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Bolton Conservation Trust

Foundation · Grantmaker Bolton, MA EIN: 51-0143182 Website

To assist in and promote the preservation of the rural character of the town of bolton in order to preserve and maintain areas; for conservation of public water resources; for preservation of marshland, swamps and other wetlands and the animal life therein, sections of unique historical significance or natural beauty, green-belt and similar open sections; for education of the public concerning the wise use of natural resources; for general public outdoor passive recreation; and for the encouragement of the study of plants, animals, birds and other wildlife, and the sylvan culture of the town of bolton.

Key facts about Bolton Conservation Trust

EIN
51-0143182
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Total assets
$1,379,373

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$1.4M

+1.8% YoY

Revenue

$338K

+23.6% YoY

Net Investment Income

$196

-22.5% YoY

Expenses

$313K

+9.3% YoY

About Bolton Conservation Trust

Based on IRS filings

Bolton Conservation Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in Bolton, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. Net investment income was $196.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Cities

Bolton

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K1 grants20200 grants20210 grants20220 grants20230 grants20240 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 0 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

0 grants across all recorded years

<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2025.

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$200K$400K$600K202020212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$1,379,373$1,354,977$1,373,955
Revenue$337,921$273,465$272,906
Expenses$313,027$286,478$279,573
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$196$253$339
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 29, 2021)
  2. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 21, 2026)

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Bolton Conservation Trust is led by Dan Gaffney, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Dan Gaffney

    President

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Alan Ferry

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rich Dischler

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bill Nickles

    Director & Treasurer

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bob Johnson

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Drew Schaubhut

    Director of Land Stewardship

    Director → Director of Land Stewardship, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Marc Colangelo

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Steve Altmann

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Liz Schoepke

    Vice President

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tiffany Gasbarrini

    Clerk

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (7)
  • Former: Bonnie Potter (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Robert Johnson (2020–2023) — Clerk
  • Former: Tom Parker (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Burt Shnitzler (2020–2022) — Director & Treasurer
  • Former: Kristin Gaynor (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Meg O'Leary (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Jeff Larence (2020) — Past Director

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Frequently asked questions about Bolton Conservation Trust

How large is Bolton Conservation Trust?

Bolton Conservation Trust reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $338K.

What is Bolton Conservation Trust?

Bolton Conservation Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in Bolton, MA. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2025.

Where does Bolton Conservation Trust operate?

Bolton Conservation Trust has awarded grants in Massachusetts.

What is Bolton Conservation Trust's EIN?

Bolton Conservation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0143182. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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