David Greenewalt Charitable Trust
The David Greenewalt Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing reports 13 grants totaling $102,500, with recipients in Vermont, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania.
David Greenewalt Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: David Greenewalt Charitable Trust gave $103K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Vermont. 31% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $102,500
- -2.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- -7.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,885
- +5.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $2,766,104
- +8.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (4 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Vermont (73% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to David Greenewalt Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its 2024 filing says to contact Trustee Geoffrey M Mason. An AGM-format application is acceptable and should include information about the charitable service, the organization’s IRS tax-exempt status letter, its two most recent annual financial reports, and a description and budget for the proposed project. Applications and attachments may be sent by email or mail. The filing states there are no restrictions or limitations on awards.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists May 15 and November 1 as general deadlines, subject to change each year. These dates are past cycles as of September 29, 2026.
- Deadline
- The filing lists May 15 and November 1 as general deadlines, subject to change each year.
- Contact
Application contact: Geoffrey M Mason Trustee
Mailing address: C/O Choate Hall Stewart Llp Two, Intl Place, Boston, MA 02110
Phone: (617) 248-4784
Email: gmason@choate.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who David Greenewalt Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Middlebury Studio School ($20K). Together the top 10 received $93K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 63 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in Vermont, 17% to Massachusetts, and 10% to Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is David Greenewalt Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 13 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 31% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2019) to $118K (2022). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $103K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Middlebury Studio School Middlebury, VT | General Support | $20,000 |
| Addison Housing Works Vergennes, VT | General Support | $10,000 |
| AnikayAkhra Inc Somerville, MA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Middlebury Community Music Center Middlebury, VT | General Support | $10,000 |
| Open Door Clinic Middlebury, VT | General Support | $10,000 |
| Stroud Water Research Center Inc Avondale, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Carlos G Otis Health Care Center Townshend, VT | General Support | $7,500 |
| Central Vermont Adult Basic Education Inc Barre, VT | General Support | $5,000 |
| Common Roots Inc South Burlington, VT | General Support | $5,000 |
| Fairbanks Museum Johnsbury, VT | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,766,104 | $470,740 | $131,372 | $102,500 | 13 | $119,221 | $460,877 | $124,900 |
| 2024 | $2,549,653 | $235,598 | $135,169 | $105,000 | 14 | $120,102 | $220,531 | $122,973 |
| 2023 | $2,366,281 | $66,484 | $106,118 | $85,000 | 13 | $95,539 | $55,905 | $110,497 |
| 2022 | $2,033,763 | $96,274 | $186,887 | $118,000 | 14 | $146,171 | $68,139 | $116,188 |
| 2021 | $2,124,585 | $384,827 | $113,807 | $81,000 | 9 | $95,672 | $369,722 | $131,612 |
| 2020 | $1,856,647 | $201,227 | $120,935 | $75,924 | 11 | — | $177,150 | $110,948 |
| 2019 | $1,776,630 | $82,478 | $109,036 | $64,500 | 14 | — | $58,481 | $107,714 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David Greenewalt Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $125K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working in freshwater research and education, community healthcare, adult education and literacy, food access and education, and organic farming. For example, Stroud Water Research Center describes its mission as advancing knowledge of stream and river ecosystems and promoting public understanding of freshwater ecology. Carlos G Otis Health Care Center says it serves community healthcare needs and promotes wellness. Central Vermont Adult Basic Education says it provides adult education and literacy services, while Common Roots describes its programs as food education, food access, and organic farming.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust made 13 grants totaling $102,500. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $20,000, with a median grant of $7,500. The largest listed awards included $20,000 to Middlebury Studio School and $10,000 each to Addison Housing Works, AnikayAkhra Inc, Middlebury Community Music Center, Open Door Clinic, and Stroud Water Research Center. The listed grants were designated for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Geoffrey M Mason and Jennifer S Ewing as trustees.
David Greenewalt Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Geoffrey M Mason
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$20K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Jennifer S Ewing
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: W Hugh M Morton (2019–2024) — Co-Trustee
- Former: Barbara T Greenewalt (2021–2024) — Co-Trustee
- Former: Frederick D Greenewalt (2021–2024) — Co-Trustee
- Former: Sophie M Pickens (2021–2024) — Co-Trustee
- Former: David L. Greenewalt (2019–2020) — Co-Trustee · Filing note: Resigned 2020
- Former: Sara C. Greenewalt (2019–2020) — Co-Trustee · Filing note: Resigned 2020
- Former: Barbara T. Greenewalt New (2020) — Co-Trustee
- Former: Frederick D. Greenewalt New (2020) — Co-Trustee
- Former: Sophie M. Pickens New (2020) — Co-Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $5K, to W Hugh M Morton (Co-Trustee (end 1/2024)).
Frequently asked questions about David Greenewalt Charitable Trust
How much does David Greenewalt Charitable Trust give each year?
David Greenewalt Charitable Trust gave $103K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $105K across 14 grants.
What is David Greenewalt Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
David Greenewalt Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $7,885, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from David Greenewalt Charitable Trust that year got $7K on average.
Where does David Greenewalt Charitable Trust give grants?
David Greenewalt Charitable Trust gives mostly in Vermont: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (17%) and Pennsylvania (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Middlebury, VT (3 grants).
Does David Greenewalt Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of David Greenewalt Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are David Greenewalt Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
David Greenewalt Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Middlebury Studio School ($20,000), Addison Housing Works ($10,000) and AnikayAkhra Inc ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is David Greenewalt Charitable Trust?
David Greenewalt Charitable Trust reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $119K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $125K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does David Greenewalt Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working in freshwater research and education, community healthcare, adult education and literacy, food access and education, and organic farming. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from David Greenewalt Charitable Trust?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is David Greenewalt Charitable Trust's EIN?
David Greenewalt Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6145922. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does David Greenewalt Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 2, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 11, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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