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Janet Malser Humanities Trust is a private corporation based in WEBSTER, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2009. The principal officer is Thomas G Smith. It holds total assets of $4.8M. Annual income is reported at $1.4M. The foundation is governed by 7 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Massachusetts. According to available records, Janet Malser Humanities Trust has made 55 grants totaling $655K, with a median grant of $11K. Annual giving has decreased from $415K in 2022 to $240K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $33K, with an average award of $12K. The foundation has supported 28 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Massachusetts. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$7K
Average Grant
$9K
Largest Grant
$40K
Based on 21 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.
Janet Malser Humanities Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 55 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA.
Janet Malser Humanities Trust has distributed a total of $655K across 55 grants. The median grant size is $11K, with an average of $12K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $33K.
Janet Malser Humanities Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Janet Malser Humanities Trust is headquartered in WEBSTER, MA.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas G Smith | TRUSTEE | $450 | $0 | $450 |
| Debra Horan | TRUSTEE | $450 | $0 | $450 |
| Allison Lane | TRUSTEE | $300 | $0 | $300 |
| Kenneth J Deary | TRUSTEE | $300 | $0 | $300 |
| Keith Kirkland | TRUSTEE | $300 | $0 | $300 |
| Paul J Macek | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ann L Lada | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$280K
Total Assets
$4.6M
Fair Market Value
$4.6M
Net Worth
$4.6M
Grants Paid
$240K
Contributions
$1K
Net Investment Income
$238K
Distribution Amount
$208K
Total: $2.7M
Total Grants
55
Total Giving
$655K
Average Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$11K
Unique Recipients
28
Most Common Grant
$11K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Shepherd Episcopal ChurchHISTORIC PRESERVATION | Oxford, MA | $33K | 2023 |
| 1st Congretional Church OxfordHISTORIC PRESERVATION | Oxford, MA | $32K | 2023 |
| Webster Lake AssociationHISTORIC PRESERVATION | Webster, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Gladys E Kelly Public LibraryLIBRARY IMPROVEMENT | Webster, MA | $23K | 2023 |
| Black Tavern Historical SocietyHISTORIC PRESERVATION | Dudley, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| First Baptist Church Of WebsterHISTORIC PRESERVATION | Webster, MA | $13K | 2023 |
| Town Of Oxford Community CenterMUSICAL PERFORMANCES IN PUBLIC | Oxford, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| St Ruch'S ChurchCEMETARY IMPROVEMENT | Oxford, MA | $9K | 2023 |
| Town Of DudleyHISTORIC PRESERVATION AND CEMETARY IMPROVEMENT | Dudley, MA | $8K | 2023 |
| Shepherd Hill Regional High SchoolART AND MUSIC | Dudley, MA | $8K | 2023 |
| Dudley Charlton Regional School DistricART AND MUSIC | Dudley, MA | $8K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Gladys KellyLIBRARY IMPROVEMENT | Webster, MA | $8K | 2023 |
| Webster Museum Samuel SlaterART AND MUSIC | Webster, MA | $7K | 2023 |
| Webster-Dudley Historical SocietyHISTORIC PRESERVATION | Webster, MA | $7K | 2023 |
| St Joseph'S SchoolART AND MUSIC | Webster, MA | $6K | 2023 |
| St Vincent De Paul MinistryAID TO THE NEEDY | Worcester, MA | $6K | 2023 |
| All Saints AcademyART AND MUSIC | Webster, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Catholic Charities Of WorcesterAID TO THE NEEDY | Worcester, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Southern Worcester County EducationalBEAUTIFICATION | Dudley, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Bartlett High School Art DepartmentART IN SCHOOL | Webster, MA | $4K | 2023 |
| Dudley Historical SocietyHISTORIC PRESERVATION | Webster, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Dudley Middle SchoolART AND MUSIC | Dudley, MA | $19K | 2022 |
| St Roch'S ChurchCEMETARY IMPROVEMENT | Oxford, MA | $17K | 2022 |
| Sacred Heart Of Jesus ChurchHISTORIC PRESERVATION | Webster, MA | $16K | 2022 |
| Pearl Crawford Memorial LibraryLIBRARY IMPROVEMENT | Dudley, MA | $15K | 2022 |
| One Bright FutureAID TO THE NEEDY | Southbridge, MA | $11K | 2022 |
| Nichols CollegeHISTORIC PRESERVATION | Dudley, MA | $6K | 2022 |
| Webster Lake Water Ski CollectiveENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | Webster, MA | $5K | 2022 |