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Mary Elizabeth Pearce Foundation Trust is a private trust based in PLYMOUTH, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1977. The principal officer is Nate Withington. It holds total assets of $8.3M. Annual income is reported at $1.1M. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts and Vermont. According to available records, Mary Elizabeth Pearce Foundation Trust has made 61 grants totaling $3.8M, with a median grant of $50K. The foundation has distributed between $850K and $1.1M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $1.1M distributed across 15 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $250K, with an average award of $63K. The foundation has supported 32 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, which account for 90% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$61K
Largest Grant
$150K
Based on 14 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.
Mary Elizabeth Pearce Foundation Trust is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 61 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, RI, VT.
Mary Elizabeth Pearce Foundation Trust has distributed a total of $3.8M across 61 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $63K. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $250K.
Mary Elizabeth Pearce Foundation Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Mary Elizabeth Pearce Foundation Trust is headquartered in PLYMOUTH, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meghan Knight | TRUSTEE | $4K | $0 | $4K |
| Heather W Ward | TRUSTEE | $1K | $0 | $1K |
| Nathan N Withington | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$940K
Total Assets
$9M
Fair Market Value
$19.2M
Net Worth
$9M
Grants Paid
$925K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$416K
Distribution Amount
$916K
Total: $7.1M
Total Grants
61
Total Giving
$3.8M
Average Grant
$63K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
32
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forges FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Plymouth, MA | $250K | 2023 |
| Howland Family FoundationGeneral Support | Norwood, MA | $150K | 2020 |
| The Howland Fund IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Plymouth, MA | $250K | 2023 |
| Pilgrim SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | Plymouth, MA | $60K | 2023 |
| Plymouth PhilharmonicGENERAL SUPPORT | Plymouth, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Plimoth Patuxet MuseumsGENERAL SUPPORT | Plymouth, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Ri HospitalGENERAL SUPPORT | Providence, RI | $50K | 2023 |
| Plymouth IndependentGENERAL SUPPORT | Plymouth, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Black Feather Horse RescueGENERAL SUPPORT | Plymouth, MA | $30K | 2023 |
| Bid Plymouth Family FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Plymouth, MA | $30K | 2023 |
| The Salvation ArmyGENERAL SUPPORT | Alexandria, VA | $25K | 2023 |
| Wildlands TrustGENERAL SUPPORT | Plymouth, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| New Bedford LightGENERAL SUPPORT | New Bedford, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Plymouth Education FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Plymouth, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Kenyon CollegeGENERAL SUPPORT | Gambier, OH | $10K | 2023 |
| Manomet Bible ChurchGENERAL SUPPORT | Manomet, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Plimoth PlantationGENERAL SUPPORT | Plymouth, MA | $100K | 2022 |
| President And Fellows Of Harvard CollegeGENERAL SUPPORT | Cambridge, MA | $100K | 2022 |
| Wells CollegeGENERAL SUPPORT | Aurora, NY | $60K | 2022 |
| Brigham Women'S HospitalGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $25K | 2022 |
| Battenkill Valley Health CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Arlington, VT | $25K | 2022 |
| American Cornerstone InstituteGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $1K | 2022 |
| Big Sister Association Of Greater BostonGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $200 | 2022 |
| Nathan Hale FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Plymouth, MA | $50K | 2021 |
| Arlington Parks & Recreation CommitteGENERAL SUPPORT | Arlington, VT | $25K | 2021 |
| Norwell GrangeGENERAL SUPPORT | Norwell, MA | $25K | 2021 |
| Bid PlymouthGeneral Support | Plymouth, MA | $100K | 2020 |