George S Troupe Foundation
The George S Troupe Foundation is a private foundation based in Hingham, Massachusetts. It reported 16 grants totaling $33,922 in 2024. Its grants that year went to organizations including health, human services, animal welfare, and educational organizations.
George S Troupe Foundation at a glance
In short: George S Troupe Foundation gave $34K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Massachusetts. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $33,922
- -3.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +6.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,120
- -9.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,800
- Total assets
- $722,247
- +1.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (81% 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 George S Troupe Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and accepts unsolicited requests. Applications should be submitted as a letter stating the purpose of the funds requested and include a copy of the organization’s IRS determination letter. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Phyllis E Troupe Hawkins
Mailing address: 276 Whiting Street Apt 213, Hingham, MA 02043
Phone: (781) 718-5204
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George S Troupe Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was South Shore Health Foundation ($6K). Together the top 10 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 81 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts. Other recipient states were New Hampshire (5%), Maryland (4%), Tennessee (4%), and Texas (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is George S Troupe Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 16 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 94% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% 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 (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 $34K (2024) to $44K (2022). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Shore Health Foundation South Weymouth, MA | Donation | $5,802 |
| South Congregational Church Braintree, MA | Donation | $4,000 |
| NVNA and Hospice Norwell, MA | Donation | $2,800 |
| ALS One Inc Whitman, MA | Donation | $2,520 |
| Boston Rescue Mission Boston, MA | Donation | $2,100 |
| Salvation Army Quincy, MA | Donation | $2,100 |
| Rosie's Place Boston, MA | Donation | $2,000 |
| Animal Rescue League of Boston Dedham, MA | Donation | $1,800 |
| NH Humane Society Lanconia, NH | Donation | $1,800 |
| Thayer Academy Braintree, MA | Donation | $1,800 |
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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 | $722,247 | $51,972 | $39,605 | $33,922 | 16 | $33,922 | $46,493 | $36,048 |
| 2023 | $709,880 | $277 | $41,548 | $35,044 | 15 | $35,044 | $12,168 | $34,115 |
| 2022 | $751,151 | $-5,513 | $59,833 | $43,884 | 16 | $43,884 | $2,006 | $37,673 |
| 2021 | $816,497 | $122,761 | $44,700 | $36,793 | 17 | $36,793 | $114,854 | $39,595 |
| 2020 | $738,436 | $45,673 | $45,402 | $36,058 | 17 | — | $36,329 | $37,745 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George S Troupe Foundation reported a distributable amount of $36K 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 foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees included ALS ONE, whose stated mission is to advance ALS research and care while providing resources and equipment to people living with ALS; Boston Rescue Mission, which describes its work as supporting people at risk of homelessness and substance use disorders; and the Animal Rescue League of Boston, which says it works to address animal cruelty and neglect. Thayer Academy also received a grant.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 16 grants totaling $33,922. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $5,802, with a median grant of $1,800. The largest grants included $5,802 to South Shore Health Foundation, $4,000 to South Congregational Church, $2,800 to NVNA and Hospice, and $2,520 to ALS ONE. Other recipients included Boston Rescue Mission ($2,100), Salvation Army ($2,100), Rosie’s Place ($2,000), Animal Rescue League of Boston ($1,800), and Thayer Academy ($1,800).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Phyllis E Troupe Hawkins, John R Troupe, and Sharon A Rowell as trustees.
George S Troupe Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John R. Troupe
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phyllis E. Troupe Hawkins
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon A. Rowell
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.
Frequently asked questions about George S Troupe Foundation
How much does George S Troupe Foundation give each year?
George S Troupe Foundation gave $34K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $35K across 15 grants.
What is George S Troupe Foundation's typical grant size?
George S Troupe Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,800, and its average grant was $2,120, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George S Troupe Foundation give grants?
George S Troupe Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Hampshire (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Braintree, MA (2 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does George S Troupe Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on George S Troupe Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (16 grants).
Who are George S Troupe Foundation's largest grantees?
George S Troupe Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include South Shore Health Foundation ($5,802), South Congregational Church ($4,000) and NVNA and Hospice ($2,800), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is George S Troupe Foundation?
George S Troupe Foundation reported $722K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $34K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (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 George S Troupe Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George S Troupe Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is George S Troupe Foundation's EIN?
George S Troupe Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3259828. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does George S Troupe Foundation 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.
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