Aim High Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in East Weymouth, Massachusetts, established in 2017. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable trust with a focus on education and student financial aid. The trust is managed by a volunteer team and maintains a modest operational footprint with no paid employees.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$78K
+1899.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$186K
-14.9% YoY
Grant Count
53
-11.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
-3.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust's primary funding focus is on education, with particular emphasis on scholarships and student financial aid. The organization's NTEE classification reflects its concentration on scholarship programs and awards for students.
Grantmaking
Aim High Charitable Trust has demonstrated significant grantmaking activity relative to its asset base. According to recent financial data, the trust awarded approximately $186,041 in total giving, with typical grant awards ranging from $300 to $7,589. The trust has funded a substantial number of grants, with records indicating over 12,000 grants awarded in recent years. The average grant size is approximately $17, reflecting the trust's approach of distributing funds across many recipients.
Grant Range
is approximately $17, reflecting the trust's approach of distributing funds across many recipients.
Average Grant
is approximately $17, reflecting the trust's approach of distributing funds across many recipients.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Aim High Charitable Trust supports charitable activities across multiple U.S. states and cities. Geographic areas of focus include Maryland, Massachusetts, and Missouri, as well as major metropolitan areas such as Boston, New York, and Philadelphia. The trust also extends support to smaller communities across states including California, Florida, and Texas, along with funding in Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Based on the most recent financial filings:
- Total Assets: $78,053 (with some sources reporting $3,903 and $4,000 in different filings, indicating variance in reporting periods)
- Total Giving: $186,041
- Total Expenses: $221,195
- Total Revenue: $206,123
The trust maintains a modest asset base while directing substantial resources toward its grantmaking mission.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $78,053 | $3,903 | $18,975 |
| Revenue | $262,387 | $206,123 | $191,827 |
| Expenses | $188,237 | $221,195 | $180,432 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $188,237 | $221,195 | $180,432 |
| Net Investment Income | $5,607 | $3,773 | $1,827 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
249 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The trust is managed by key volunteer personnel:
- John F. White — Chairman/Trustee
- Susan Hanna — Executive Director
- James F. Rice — Treasurer/Trustee
All leadership positions are held on a voluntary basis without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN F WHITE | CHAIRMAN/TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| SUSAN HANNA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JAMES F RICE | TREASURER/TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 139 Clinton Road, East Weymouth, MA 02189
Website: www.aimhighcharitabletrust.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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