Hiram Francis Mills Trust Uwill
Hiram Francis Mills Trust Uwill is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing reports 14 grants totaling $52,000, with most grant dollars going to organizations in Massachusetts.
Hiram Francis Mills Trust Uwill at a glance
In short: Hiram Francis Mills Trust Uwill gave $52K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Massachusetts. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $52,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,714
- -7.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,690
- Total assets
- $374,309
- -9.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (2 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Hiram Francis Mills Trust Uwill
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing describes a process of submitting a letter about the organization and proposed use of funds. It lists no deadlines and states that awards are to be made to charities in Lowell and Lawrence, Massachusetts.
- Contact
Application contact: Thomas P Jalkut
Mailing address: C/O Nutter Mcclennen Fish Llp P O, Box 51400, Boston, MA 02205
Phone: (617) 439-2000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hiram Francis Mills Trust Uwill funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Family Services of the Merrimack Valley Inc ($9K). Together the top 10 received $44K.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 69 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and 3% to recipients in New York. The 2024 filing states that payments are to be made to charities in Lowell and Lawrence, Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Hiram Francis Mills Trust Uwill open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 14 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 86% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 85% 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 (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $52K (2024) to $56K (2021). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Family Services of the Merrimack Valley Inc Lawrence, MA | General Fund | $8,892 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell Lowell, MA | General Fund | $4,472 |
| Tufts Medicine Care at Home Inc Lowell, MA | General Fund | $4,472 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence Lawrence, MA | General Fund | $4,446 |
| Home Health VNA Lawrence, MA | General Fund | $4,446 |
| Young Womens Christian Assciations Malden, MA | General Fund | $3,801 |
| YWCA of Lowell Lowell, MA | General Fund | $3,801 |
| Lowell General Hospital Lowell, MA | General Fund | $3,578 |
| LGH Charitable Trust Inc Lawrence, MA | General Fund | $2,964 |
| Merrimack Valley YMCA Lawrence, MA | General Fund | $2,964 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $374,309 | $28,508 | $69,571 | $52,000 | 14 | $56,218 | $15,960 | $66,513 |
| 2024 | $415,372 | $89,781 | $74,716 | $52,000 | 13 | $57,518 | $74,215 | $58,850 |
| 2023 | $400,307 | $88,409 | $72,934 | $52,060 | 14 | $57,242 | $69,967 | $54,556 |
| 2022 | $384,833 | $23,926 | $69,468 | $52,060 | 14 | $56,187 | $11,645 | $59,181 |
| 2021 | $430,374 | $68,525 | $76,796 | $55,764 | 14 | — | $54,810 | $57,386 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hiram Francis Mills Trust Uwill reported a distributable amount of $67K for 2025 — 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 listed 2025 grants show support for organizations including youth clubs, YWCAs, health-care providers, and other charities.
Among its grantees, Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell says its mission is to help young people realize their potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. Tufts Medicine Care at Home says its mission is to empower people to live their best lives through healthcare, knowledge, and discovery. LGH Charitable Trust says it promotes philanthropic support for comprehensive health care across the Merrimack Valley.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $52,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,482 to $8,892, with a median of $3,690. The largest listed awards included $8,892 to Family Services of the Merrimack Valley Inc. and $4,472 each to Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell and Tufts Medicine Care at Home Inc.; each was designated for the recipient’s general fund.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It says to submit a letter describing the organization and proposed use of funds requested. The filing names Thomas P Jalkut as the person to contact and lists no deadlines. It also states that payments are to be made to charities in Lowell and Lawrence, Massachusetts, under the provisions of Hiram Francis Mills’s will.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Thomas P Jalkut as trustee.
Hiram Francis Mills Trust Uwill is led by Thomas P. Jalkut, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas P. Jalkut
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Hiram Francis Mills Trust Uwill
How much does Hiram Francis Mills Trust Uwill give each year?
Hiram Francis Mills Trust Uwill gave $52K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $52K across 13 grants.
What is Hiram Francis Mills Trust Uwill's typical grant size?
Hiram Francis Mills Trust Uwill's median grant in 2025 was $3,690, and its average grant was $3,714, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hiram Francis Mills Trust Uwill that year got $2K on average.
Where does Hiram Francis Mills Trust Uwill give grants?
Hiram Francis Mills Trust Uwill gives mostly in Massachusetts: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lawrence, MA (7 grants) and Lowell, MA (4 grants).
Does Hiram Francis Mills Trust Uwill give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of Hiram Francis Mills Trust Uwill's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hiram Francis Mills Trust Uwill's largest grantees?
Hiram Francis Mills Trust Uwill's largest 2025 grantees include Family Services of the Merrimack Valley Inc ($8,892), Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell ($4,472) and Tufts Medicine Care at Home Inc ($4,472), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Hiram Francis Mills Trust Uwill?
Hiram Francis Mills Trust Uwill reported $374K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $56K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $67K (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 Hiram Francis Mills Trust Uwill fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed 2025 grants show support for organizations including youth clubs, YWCAs, health-care providers, and other charities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hiram Francis Mills Trust Uwill?
The 2024 filing describes a process of submitting a letter about the organization and proposed use of funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hiram Francis Mills Trust Uwill's EIN?
Hiram Francis Mills Trust Uwill's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6012150. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Hiram Francis Mills Trust Uwill funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hiram-francis-mills-trust-uwill-morg_2fe482af073c43eab3ea2fc100b63596
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