George R Wallace Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Boston, MA EIN: 04-6130518 Website

The George R Wallace Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. It operates as an independent foundation established in 1963 as a trust in Massachusetts.

Key facts about George R Wallace Foundation

EIN: 04-6130518
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $529,000
Grants made (2024): 17
Average grant: $31,118
Median grant: $20,000
New grantees (estimate): 29% first-time grantees (5 of 17, 2024)
Total assets: $6,268,368
Primary geography: Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
How to apply: The foundation does not accept over-the-transom (unsolicited) grant requests. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who George R Wallace Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for George R Wallace Foundation's 17 itemized 2024 grants were Massachusetts (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fitchburg, MA (7 grants), Leominster, MA (4 grants) and Worcester, MA (2 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Is George R Wallace Foundation open to new grantees?

29%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 5 of 17 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $37K. How we count

Medians: $10K first-time, $23K repeat.

65% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+12%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 137% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$6.3M

+2.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$529K

+4.2% YoY

Grant Count

-19.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$31K

+28.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George R Wallace Foundation reported a distributable amount of $426K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation supports education, with particular emphasis on programs benefiting low-income students. The foundation also funds museums and libraries, particularly those serving the Fitchburg and Leominster, Massachusetts area.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation prioritizes funding in Massachusetts, with particular focus on the Fitchburg and Leominster areas, though it also supports education initiatives more broadly within the state.

Grant Distribution by State

Massachusetts $529K (100%)

Share of all 17 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Massachusetts

Cities

FitchburgLeominsterWorcesterBostonHarvardDevensLittletonGardnerHyannisLunenburgClintonGrotonN Grafton

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $6,114,749
Total Annual Giving: $507,500
EIN: 04-6130518

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$6,268,368	$6,114,749	$6,360,970
Revenue	$815,932	$445,202	$2,470,208
Expenses	$661,530	$685,687	$673,581
Qualifying Distributions	$582,445	$563,570	$604,085
Net Investment Income	$737,047	$368,195	$2,414,293
Distributable Amount	$425,977	$383,883	$358,688

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

February 28, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

100 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Northstar Family Services Inc ($120,000), Fitchburg State University ($100,000), Newvue Communities ($50,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
NORTHSTAR FAMILY SERVICES INC Leominster, MA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$120,000
FITCHBURG STATE UNIVERSITY Fitchburg, MA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$100,000
NEWVUE COMMUNITIES Fitchburg, MA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$50,000
YMCA OF CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS Worcester, MA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$50,000
GINNY'S HELPING HANDS Leominster, MA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$35,000
COMMUNITY HEALTH CONNECTIONS Fitchburg, MA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$29,000
APPLE WILD SCHOOL Fitchburg, MA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$25,000
FITCHBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY Fitchburg, MA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$20,000
FITCHBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY Fitchburg, MA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$20,000
EASTER SEALS Boston, MA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$15,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Regina M Pisa	Trustee	1	$25,000
Martin F Connors Jr	Trustee	5	$20,000
Andre Gelinas	Trustee	5	$20,000

Contact Information

Address: Goodwin, 100 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA 02210
Telephone: 617-570-1000

Frequently Asked Questions

What does George R Wallace Foundation fund?

How do I apply for a grant from George R Wallace Foundation?

The foundation does not accept over-the-transom (unsolicited) grant requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

Where does George R Wallace Foundation make grants?

The foundation prioritizes funding in Massachusetts, with particular focus on the Fitchburg and Leominster areas, though it also supports education initiatives more broadly within the state.

What size grants does George R Wallace Foundation award?

In 2024, George R Wallace Foundation awarded 17 grants totaling $529K — an average of about $31K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is George R Wallace Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, George R Wallace Foundation reported a distributable amount of $426K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.