G Peabody & Rose Gardner Charitable Tr
G Peabody & Rose Gardner Charitable Tr is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its 2022 filing is marked as a final return: the filing says the trustees decided to terminate the foundation and distribute its remaining funds to charitable organizations it had assisted in the past. It appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
G Peabody & Rose Gardner Charitable Tr at a glance
In short: G Peabody & Rose Gardner Charitable Tr gave $413K across 13 grants in 2022 (avg $32K), top state Rhode Island. 69% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $413,260
- +1778.5% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 13
- +30.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $31,789
- +1345.0% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $26,491
- New grantees (estimate)
- 69% first-time grantees (9 of 13, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (41% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to G Peabody & Rose Gardner Charitable Tr
- How to Apply
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The filing lists the form and materials as “Open” and says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It states that contributions are made to publicly supported organizations engaged in cultural, educational, medical, and charitable activities. The filing’s application information should not be treated as current because it is marked as the foundation’s final return.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists November 1. This is a past deadline, not a current application cycle.
- Deadline
- The filing lists November 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Anita G Herrick Co Taylor Ganson Pe
Mailing address: 160 Federal St 20Th Floor, Boston, MA 02110
Phone: (617) 951-2777
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who G Peabody & Rose Gardner Charitable Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Kestrel FoundationProtect Downeast ($62K). Together the top 10 received $350K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 32 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2022 grant dollars went to recipients in Rhode Island (41%), Maine (40%), Florida (12%), and Washington, DC (6%), according to the filing. The percentages may not total 100% because of rounding.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is G Peabody & Rose Gardner Charitable Tr open to new grantees?
69%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 9 of 13 grantees (69%) 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 $34K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $26K first-time, $26K repeat.
- 23% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2020) to $413K (2022). In 2022 it made 13 grants totaling $413K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kestrel FoundationProtect Downeast Portland, ME | General purpose | $62,254 |
| The Municipal Building Proiect Islesboro, ME | General purpose | $51,657 |
| The Wolfsonian Miami Beach, FL | General purpose | $51,657 |
| Eastern Maine Conservation Initiative Portland, ME | Charitable | $26,491 |
| Preservation Society of Newport County Newport, RI | General purposes | $26,491 |
| Trinity Church Newport, RI | Trinity Serves Campaign | $26,491 |
| Redwood Library and Athenaeum Newport, RI | General purposes | $26,491 |
| Aquidneck Land Trust Middletown, RI | General purposes | $26,491 |
| CCN Historic Building Preservation Foundation Newport, RI | General purpose | $26,491 |
| Roque Island Community Initiative Portland, ME | Charitable for social aid programs | $25,829 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $231,082 | $427,083 | $413,260 | 13 | $413,260 | $231,082 | $17,024 |
| 2021 | $203,623 | $65,957 | $33,073 | $22,000 | 10 | $22,000 | $33,454 | $22,675 |
| 2020 | $171,168 | $24,945 | $29,879 | $19,500 | 9 | — | $15,326 | $19,000 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, G Peabody & Rose Gardner Charitable Tr reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing does not state a separate mission for the foundation. Its 2022 grants included support for conservation, historic preservation, cultural institutions, social aid, and medical and charitable organizations, as reflected in the listed recipients and grant purposes.
Among the grantees, Eastern Maine Conservation Initiative describes its mission as fostering environmentally sustainable communities on the eastern Maine coast, encouraging appreciation of the region’s cultural geography, and promoting conservation through natural history research. Georgetown Ministry Center describes its mission as seeking lasting solutions for people who are homeless or near homeless in Georgetown through street outreach, resource counseling, placement, and coordination of services.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $413,260. Grant amounts ranged from $15,895 to $62,254, with a median of $26,491.
Notable 2022 grants included $62,254 to Kestrel FoundationProtect Downeast for general purposes; $51,657 each to The Municipal Building Proiect and The Wolfsonian for general purposes; and $26,491 each to Eastern Maine Conservation Initiative, Preservation Society of Newport County, Trinity Church, Redwood Library and Athenaeum, Aquidneck Land Trust, and CCN Historic Building Preservation Foundation. Other reported grants included $25,829 to Roque Island Community Initiative for social aid programs and $25,829 to Georgetown Ministry Center for general purposes, and $21,193 to Newport Hospital Foundaation for general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Bradley R Cook, Dudley Ladd, George H Herrick, and Anita G Herrick as trustees.
G Peabody & Rose Gardner Charitable Tr's 2022 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Anita G Herrick
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bradley R Cook
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dudley Ladd
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George H Herrick
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 G Peabody & Rose Gardner Charitable Tr
How much does G Peabody & Rose Gardner Charitable Tr give each year?
G Peabody & Rose Gardner Charitable Tr gave $413K across 13 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $22K across 10 grants.
What is G Peabody & Rose Gardner Charitable Tr's typical grant size?
G Peabody & Rose Gardner Charitable Tr's median grant in 2022 was $26,491, and its average grant was $31,789, across 13 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from G Peabody & Rose Gardner Charitable Tr that year got $34K on average.
Where does G Peabody & Rose Gardner Charitable Tr give grants?
G Peabody & Rose Gardner Charitable Tr's top state is Rhode Island, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maine (40%) and Florida (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Newport, RI (6 grants) and Portland, ME (3 grants).
Does G Peabody & Rose Gardner Charitable Tr give general operating support?
Yes: 77% of G Peabody & Rose Gardner Charitable Tr's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are G Peabody & Rose Gardner Charitable Tr's largest grantees?
G Peabody & Rose Gardner Charitable Tr's largest 2022 grantees include Kestrel FoundationProtect Downeast ($62,254), The Municipal Building Proiect ($51,657) and The Wolfsonian ($51,657), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does G Peabody & Rose Gardner Charitable Tr fund?
The available filing does not state a separate mission for the foundation. Its 2022 grants included support for conservation, historic preservation, cultural institutions, social aid, and medical and charitable organizations, as reflected in the listed recipients and grant purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from G Peabody & Rose Gardner Charitable Tr?
The filing lists the form and materials as “Open” and says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is G Peabody & Rose Gardner Charitable Tr required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, G Peabody & Rose Gardner Charitable Tr reported a distributable amount of $17K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is G Peabody & Rose Gardner Charitable Tr's EIN?
G Peabody & Rose Gardner Charitable Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6018072. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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