Massachusetts Inst of Tech Trust
Massachusetts Inst of Tech Trust is a private foundation, based in Paoli, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 3 grants totaling $977K. Net investment income was $28K.
Massachusetts Inst of Tech Trust at a glance
In short: Massachusetts Inst of Tech Trust gave $977K across 3 grants in 2020 (avg $326K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $977,230
- +2295.9% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $325,743
- +698.6% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $182,707
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Massachusetts Inst of Tech Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($977K across 3 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $41K (2019) to $977K (2020). In 2020 it made 3 grants totaling $977K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | Fbo recipient (statement a: various securities: distribution of assets in complete termination) | $774,117 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | Fbo recipient (statement a: distribution of cash in complete termination) | $182,707 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | FBO Recipient | $20,406 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $35,188 | $1,000,244 | $977,230 | 3 | $27,658 | $52,887 |
| 2019 | $965,056 | $47,030 | $63,795 | $40,788 | 1 | $42,585 | $75,655 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Massachusetts Inst of Tech Trust reported a distributable amount of $53K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Massachusetts Inst of Tech Trust's 2020 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Lucy B. Newlin Sellers
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
William Verplank Newlin
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 Massachusetts Inst of Tech Trust
How much does Massachusetts Inst of Tech Trust give each year?
Massachusetts Inst of Tech Trust gave $977K across 3 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $41K across 1 grant.
What is Massachusetts Inst of Tech Trust's typical grant size?
Massachusetts Inst of Tech Trust's median grant in 2020 was $182,707, and its average grant was $325,743, across 3 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Massachusetts Inst of Tech Trust give grants?
Massachusetts Inst of Tech Trust gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cambridge, MA (3 grants).
Does Massachusetts Inst of Tech Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Massachusetts Inst of Tech Trust's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How much is Massachusetts Inst of Tech Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Massachusetts Inst of Tech Trust reported a distributable amount of $53K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Massachusetts Inst of Tech Trust's EIN?
Massachusetts Inst of Tech Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6297385. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
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 May 21, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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