The Sarah G. McCarthy Memorial Foundation was established in memory of the donor's mother in 1948, focusing on supporting charitable organizations in Peabody, MA, or those impacting its residents. It is interested in education, housing & shelter, agriculture & food, health, and historical research.
The grant program considers requests for general operating and program support, including specific program-enabling capital improvements. Grants, subject to potential matching obligations and payable over multiple years, range from $2,000 to $15,000. They prioritize proposals that demonstrate a clear need, collaborative efforts, and a quantifiable impact on the community. The program covers various areas including Arts, Culture, & Humanities; Education; Food, Agriculture, & Nutrition; Health; Human Services; Housing & Shelter; and Youth Development. Site visits may be part of the decision process, and prior grantees are required to submit an expenditure report for consideration of subsequent funding.