Elisha V Ashton Trust UW
Elisha V Ashton Trust UW is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, all of them in Massachusetts.
Elisha V Ashton Trust UW at a glance
In short: Elisha V Ashton Trust UW gave $1.1M across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $64K), mostly in Massachusetts. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,082,840
- +57.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $63,696
- +57.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $49,220
- Total assets
- $19,927,359
- +16.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- 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 Elisha V Ashton Trust UW
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Choate Hall Stewart Llp Two Int, Boston, MA 02110
Phone: (617) 248-4760
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Elisha V Ashton Trust UW funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Home for Little Wanderers ($246K). Together the top 10 received $738K.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 77 grants of 85 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars listed for 2024 went to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Elisha V Ashton Trust UW open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 17 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 118% 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 $205K (2022) to $1.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Home for Little Wanderers Boston, MA | General | $246,100 |
| Boston Children's Hospital Boston, MA | General | $98,440 |
| Boston Fatherless & Widows Society Boston, MA | General | $49,220 |
| Boston Pilot's Relief Society East Boston, MA | General | $49,220 |
| Boston Seaman's Friend Society Inc Chelsea, MA | General | $49,220 |
| Dimock Community Health Center Roxbury, MA | General | $49,220 |
| Goddard House Brookline, MA | General | $49,220 |
| Managers of Boston Port & Seamen's Aid Society Salem, MA | General | $49,220 |
| Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary Boston, MA | General | $49,220 |
| Massachusetts Medical Benevolent Society Waltham, MA | General | $49,220 |
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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 | $19,927,359 | $1,854,116 | $1,274,384 | $1,082,840 | 17 | $1,117,069 | $1,718,123 | $943,020 |
| 2023 | $17,129,189 | $621,210 | $837,898 | $688,736 | 17 | $718,804 | $502,116 | $866,304 |
| 2022 | $16,998,418 | $719,714 | $374,299 | $205,018 | 17 | $294,227 | $654,642 | $905,554 |
| 2021 | $20,312,365 | $1,656,694 | $1,181,529 | $1,002,034 | 17 | — | $1,532,624 | $944,885 |
| 2020 | $17,071,505 | $642,697 | $755,493 | $580,602 | 17 | — | $525,011 | $824,317 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elisha V Ashton Trust UW reported a distributable amount of $943K for 2024 — 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 trust is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in children’s and family services, health care, support for members of the medical profession and their families, services for older or low-income people, and maritime ministry. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the trust. For example, The Home for Little Wanderers says its mission is to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change. Dimock Community Health Center describes programs in health and community care, behavioral health, youth and family development, and housing for people with developmental disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust made 17 grants totaling $1,082,840. Grant amounts ranged from $49,220 to $246,100, with a median grant of $49,220. The largest award was $246,100 to The Home for Little Wanderers. Other listed grants included $98,440 to Boston Children’s Hospital and $49,220 each to Boston Fatherless & Widows Society, Boston Pilot’s Relief Society, Boston Seaman’s Friend Society, Dimock Community Health Center, Goddard House, Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, Massachusetts Medical Benevolent Society, and Rogerson Communities.
The trust’s 2023 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard K Nichols and Kristin T Abati as trustees.
Elisha V Ashton Trust UW's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard K Nichols
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$39K (2020) → $31K (2024)
Kristin T Abati
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 $31K, to Richard K Nichols (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Elisha V Ashton Trust UW
How much does Elisha V Ashton Trust UW give each year?
Elisha V Ashton Trust UW gave $1.1M across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $689K across 17 grants.
What is Elisha V Ashton Trust UW's typical grant size?
Elisha V Ashton Trust UW's median grant in 2024 was $49,220, and its average grant was $63,696, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Elisha V Ashton Trust UW give grants?
Elisha V Ashton Trust UW 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 (10 grants).
Does Elisha V Ashton Trust UW give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Elisha V Ashton Trust UW's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Elisha V Ashton Trust UW's largest grantees?
Elisha V Ashton Trust UW's largest 2024 grantees include The Home for Little Wanderers ($246,100), Boston Children's Hospital ($98,440) and Boston Fatherless & Widows Society ($49,220), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Elisha V Ashton Trust UW?
Elisha V Ashton Trust UW reported $19.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $943K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Elisha V Ashton Trust UW fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in children’s and family services, health care, support for members of the medical profession and their families, services for older or low-income people, and maritime ministry. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Elisha V Ashton Trust UW?
The trust does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Elisha V Ashton Trust UW's EIN?
Elisha V Ashton Trust UW's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6016303. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Elisha V Ashton Trust UW accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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