James T Powers Testamentary Trust
James T Powers Testamentary Trust is a private foundation based in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable recipients, all of them in Massachusetts, including organizations in Pittsfield and Boston.
James T Powers Testamentary Trust at a glance
In short: James T Powers Testamentary Trust gave $22K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Massachusetts. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $22,050
- +2.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,470
- +2.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $496,846
- +11.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (3 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% 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 James T Powers Testamentary Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 102 Mountainview Dr, Pittsfield, MA 01201
Phone: (413) 442-5838
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James T Powers Testamentary Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Agnes Academy ($9K). Together the top 10 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 80 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is James T Powers Testamentary Trust open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 15 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $833; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2023) to $28K (2020). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Agnes Academy Pittsfield, MA | Program | $9,150 |
| Boys Girls Club Pittsfield Pittsfield, MA | Program | $2,000 |
| Berkshire Humane Society Pittsfield, MA | Program | $1,000 |
| Hospice Care in the Berkshires Pittsfield, MA | Program | $1,000 |
| 18 Degrees Pittsfield, MA | Program | $1,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation Boston, MA | Program | $1,000 |
| Kids Place Berkshire County Pittsfield, MA | Program | $1,000 |
| Eagle Santa Fund Scholarship Pittsfield, MA | Program | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army Pittsfield, MA | Program | $1,000 |
| Service Net Pittsfield, MA | Program | $1,000 |
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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 | $496,846 | $81,680 | $31,367 | $22,050 | 15 | $29,839 | $80,152 | — |
| 2024 | $446,533 | $42,364 | $28,110 | $21,550 | 15 | $25,783 | $40,037 | — |
| 2023 | $432,279 | $2,217 | $31,387 | $21,350 | 15 | $28,785 | $8,011 | — |
| 2022 | $461,449 | $33,485 | $47,944 | $22,600 | 16 | $44,838 | $30,329 | — |
| 2021 | $475,908 | $46,820 | $65,282 | $23,804 | 19 | $61,107 | $42,527 | — |
| 2020 | $494,370 | $23,334 | $34,637 | $27,804 | 23 | — | $19,458 | $26,726 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants went to a mix of recipients, including schools, youth and community organizations, animal welfare, hospice care, and other charitable recipients. The trust’s filing describes the grants’ purpose as “PROGRAM.”
Among its grantees, 18 Degrees describes its mission as championing access, opportunity, belonging, and well-being, and helping build thriving communities. Berkshire Humane Society describes itself as an open-admission animal support organization focused on compassionate care, treatment, and placement of companion animals, and on improving animal welfare through education and outreach. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the trust’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust reported 15 grants totaling $22,050. Grants ranged from $100 to $9,150, with a median grant of $1,000. Its largest reported grants included $9,150 to St Agnes Academy and $2,000 to Boys Girls Club Pittsfield. It also gave $1,000 each to Berkshire Humane Society, Hospice Care in the Berkshires, 18 Degrees, Make A Wish Foundation, Kids Place Berkshire County, Eagle Santa Fund Scholarship, Salvation Army, and Service Net.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Glynis Mac Veety was listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
James T Powers Testamentary Trust is led by Glynis Mac Veety, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Glynis Mac Veety
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 James T Powers Testamentary Trust
How much does James T Powers Testamentary Trust give each year?
James T Powers Testamentary Trust gave $22K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $22K across 15 grants.
What is James T Powers Testamentary Trust's typical grant size?
James T Powers Testamentary Trust's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,470, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from James T Powers Testamentary Trust that year got $833 on average.
Where does James T Powers Testamentary Trust give grants?
James T Powers Testamentary Trust gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsfield, MA (14 grants).
Does James T Powers Testamentary Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on James T Powers Testamentary Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program" (15 grants).
Who are James T Powers Testamentary Trust's largest grantees?
James T Powers Testamentary Trust's largest 2025 grantees include St Agnes Academy ($9,150), Boys Girls Club Pittsfield ($2,000) and Berkshire Humane Society ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is James T Powers Testamentary Trust?
James T Powers Testamentary Trust reported $497K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $82K.
What does James T Powers Testamentary Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants went to a mix of recipients, including schools, youth and community organizations, animal welfare, hospice care, and other charitable recipients. The trust’s filing describes the grants’ purpose as “PROGRAM.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James T Powers Testamentary Trust?
The trust states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is James T Powers Testamentary Trust's EIN?
James T Powers Testamentary Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-6402417. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does James T Powers Testamentary Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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.
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 August 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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