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Private foundation · EIN 20-6714808

Arthur Cunningham Scholarship Fund

Boston, MA

Arthur Cunningham Scholarship Fund is a private foundation based in Boston, MA. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $52K in grants and contributions paid across 31 grants, with $923K in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to University of Massachusetts - Lowell, Saint Anselm College and Merrimack College.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
University of Massachusetts - LowellLowell, MAScholarship$6,000
Saint Anselm CollegeManchester, NHScholarship$5,250
Merrimack CollegeNorth Andover, MAScholarship$3,000
University of Massachusetts - BostonBoston, MAScholarship$2,750
Sacred Heart UniversityFairfield, CTScholarship$2,750
Villanova UniversityVillanova, PAScholarship$2,750
Bentley UniversityWaltham, MAScholarship$2,500
Stonehill CollegeNorth Easton, MAScholarship$2,500
Salem State UniversitySalem, MAScholarship$2,500
North Shore Community CollegeDanvers, MAScholarship$1,750
University of Massachusetts - AmherstAmherst, MAScholarship$1,750
Plymouth State UniversityPlymouth, NHScholarship$1,500
University of New HavenWest Haven, CTScholarship$1,500
Southern Connecticut State UniversityNew Haven, CTScholarship$1,500
Simmons UniversityBoston, MAScholarship$1,500
Indiana University BloomingtonBloomington, INScholarship$1,500
James Madison UniversityHarrisonburg, VAScholarship$1,250
Providence CollegeProvidence, RIScholarship$1,250
Boston CollegeChestnut Hill, MAScholarship$1,000
Endicott CollegeBeverly, MAScholarship$1,000
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy-MCPHSBoston, MAScholarship$1,000
Curry CollegeMilton, MAScholarship$1,000
Regis CollegeWeston, MAScholarship$500
Pomona CollegeClaremont, CAScholarship$500
Northern Essex Community CollegeHaverhill, MAScholarship$500

The 25 largest of 31 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Arthur Cunningham Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, Arthur Cunningham Scholarship Fund makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Arthur Cunningham Scholarship Fund give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $52,000 in grants and contributions paid (31 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Arthur Cunningham Scholarship Fund funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to University of Massachusetts - Lowell (MA), $6K, Saint Anselm College (NH), $5.25K, Merrimack College (MA), $3K, University of Massachusetts - Boston (MA), $2.75K and Sacred Heart University (CT), $2.75K.