Paul W Dimaura Charitable Trust
The Paul W Dimaura Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. In 2024, it made grants to charitable organizations in Massachusetts, Florida, Vermont, Maine, and Texas.
Paul W Dimaura Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Paul W Dimaura Charitable Trust gave $86K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Massachusetts. 57% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $86,460
- +87.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- -28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,882
- +162.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $926,361
- -7.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 57% first-time grantees (17 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (49% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Paul W Dimaura Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 60 State Street Co Lourie Cutler, Boston, MA 02109
Phone: (617) 742-6720
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Paul W Dimaura Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cathleen Stone Island Outward Bound School ($35K). Together the top 10 received $83K.
Grant Size Distribution
196 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 196 grants of 196 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Massachusetts organizations received 49% of grant dollars and Florida organizations received 43%. Vermont received 6%, Maine 1%, and Texas 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Paul W Dimaura Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
57%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 17 of 30 grantees (57%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $865. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $200 repeat.
- 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 125% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2023) to $86K (2024). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $86K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cathleen Stone Island Outward Bound School Boston, MA | Support | $35,000 |
| Orcat Inc Key Largo, FL | Support | $30,000 |
| Guancaste Dry Forest Conservation Fund Huntington, VT | Support | $5,000 |
| Ocean Reef Cultural Center Key Largo, FL | Support | $5,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Natick, MA | Support | $2,500 |
| Island Housing Trust Bar Harbor, ME | Support | $1,000 |
| Marine Preservation Society of the Florida Keys Key Largo, FL | Support | $1,000 |
| Ocean Reef Chapel & Fellowship Center Key Largo, FL | Support | $1,000 |
| Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center Boston, MA | Support | $1,000 |
| Weymouth Public Schools - Wessagusset Parent Council Weymouth, MA | Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $926,361 | $31,811 | $102,574 | $86,460 | 30 | $86,998 | $17,735 | $69,581 |
| 2023 | $997,124 | $130,290 | $62,507 | $46,150 | 42 | $46,189 | $117,779 | $60,579 |
| 2022 | $929,341 | $127,574 | $72,229 | $58,126 | 47 | $59,368 | $101,107 | $61,360 |
| 2021 | $873,996 | $93,456 | $95,871 | $81,050 | 27 | $82,648 | $46,966 | $63,017 |
| 2020 | $876,411 | $74,060 | $85,892 | $72,570 | 50 | — | $24,832 | $55,329 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paul W Dimaura Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $70K for 2024 — 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 trust’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included organizations with a range of charitable purposes. For example, the Ocean Reef Cultural Center says its mission is to provide educational programs, entertainment, and civic activities for Ocean Reef residents. Island Housing Trust says it advances permanent workforce housing to promote viable, year-round communities on Mount Desert Island. The Martha’s Vineyard Museum says it helps people explore and strengthen their connections to the island and its heritage. Other 2024 recipients described in the available information work on watershed conservation, wildlife and environmental education and rehabilitation, and longer, healthier lives.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust made 30 grants totaling $86,460. Grant amounts ranged from $60 to $35,000, with a median grant of $250. Among the largest grants were $35,000 to Cathleen Stone Island Outward Bound School and $30,000 to ORCAT Inc.; both were listed for support. Other notable grants included $5,000 each to Guancaste Dry Forest Conservation Fund and Ocean Reef Cultural Center, and $2,500 to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Paul W Dimaura, Karen S Dimaura, and Edward F Fay Esq. as trustees.
Paul W Dimaura Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Karen S. Dimaura
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul W. Dimaura
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward F. Fay Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Paul W Dimaura Charitable Trust
How much does Paul W Dimaura Charitable Trust give each year?
Paul W Dimaura Charitable Trust gave $86K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $46K across 42 grants.
What is Paul W Dimaura Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Paul W Dimaura Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $250, and its average grant was $2,882, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Paul W Dimaura Charitable Trust that year got $4K on average.
Where does Paul W Dimaura Charitable Trust give grants?
Paul W Dimaura Charitable Trust's top state is Massachusetts, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (43%) and Vermont (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Key Largo, FL (4 grants) and Boston, MA (4 grants).
Does Paul W Dimaura Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on Paul W Dimaura Charitable Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (30 grants).
Who are Paul W Dimaura Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Paul W Dimaura Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Cathleen Stone Island Outward Bound School ($35,000), Orcat Inc ($30,000) and Guancaste Dry Forest Conservation Fund ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Paul W Dimaura Charitable Trust?
Paul W Dimaura Charitable Trust reported $926K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $87K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $70K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Paul W Dimaura Charitable Trust fund?
The trust’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included organizations with a range of charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Paul W Dimaura Charitable Trust?
The trust 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 Paul W Dimaura Charitable Trust's EIN?
Paul W Dimaura Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6720853. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Paul W Dimaura Charitable 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.
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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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