Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund Trust
The Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund Trust is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Established in 1986 under Amelia Peabody’s estate plan, it continues her philanthropy through grants to qualified nonprofit organizations existing and operating in Massachusetts, exclusively for capital projects and capital purchases.
Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund Trust at a glance
In short: Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund Trust gave $15.2M across 54 grants in 2024 (avg $281K), mostly in Massachusetts. 75% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,193,000
- +77.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 54
- -1.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $281,352
- +80.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $90,000
- Total assets
- $121,519,917
- -0.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 75% first-time grantees (40 of 53, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund Trust
- How to Apply
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The fund invites applications from organizations whose projects and purposes fit its mission. Applications are submitted online, and required printed materials must also be received by the deadline.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists two annual deadlines, April 1 and August 1, with applications and printed materials due by 5:00 p.m. Both 2026 deadlines have passed.
- Deadline
- The website lists two annual deadlines, April 1 and August 1, with applications and printed materials due by 5:00 p.m.
- Contact
Application contact: Cheryl Gideon Exec Assistantbusines
Mailing address: 185 Devonshire Street Suite 600, Boston, MA 02110
Phone: (617) 451-6178
Website: https://apcfund.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund Trust
Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund Capital Grants
Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund Trust
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund Grant
Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund Trust
Amount
US $800,000 - US $10,000,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Trustees of Reservations ($4.0M). Together the top 10 received $11.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
297 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 93 grants of 297 (31%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund’s stated focus is qualified nonprofit organizations existing and operating in Massachusetts. All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 54 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund Trust open to new grantees?
75%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 40 of 53 grantees (75%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $232K; repeat grants $456K. How we count
Medians: $78K first-time, $150K repeat.
- 2% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 75% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 150% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6.0M (2022) to $15.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 54 grants totaling $15.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trustees of Reservations Boston, MA | 50TH Anniversary Grant/Capital | $4,000,000 |
| The McLean Hospital Corporation Belmont, MA | 50TH Anniversary Grant/Capital | $2,000,000 |
| Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Inc Boston, MA | 50TH Anniversary Grant/ Capital | $1,750,000 |
| Tufts University Sommerville, MA | Capital | $1,545,000 |
| North Bennet Street School Boston, MA | 50TH Anniversary Grant/ Capital | $1,000,000 |
| Springfield Museums Corporation Springfield, MA | 50TH Anniversary Grant/ Capital | $500,000 |
| Cultural Alliance of Medfield DBA Bellforge Arts Center Medfield, MA | Capital | $250,000 |
| Lawrence General Hospital Lawrence, MA | Capital | $250,000 |
| Massachusetts Audubon Society Inc Lincoln, MA | Capital | $250,000 |
| Worcester Natural History Society Worcester, MA | Capital | $250,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $121,519,917 | $16,329,702 | $16,811,647 | $15,193,000 | 54 | $16,043,376 | $15,659,678 | $10,707,014 |
| 2023 | $121,983,959 | $11,651,831 | $10,214,237 | $8,561,000 | 55 | $9,402,860 | $10,767,307 | $9,771,765 |
| 2022 | $120,342,210 | $9,179,962 | $7,589,035 | $5,955,000 | 62 | $6,691,650 | $8,602,362 | $9,831,041 |
| 2021 | $118,675,082 | $19,762,663 | $10,035,332 | $8,687,000 | 78 | $9,416,994 | $19,120,948 | $10,535,376 |
| 2020 | $109,071,314 | $3,947,918 | $8,800,127 | $7,363,840 | 48 | — | $3,342,955 | $9,028,446 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund Trust reported a distributable amount of $10.7M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The fund’s mission is to continue Amelia Peabody’s philanthropy in perpetuity through grants to qualified nonprofit organizations existing and operating in Massachusetts. Its areas of interest are medicine, including human and animal medicine; social welfare; visual arts; historic preservation; and land conservation. Grants are limited to capital projects and capital purchases. The fund may also make grants to select organizations to which Peabody made significant contributions during her lifetime.
Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. The Trustees of Reservations describes itself as a conservation and preservation nonprofit. North Bennet Street School says it trains students for careers in traditional trades and works to preserve and advance craft traditions. Springfield Museums Corporation says it cares for art, history, and science collections and makes them accessible to the public. Other recipients included hospitals, conservation organizations, a natural history and science center, an animal welfare organization, and a provider of services to adults experiencing homelessness and poverty.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund awarded 54 grants totaling $15,193,000. Awards ranged from $15,000 to $4,000,000, with a median grant of $90,000.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $4,000,000 to The Trustees of Reservations, $2,000,000 to The McLean Hospital Corporation, $1,750,000 to Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, $1,545,000 to Tufts University, and $1,000,000 to North Bennet Street School. The listed purposes included capital support and, for several awards, a “50th Anniversary Grant” for capital.
The fund’s website describes an application process with online submission and required printed materials. Applicants must provide six copies of the Budget Summary Form and six copies of the project budget in Excel and Word formats, along with quotes for capital expenses. The website says decisions are announced approximately three months after each deadline. It considers one proposal per organization at a time. A funded organization may reapply after three calendar years; an organization whose request is denied may reapply in the second calendar year following the denial.
The fund does not accept proposals from individuals, private foundations, organizations outside Massachusetts, start-ups, Section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations, religious organizations for religious purposes, or educational institutions. It also excludes certain publicly funded organizations. It does not fund operating budgets, programs, administrative overhead, annual fund drives, emergencies or immediate requests, events and productions, publications, exhibits, conferences, multi-year proposals, advocacy or lobbying, scholarships, fellowships, or endowments.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert G. Bannish, Katherine L. Babson, Margaret H. Morton, Sarah M. Allen, and Eliza H. Rowe as trustees.
Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund Trust's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Katherine L. Babson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
$100K (2020) → $100K (2024)
Margaret H. Morton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
$100K (2020) → $100K (2024)
Robert G. Bannish
Trustee
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
$100K (2020) → $100K (2024)
Eliza H. Rowe
Trustee
On filings since 2023
7 hrs/week
$93K (2023) → $100K (2024)
Sarah M. Allen
Trustee
On filings since 2023
7 hrs/week
$93K (2023) → $100K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Caleb Loring III (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $100K, to Robert G Bannish (Trustee). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund Trust
How much does Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund Trust give each year?
Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund Trust gave $15.2M across 54 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8.6M across 55 grants.
What is Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund Trust's typical grant size?
Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund Trust's median grant in 2024 was $90,000, and its average grant was $281,352, across 54 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund Trust that year got $232K on average.
Where does Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund Trust give grants?
Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund Trust gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (9 grants), Fall River, MA (3 grants), Springfield, MA (2 grants) and Worcester, MA (2 grants).
Does Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 54 grants with a stated purpose on Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Capital" (48 grants) and "50TH Anniversary Grant/ Capital" (6 grants).
Who are Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund Trust's largest grantees?
Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Trustees of Reservations ($4,000,000), The McLean Hospital Corporation ($2,000,000) and Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Inc ($1,850,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund Trust?
Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund Trust reported $121.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund Trust fund?
The fund’s mission is to continue Amelia Peabody’s philanthropy in perpetuity through grants to qualified nonprofit organizations existing and operating in Massachusetts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund Trust?
The fund invites applications from organizations whose projects and purposes fit its mission. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund Trust's EIN?
Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7364949. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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