AMELIA PEABODY CHARITABLE FUND TRUST

Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2022–2024

BOSTON, MAEIN 237364949 Website

Annual Giving

$15.2M+77% YoY

Grants

Median Grant

$90K

Organizations Funded

147

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Foundation Overview

Mission

To continue Amelia Peabody's philanthropy in perpetuity through grants to qualified non-profit organizations existing and operating in Massachusetts in the areas of medicine (human and animal), social welfare, visual arts, historic preservation, and land conservation

Focus Areas

hospital capital projectscommunity health centersmuseum and cultural institution capitalperforming arts and theaterseducation and vocational school capitalyouth development and afterschool programshomelessness servicesfood security and urban food initiatives

Grant Types

capital grantsanniversary/campaign grants

Funded Initiatives

Children's Hospital Corporation, Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, Harvard Stem Cell Institute, Lawrence Communityworks, Worcester Art Museum, Sheffield Land Trust, Cape Ann Museum, Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras, American Ancestors. Grants $8M annually, $2,500-$500,000 range

How to Apply

Two grant cycles per year: April 1st and August 1st deadlines. Electronic submission required by 5:00 p.m. with print copies also received. Capital projects only, $2,500-$500,000 range. Massachusetts organizations only.

Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

Giving History

2024+77%

$15.2M

Grants

Median

$90K

States

2023+44%

$8.6M

Grants

Median

$100K

States

2022

$6.0M

Grants

Median

$70K

States

Grant Size Distribution

$90K

Typical Grant (Median)

$15K

Smallest

$50K

25th Pctile

$188K

75th Pctile

$4.0M

Largest

Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $50K and $188K.

Largest Recent Grants

$4.0M

2024

TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS

MA · 50TH ANNIVERSARY GRANT/CAPITAL

$2.0M

2024

THE MCLEAN HOSPITAL CORPORATION

MA · 50TH ANNIVERSARY GRANT/CAPITAL

$1.8M

2024

MASSACHUSETTS EYE AND EAR INFIRMARY INC

MA · 50TH ANNIVERSARY GRANT/ CAPITAL

$1.5M

2024

TUFTS UNIVERSITY

MA · CAPITAL

$1.0M

2024

NORTH BENNET STREET SCHOOL

MA · 50TH ANNIVERSARY GRANT/ CAPITAL

Geographic Focus

$15.2M54 grants

Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

Financial Overview

YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid

2024

$121.5M

$15.2M(12.5%)

2023

$122.0M

$8.6M(7.0%)

2022

$120.3M

$6.0M(4.9%)

Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.