Margaret Dumas Tr Uw
Margaret Dumas Tr Uw is a private foundation based in Hanover, Massachusetts. It reported 12 grants totaling $35,563 in filing year 2025, all to Massachusetts recipients.
Margaret Dumas Tr Uw at a glance
In short: Margaret Dumas Tr Uw gave $36K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Massachusetts. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $35,563
- +18.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,964
- +8.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,958
- Total assets
- $680,345
- -0.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 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 Margaret Dumas Tr Uw
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2036 Washington Street, Hanover, MA 02339
Phone: (800) 826-6101
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Margaret Dumas Tr Uw funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was South Shore Hospital ($3K). Together the top 10 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 59 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for filing year 2025 went to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Margaret Dumas Tr Uw open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 92% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $29K (2021) to $36K (2023). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Shore Hospital So Weymouth, MA | General Purposes | $3,025 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra Boston, MA | General Purposes | $2,958 |
| MSPCA Boston, MA | General Purposes | $2,958 |
| Museum of Fine Arts David Blackman Director Boston, MA | General Purposes | $2,958 |
| Museum of Science Boston, MA | General Purposes | $2,958 |
| Society for Pres of NE Antiquities Boston, MA | General Purposes | $2,958 |
| Trustees of Reservations Beverly, MA | General Purposes | $2,958 |
| First Parish of Norwell Unitarian Norwell, MA | General Purposes | $2,958 |
| St Andrews Episcopal Church Hanover, MA | General Purposes | $2,958 |
| Appalachian Mountain Club Boston, MA | General Purposes | $2,958 |
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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 | $680,345 | $44,118 | $45,537 | $35,563 | 12 | $40,386 | $39,188 | $39,812 |
| 2024 | $681,107 | $29,758 | $41,724 | $29,975 | 11 | $34,320 | $25,096 | $37,951 |
| 2023 | $692,377 | $42,653 | $47,537 | $36,300 | 12 | $41,171 | $37,471 | $36,297 |
| 2022 | $696,808 | $90,583 | $43,547 | $33,000 | 12 | $37,873 | $84,904 | $38,913 |
| 2021 | $648,991 | $56,192 | $39,473 | $28,800 | 12 | — | $51,106 | $37,496 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Margaret Dumas Tr Uw reported a distributable amount of $40K 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 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. South Shore Hospital describes its purpose as providing health care services to the community. The Appalachian Mountain Club says it promotes protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the Appalachian region’s mountains, forests, waters, and trails. The Museum of Science says its mission is to inspire a lifelong love of science and make science accessible, engaging, and relevant. The Boston Symphony Orchestra says its mission is to make music and provide educational and training programs at a high level of excellence.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $35,563. Grants ranged from $2,958 to $3,025, with a median of $2,958. The largest grant was $3,025 to South Shore Hospital in South Weymouth, Massachusetts. Other listed recipients receiving $2,958 each included the Boston Symphony Orchestra, MSPCA, Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of Science, Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities, Trustees of Reservations, First Parish of Norwell Unitarian, St Andrews Episcopal Church, Appalachian Mountain Club, Norwell Historical Society, and Phoenix Lodge AF & AM.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Margaret Dumas Tr Uw's only listed officer is Rockland Trust Company, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rockland Trust Company
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$9K (2021) → $10K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $10K, to Rockland Trust Company (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Margaret Dumas Tr Uw
How much does Margaret Dumas Tr Uw give each year?
Margaret Dumas Tr Uw gave $36K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $30K across 11 grants.
What is Margaret Dumas Tr Uw's typical grant size?
Margaret Dumas Tr Uw's median grant in 2025 was $2,958, and its average grant was $2,964, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Margaret Dumas Tr Uw give grants?
Margaret Dumas Tr Uw 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 Boston, MA (6 grants), Norwell, MA (2 grants) and Hanover, MA (2 grants).
Does Margaret Dumas Tr Uw give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Margaret Dumas Tr Uw's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Margaret Dumas Tr Uw's largest grantees?
Margaret Dumas Tr Uw's largest 2025 grantees include South Shore Hospital ($3,025), Boston Symphony Orchestra ($2,958) and MSPCA ($2,958), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Margaret Dumas Tr Uw?
Margaret Dumas Tr Uw reported $680K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $40K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $40K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Margaret Dumas Tr Uw fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. South Shore Hospital describes its purpose as providing health care services to the community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Margaret Dumas Tr Uw?
The foundation stated on its 2024 filing 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 Margaret Dumas Tr Uw's EIN?
Margaret Dumas Tr Uw's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6457284. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Margaret Dumas Tr Uw 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 28, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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