Quick Summary
Name: Tupancy-Harris Foundation Of 1986 Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $1,333,613 (2023) |
| Grant Range | Not publicly disclosed |
| Average Grant | ~$51,000 |
| Application Method | No Public Process |
Contact Details
Address: C/O Fiduciary Trust Co, PO Box 5, Boston, MA 02205-5806 Phone: 617-482-5270 Trustee: Fiduciary Trust Company
Geographic Focus
- Nantucket Island, Massachusetts
- Focus exclusively on nonprofits serving Nantucket's year-round community
Funding Priorities
- Conservation efforts (Nantucket Conservation Foundation receives ongoing support)
- Historic preservation (Nantucket Historical Association)
- Affordable housing for year-round residents
- Organizations benefiting Nantucket Island's welfare
- Property maintenance and preservation of historic buildings
What They Don't Fund
- Organizations outside Nantucket Island
- Specific exclusions not publicly disclosed
Application Method
This is a private foundation with no public application process. The foundation was established by Ozwald "Tup" Tupancy and his wife Sallie Gail Harris Tupancy in 1986/1987 to support specific Nantucket organizations. Grants appear to be made by trustee discretion rather than through open application. Organizations interested in funding should contact the trustee (Fiduciary Trust Company) directly at 617-482-5270.
The foundation made 26 grants in 2023, 30 in 2022, and 33 in 2021, indicating ongoing grantmaking activity to selected Nantucket nonprofits.
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