Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund Trust
The Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund Trust is a private foundation established in 1974 under the estate plan of Amelia Peabody to continue her philanthropic legacy in perpetuity. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, the organization operates as an independent foundation classified as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$121.5M
-0.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$15.2M
+77.5% YoY
Grant Count
54
-1.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$281K
+80.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement:
To continue Amelia Peabody's philanthropy in perpetuity through grants to qualified non-profit organizations existing and operating in Massachusetts in the areas of medicine (human and animal), social welfare, visual arts, historic preservation, and land conservation. Grants are made exclusively for capital projects and capital purchases.
Primary Funding Areas:
- Medicine (human and animal health)
- Social welfare and social services
- Visual arts
- Historic preservation
- Land conservation
The foundation may make grants to select organizations to which Amelia Peabody made significant contributions during her lifetime.
Grantmaking
Recent notable grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation exclusively funds organizations existing and operating in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $121,519,917
- Total Revenues: $16,329,702
- Total Expenses: $16,811,647
- Total Giving: $15,193,000
Historical Context: Prior to her death in 1984, Amelia Peabody personally gave more than $8 million to various charities. The foundation has awarded nearly $220 million since its establishment.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $121,519,917 | $121,983,959 | $120,342,210 |
| Revenue | $16,329,702 | $11,651,831 | $9,179,962 |
| Expenses | $16,811,647 | $10,214,237 | $7,589,035 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $16,043,376 | $9,402,860 | $6,691,650 |
| Net Investment Income | $15,659,678 | $10,767,307 | $8,602,362 |
| Distributable Amount | $10,707,014 | $9,771,765 | $9,831,041 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
248 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund Trust
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Executive Director:
- Bethany B. Kendall
The foundation maintains a staff of 7 employees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT G BANNISH | TRUSTEE | 7 | $100,000 |
| KATHERINE L BABSON | TRUSTEE | 7 | $100,000 |
| MARGARET H MORTON | TRUSTEE | 7 | $100,000 |
| SARAH M ALLEN | TRUSTEE | 7 | $100,000 |
| ELIZA H ROWE | TRUSTEE | 7 | $100,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has been active in supporting organizations across its focus areas, including grants to educational institutions, healthcare organizations, and cultural organizations. Recent recipients have included Girls Inc. of the Valley, The House of the Seven Gables, and the Peabody Essex Museum's Native American Fellowship Program.
Girls Inc. of the Valley Receives Amelia Peabody Grant - EDCSubject 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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