Michael R Paine Conservation Trust
Michael R Paine Conservation Trust is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $250K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $22K.
Michael R Paine Conservation Trust at a glance
In short: Michael R Paine Conservation Trust gave $20K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $250,101
- +0.7% vs 2024
- 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 September 2026.
Who Michael R Paine Conservation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Coalition for Buzzards Bay ($10K). Together the top 2 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Michael R Paine Conservation Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2023) to $20K (2022). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Coalition for Buzzards Bay New Bedford, MA | Ernestina Morrisey Tall Ship Program | $10,000 |
| Ralph Waldo Emerson Memorial Association Concord, MA | General Use and Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $250,101 | $28,778 | $26,967 | $20,000 | 2 | $20,000 | $22,018 | $19,699 |
| 2024 | $248,284 | $24,410 | $26,373 | $20,000 | 2 | $20,000 | $17,988 | $17,906 |
| 2023 | $250,275 | $6,254 | $23,947 | $17,525 | 1 | $17,525 | $1,135 | $17,167 |
| 2022 | $267,865 | $23,168 | $27,279 | $20,438 | 2 | $20,438 | $16,500 | $19,221 |
| 2021 | $271,995 | $30,493 | $24,969 | $18,422 | 1 | — | $23,921 | $18,742 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael R Paine Conservation Trust reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Michael R Paine Conservation Trust's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elizabeth S. Colt
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bracken Hendricks
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Narain Schroeder
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: David W. Gregg (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Malcolm L. Davidson (2021–2022) — Trustee
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 Michael R Paine Conservation Trust
How much does Michael R Paine Conservation Trust give each year?
Michael R Paine Conservation Trust gave $20K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $20K across 2 grants.
How large is Michael R Paine Conservation Trust?
Michael R Paine Conservation Trust reported $250K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Michael R Paine Conservation Trust?
Michael R Paine Conservation Trust is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Boston, MA. It holds $250K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Michael R Paine Conservation Trust operate?
Michael R Paine Conservation Trust has awarded grants in Massachusetts, Rhode Island.
What is Michael R Paine Conservation Trust's EIN?
Michael R Paine Conservation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6942306. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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