizations like the Jewish Arts Collaborative and the Greater Boston Food Bank. The foundation serves diverse populations through unrestricted grants to nonprofits, indicating a flexible approach to funding. While it primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, it also extends its reach to initiatives in Washington, D.C. and New Hampshire.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-midsize nonprofit with a clear Massachusetts presence (or strong local ties) working in arts, culture, education, or community services and seeking general/unrestricted operating support.
Good Fit
- • Located in Massachusetts or with demonstrable in-state programs or partners
- • Arts, culture, education, or community services mission similar to past grantees
- • Track record of local impact and recognizable presence in the Boston-area ecosystem
- • Capacity to make effective use of general/unrestricted support in the $1K–$50K range
- • Introductions or referrals from existing grantees, trustees, or local intermediaries
Geography
Grants reach four states in the latest year, but 86% of dollars stayed in Massachusetts, indicating a strongly state-focused footprint.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 18 distinct recipients in the latest year (and 16 the prior year) with a mix of arts, education and community organizations, showing a relatively broad set of independent grantees for a small private foundation despite dollar concentration.
New Applicants
Behaviorally the foundation added many new grantees in 2022 (10 new recipients, ~56% new), which shows turnover and the possibility of entry, but the stated policy that grants are to preselected organizations and the lack of a public application route mean direct unsolicited applications are unlikely to be effective.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
