Dibner Charitable Trust of Massachusetts III
Dibner Charitable Trust of Massachusetts III is a private foundation, based in Needham, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $26K. Net investment income was $34K.
Dibner Charitable Trust of Massachusetts III at a glance
In short: Dibner Charitable Trust of Massachusetts III gave $26K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $26,250
- +5.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,250
- +5.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,250
- Total assets
- $1,296,032
- +165.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (48% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Dibner Charitable Trust of Massachusetts III funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders Assn ($8K). Together the top 5 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Dibner Charitable Trust of Massachusetts III gives
- In 2025 it paid out 41% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2024) to $26K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders Assn Chicago, IL | General | $8,400 |
| Friends of the IDF New York, NY | General | $6,300 |
| National Pediatric Cancer Foundation Tampa, FL | General | $5,250 |
| Center for Jewish Living Ithaca, NY | General | $5,250 |
| Friends of the Sarah McLachlan School of Music Inc Syracuse, NY | General | $1,050 |
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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 | $1,296,032 | $845,116 | $37,890 | $26,250 | 5 | $26,250 | $33,583 | $64,662 |
| 2024 | $488,806 | $517,644 | $28,838 | $25,000 | 5 | $25,000 | $13,806 | $22,573 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dibner Charitable Trust of Massachusetts III reported a distributable amount of $65K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dibner Charitable Trust of Massachusetts III is led by Carmel Dibner, Trustee on every filing since 2024 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carmel Dibner
Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Dibner Charitable Trust of Massachusetts III
How much does Dibner Charitable Trust of Massachusetts III give each year?
Dibner Charitable Trust of Massachusetts III gave $26K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $25K across 5 grants.
What is Dibner Charitable Trust of Massachusetts III's typical grant size?
Dibner Charitable Trust of Massachusetts III's median grant in 2025 was $5,250, and its average grant was $5,250, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dibner Charitable Trust of Massachusetts III give grants?
Dibner Charitable Trust of Massachusetts III's top state is New York, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (32%) and Florida (20%).
Does Dibner Charitable Trust of Massachusetts III give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Dibner Charitable Trust of Massachusetts III's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Dibner Charitable Trust of Massachusetts III's largest grantees?
Dibner Charitable Trust of Massachusetts III's largest 2025 grantees include Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders Assn ($8,400), Friends of the IDF ($6,300) and National Pediatric Cancer Foundation ($5,250), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dibner Charitable Trust of Massachusetts III?
Dibner Charitable Trust of Massachusetts III reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $26K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $65K (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 is Dibner Charitable Trust of Massachusetts III's EIN?
Dibner Charitable Trust of Massachusetts III's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-3120294. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 27, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
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