Grace Makepeace Trust for Historic Preservation
Grace Makepeace Trust for Historic Preservation is a private foundation, based in Monson, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $156K. Net investment income was $249.
Grace Makepeace Trust for Historic Preservation at a glance
In short: Grace Makepeace Trust for Historic Preservation gave $156K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $156K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $156,162
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- Average grant
- $156,162
- Median grant
- $156,162
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Grace Makepeace Trust for Historic Preservation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Monson Historical Society Inc ($156K).
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 19 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Grace Makepeace Trust for Historic Preservation gives
- Giving grew 2393% from 2019 to 2022. 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 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2019) to $156K (2022). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $156K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Monson Historical Society Inc Monson, MA | Monson History Perversation | $156,162 |
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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 | — | $-3,684 | $157,091 | $156,162 | 1 | $156,162 | $249 | — |
| 2021 | $160,775 | $14,150 | $434 | — | — | $454 | $11,471 | — |
| 2020 | $147,128 | $6,286 | $9,222 | $6,986 | 7 | — | $4,934 | $712 |
| 2019 | $150,121 | $7,598 | $8,515 | $6,263 | 11 | — | $5,683 | $7,335 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Grace Makepeace Trust for Historic Preservation is led by Emmaladd Shepherd, Trustee Chairman on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Emmaladd Shepherd
Trustee Chairman
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Denis S. Swierad
Trustee
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Louise Brewer
Trustee
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tamara Cabey
Trustee Treasurer
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 Grace Makepeace Trust for Historic Preservation
How much does Grace Makepeace Trust for Historic Preservation give each year?
Grace Makepeace Trust for Historic Preservation gave $156K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Grace Makepeace Trust for Historic Preservation operate?
Grace Makepeace Trust for Historic Preservation has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Grace Makepeace Trust for Historic Preservation's EIN?
Grace Makepeace Trust for Historic Preservation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3534914. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
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 2019 (received by the IRS June 3, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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