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The foundation provides support to nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts that enhance the vitality of the community and strengthen the lives of materially disadvantaged children and families. Funding is available for General Operating support (day-to-day operations), Programmatic support (youth development or family stabilization), and Capital projects (specifically targeting childcare access, community-based healthcare, and shelter/affordable housing). The foundation prioritizes organizations operating outside of Greater Boston and in under-resourced communities.
Amelia Peabody Foundation is a private trust based in TOPSFIELD, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1944. The principal officer is Joseph Kelly. It holds total assets of $165.5M. Annual income is reported at $140.5M. The foundation is governed by 7 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Massachusetts. According to available records, Amelia Peabody Foundation has made 545 grants totaling $28.8M, with a median grant of $30K. The foundation has distributed between $6.3M and $16.1M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $16.1M distributed across 386 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $6.3M, with an average award of $53K. The foundation has supported 204 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Massachusetts. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$30K
Average Grant
$47K
Largest Grant
$500K
Based on 184 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Amelia Peabody Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 545 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA.
Amelia Peabody Foundation has distributed a total of $28.8M across 545 grants. The median grant size is $30K, with an average of $53K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $6.3M.
The application deadline is Quarterly on web page ameliapeabody.org. Qualifying organizations that operate in Massachusetts.
Amelia Peabody Foundation is headquartered in TOPSFIELD, MA.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Kelly | Chief Investment Officer | $400K | $1.6M | $2M |
| Margaret St Clair | Trustee | $20K | $20K | $40K |
| Dolores Reid | Trustee | $20K | $0 | $20K |
| Deborah Carlson | Trustee | $20K | $0 | $20K |
| Vincent Marturano | Trustee | $20K | $0 | $20K |
| Beatrice Waring | Beneficiary | $0 | $10K | $10K |
| Phillip Waring | Former Trustee - Retiree | $0 | $18K | $18K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$165.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$163.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
545
Total Giving
$28.8M
Average Grant
$53K
Median Grant
$30K
Unique Recipients
204
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| African Community Education ProgramACE Building Renovations | Worcester, MA | $150K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Libertas Academy Charter School Inc"New School Promise $1.2M Compr. Campaign, | Springfield, MA | $125K | 2023 |
| Youth Development OrganizationYDO: Learning and Leadership for Lawrence Youth | Lawrence, MA | $120K | 2023 |
| Open Table IncCapacity Expansion Food Storage Warehouse | Maynard, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Fitchburg And LeominsterOperations, Project Members First | Leominster, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| Old Colony YOld Colony Y Youth Focus Program | Brockton, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| Family Services Of The Merrimack ValleyYouth Development Programs and Capital Request | Lawrence, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| Thomas Chew Memorial Boys Club IncBoys & Girls Club of Fall River Operations | Fall River, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of LynnGeneral Operations, Teen Programing, Annual Gala Challenge /Match Grant. A special 1 time ask for a new Playscape Playground! | Lynn, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| Margaret Fuller Neighborhood House IncOperations: Stabilization of historic settlement house agency | Cambridge, MA | $90K | 2023 |
| House Of Peace & Education IncHOPE for Kids | Gardner, MA | $80K | 2023 |
| Esperanza Academy IncOutdoor Education and Play Expansion | Lawrence, MA | $75K | 2023 |
| Worchester Chamber Music Society IncNeighborhood Strings | Worcester, MA | $75K | 2023 |
| Notre Dame High School Of LawrenceRedesigning and Updating NDCR's Sig. Corp. Work Study Program | Methuen, MA | $75K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Metrowest IncTeen Takeover Program | Marlborough, MA | $75K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Greater Holyoke IncBoys & Girls Club of Greater Holyoke Satellite Units | Holyoke, MA | $75K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Metro South IncSupport for the operations and core programs of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South | Taunton, MA | $75K | 2023 |
| My Brother'S Keeper IncEaston Building Project | North Easton, MA | $70K | 2023 |
| Lawrence Boys Club IncOperating | Lawrence, MA | $70K | 2023 |
| Wendell P Clark Memorial Young Men'S Christian AssociationYMCA Sliding scale support and Playground Construction | Winchendon, MA | $65K | 2023 |
| Tenacity IncTenacity's Summer Tennis & Reading Program - | Boston, MA | $65K | 2023 |
| Ymca Of Greater SpringfieldY-AIM | Springfield, MA | $65K | 2023 |
| Squashbusters IncPathways to College, Character, Career, and Health | Boston, MA | $65K | 2023 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Hampden County IncCommunity-Based Mentoring Program & Capacity | West Springfield, MA | $62K | 2023 |
| Haverhill Boys' Club Inc Dba Boys And Girls Club Of HaverhillOperations, Teen Program, Tween Room Transformation Project | Haverhill, MA | $60K | 2023 |
| Tech FoundryTech Foundry IT Training Program | Sprinfield, MA | $60K | 2023 |
| La Vida IncOperations | Lynn, MA | $60K | 2023 |
| Raw Art Works IncFree Arts-Based Youth Dev. Programming for Teens | Lynn, MA | $60K | 2023 |
| Elevate New England IncSuccessfully Graduating Urban Youth in Lowell and Lawrence | Lowell, MA | $60K | 2023 |
| Leap For Education IncSalem and Lynn Operations | Salem, MA | $60K | 2023 |
| Southeast Asian Coalition Of Central Mass IncYouth Effect | Worcester, MA | $60K | 2023 |
| Waltham Boys And Girls Club IncOrganizational Development | Waltham, MA | $60K | 2023 |
| Salem Foundation For Service Education IncUnlocking Potential | Salem, MA | $60K | 2023 |
| Beyond Soccer IncGoing Beyond for Lawrence Youth | Lawrence, MA | $60K | 2023 |
| School On Wheels Of MassachusettsOperations | East Bridgewater, MA | $55K | 2023 |
| Tutoring Plus Of Cambridge IncExpansion at The Fletcher Maynard Academy School in Cambridge | Cambridge, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Utec IncGeneral Operating Support | Lowell, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Dennison Memorial Community Center IncDennison Academic Support Program | New Bedford, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Boston Higher Education Resource CenterPassport to College and Alumni Success Programs | Boston, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Just A Start CorporationEconomic Mobility Hub at Rindge Commons | Cambridge, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Families First Parenting ProgramsWestern Massachusetts Growth Project | Watertown, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Duet IncDuet and Margaret Fuller Neighborhood House Partnership | Boston, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Institute For Nonprofit Management And Leadership IncLeadership Development in Merrimack Valley/Essex County | Dedham, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Root Ns IncRoot Culinary Training and Employment Program | Salem, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Building Bridges Through MusicBBTM Operations | Lynn, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Piers Park Sailing Center IncInclusive Youth Development Program | East Boston, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Project Learn IncLowell Promise: School-to-Careers | Lowell, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of WorcesterJob Readiness | Worcester, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| For Kids Only Afterschool IncorporatedBASE: Building the Abilities and Skillsets of Educators | Salem, MA | $50K | 2023 |