John McElaney Trust Uw
John McElaney Trust Uw is a private foundation based in Walpole, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing reports grants for scholarships to individual recipients and a grant to Avon Public Library.
John McElaney Trust Uw at a glance
In short: John McElaney Trust Uw gave $15K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,000
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,500
- +37.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,200
- Total assets
- $117,818
- -13.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to John McElaney Trust Uw
- How to Apply
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The filing directs applicants to contact the guidance counselor identified as “AVON HS SPECIFICALLY.” Applications are available at Avon High School. The filing says the trustees and town have set up specific procedures approved by the IRS, that checks are made payable to students, colleges, and universities in accordance with that approval, and that there are no restrictions on awards under the stated IRS approval.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists approximately March 25 each year. The March 25, 2026 cycle is past.
- Deadline
- The filing lists approximately March 25 each year.
- Contact
Application contact: Guidance Cnslr Avon Hs Specifically
Mailing address: 285 West Main Street, Avon, MA 02322
Phone: (508) 583-4822
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John McElaney Trust Uw funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Avon Public Library ($4K).
Organizations only. It also paid 9 individual scholarships ($11,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 46 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How John McElaney Trust Uw gives
- Giving grew 28% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 47% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $15K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Avon Public Library Walpole, MA | GRANT | $4,000 |
| 9 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $11,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $117,818 | $6,667 | $25,367 | $15,000 | 10 | $16,500 | $9,030 | $35,198 |
| 2023 | $136,518 | $22,058 | $19,116 | $12,000 | 11 | $13,500 | $20,558 | $29,846 |
| 2022 | $136,682 | $15,776 | $21,526 | $14,106 | 9 | $15,606 | $14,276 | $28,298 |
| 2021 | $140,191 | $18,941 | $20,880 | $11,730 | 6 | $13,230 | $17,441 | $846 |
| 2020 | $141,265 | $3,469 | $20,366 | $10,000 | 10 | — | $7,377 | $835 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John McElaney Trust Uw reported a distributable amount of $35K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants listed were primarily scholarships, along with a grant to Avon Public Library.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $15,000 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $4,000, with a median of $1,200. Avon Public Library in Walpole received $4,000. The remaining nine grants, totaling $11,000, were scholarships to individual recipients.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Margaret M Kantrowitz, John B McCann Jr, and Amy Balesteri as trustees.
John McElaney Trust Uw's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amy Balesteri
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2024)
John B. McCann Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2024)
Margaret M. Kantrowitz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $1K, to Margaret M Kantrowitz (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about John McElaney Trust Uw
How much does John McElaney Trust Uw give each year?
John McElaney Trust Uw gave $15K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $12K across 11 grants.
What is John McElaney Trust Uw's typical grant size?
John McElaney Trust Uw's median grant in 2024 was $1,200, and its average grant was $1,500, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John McElaney Trust Uw give grants?
John McElaney Trust Uw gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does John McElaney Trust Uw give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on John McElaney Trust Uw's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (9 grants).
How large is John McElaney Trust Uw?
John McElaney Trust Uw reported $118K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $17K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $35K (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 John McElaney Trust Uw fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants listed were primarily scholarships, along with a grant to Avon Public Library. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John McElaney Trust Uw?
The filing directs applicants to contact the guidance counselor identified as “AVON HS SPECIFICALLY.” Applications are available at Avon High School. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John McElaney Trust Uw's EIN?
John McElaney Trust Uw's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6060702. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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