Moses & Minna G Alpers 1990 Trust
Moses & Minna G Alpers 1990 Trust is a private foundation based in Wenham, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations in Massachusetts and California.
Moses & Minna G Alpers 1990 Trust at a glance
In short: Moses & Minna G Alpers 1990 Trust gave $41K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Massachusetts. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $41,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,100
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $371,731
- -10.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (61% 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 Moses & Minna G Alpers 1990 Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The 2024 filing states that the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. For its preselected charitable organizations, it lists a letter including background on the organization and the purpose of the request. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None, as stated on the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- None, as stated on the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: John Bianchi
Mailing address: 16 Birch Road, Wenham, MA 01984
Phone: (978) 626-1124
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Moses & Minna G Alpers 1990 Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boston College ($10K). Together the top 10 received $41K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 53 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 61% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and 39% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Moses & Minna G Alpers 1990 Trust open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 173% 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 $33K (2021) to $41K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | General Charitable Donation | $10,000 |
| Chabad of California Los Angeles, CA | General Charitable Donation | $8,000 |
| Temple Sinai Los Angeles, CA | General Charitable Donation | $8,000 |
| Catholic Charities North Lynn, MA | General Charitable Donation | $7,000 |
| Acord Food Pantry South Hampton, MA | General Charitable Donation | $2,000 |
| Salem State College - Center for Holocaust & Genocide Studies Salem, MA | General Charitable Donation | $2,000 |
| Beverly Bootstraps Beverly, MA | General Charitable Donation | $1,000 |
| House of Seven Gables Salem, MA | General Charitable Donation | $1,000 |
| River House Beverly, MA | General Charitable Donation | $1,000 |
| Salem YMCA Beverly, MA | General Charitable Donation | $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 | $371,731 | $19,184 | $61,552 | $41,000 | 10 | $42,735 | $367 | $24,734 |
| 2024 | $413,502 | $41,150 | $67,877 | $41,000 | 11 | $48,203 | $21,476 | $24,462 |
| 2023 | $440,229 | $43,395 | $71,686 | $41,000 | 11 | $47,980 | $19,689 | $24,746 |
| 2022 | $468,520 | $49,963 | $79,238 | $41,000 | 11 | $46,443 | $17,168 | $29,111 |
| 2021 | $497,795 | $47,493 | $79,861 | $33,000 | 10 | — | $32,239 | $31,299 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Moses & Minna G Alpers 1990 Trust reported a distributable amount of $25K 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
The available information does not state a mission. The 2025 filing lists grants for “general charitable donation” to organizations including colleges, religious organizations, charities, a food pantry, and a YMCA.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $41,000 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $2,000. Among the largest were Boston College ($10,000), Chabad of California ($8,000), Temple Sinai ($8,000), and Catholic Charities North ($7,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John Bianchi and Elliot Silverstein as co-trustees.
Moses & Minna G Alpers 1990 Trust's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elliot Silverstein
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$12K (2021) → $0 (2025)
John Bianchi
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$12K (2021) → $0 (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 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $12K, to John Bianchi (Co-Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Moses & Minna G Alpers 1990 Trust
How much does Moses & Minna G Alpers 1990 Trust give each year?
Moses & Minna G Alpers 1990 Trust gave $41K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $41K across 11 grants.
What is Moses & Minna G Alpers 1990 Trust's typical grant size?
Moses & Minna G Alpers 1990 Trust's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,100, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Moses & Minna G Alpers 1990 Trust give grants?
Moses & Minna G Alpers 1990 Trust gives mostly in Massachusetts: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (39%). The most frequent recipient cities were Beverly, MA (3 grants), Los Angeles, CA (2 grants) and Salem, MA (2 grants).
Does Moses & Minna G Alpers 1990 Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Moses & Minna G Alpers 1990 Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Moses & Minna G Alpers 1990 Trust's largest grantees?
Moses & Minna G Alpers 1990 Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Boston College ($10,000), Chabad of California ($8,000) and Temple Sinai ($8,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Moses & Minna G Alpers 1990 Trust?
Moses & Minna G Alpers 1990 Trust reported $372K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $43K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Moses & Minna G Alpers 1990 Trust fund?
The available information does not state a mission. The 2025 filing lists grants for “general charitable donation” to organizations including colleges, religious organizations, charities, a food pantry, and a YMCA. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Moses & Minna G Alpers 1990 Trust?
The 2024 filing states that the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Moses & Minna G Alpers 1990 Trust's EIN?
Moses & Minna G Alpers 1990 Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3214370. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Moses & Minna G Alpers 1990 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
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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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