Porter Charitable Trust
Porter Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Quincy, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing reports 20 grants totaling $9,510 to charitable organizations.
Porter Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Porter Charitable Trust gave $10K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $475.5), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,510
- +2.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +5.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $476
- -2.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $255
- Total assets
- $190,442
- +0.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (38% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Porter Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust does not accept unsolicited requests. Its 2023 filing says there is no specified form, no deadline, and no restrictions on awards. The filing names Gail Porter as the contact for inquiries.
- Contact
Application contact: Gail Porter
Mailing address: 152 Bayard, Providence, RI 02906
Phone: (401) 736-3070
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Porter Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Planned Parenthood Federation of America ($1K). Together the top 10 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 79 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in several states: New York received 38%, Washington, DC 19%, Massachusetts 14%, Alabama 11%, and California 7%. The listed grants also included recipients in Montana, Rhode Island, and Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Porter Charitable Trust gives
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 428% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $2K (2021) to $10K (2024). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Washington, DC | Charitable Purposes | $1,300 |
| American Jewish World Services New York, NY | Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
| Cancer Research Institute New York, NY | Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund Wellsley Hills, MA | Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
| NRDC New York, NY | Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Montgomery, AL | Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
| Finca International Washington, DC | Charitable Purposes | $500 |
| Orbis International New York, NY | Charitable Purposescharitable Purposes | $500 |
| Ojai Land Conservancy Ojai, CA | Charitable Purposes | $400 |
| Niwrc Lame Deer, MT | Charitable Purposes | $300 |
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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 | $190,442 | $10,831 | $9,745 | $9,510 | 20 | $9,510 | $10,831 | $9,610 |
| 2023 | $189,356 | $8,672 | $9,300 | $9,300 | 19 | $9,300 | $8,672 | $9,410 |
| 2022 | $189,984 | $8,214 | $8,455 | $8,300 | 19 | $8,300 | $8,214 | $9,482 |
| 2021 | $190,225 | $8,833 | $2,024 | $1,800 | 2 | — | $8,609 | $9,433 |
| 2020 | $183,416 | $9,602 | $6,654 | $6,500 | 19 | — | $9,448 | $7,059 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Porter Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $10K 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
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include advancing cancer immunotherapy research (Cancer Research Institute), working for racial justice and human rights (Southern Poverty Law Center), and developing solutions to end poverty (FINCA International). Sojourner House describes its work as supporting people affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking; Rhode Island Community Food Bank’s stated mission is to advance solutions to hunger; and HIAS describes its work as welcoming and protecting forcibly displaced people.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the trust made 20 grants totaling $9,510. Grants ranged from $100 to $1,300, with a median of $255. The largest reported awards were $1,300 to Planned Parenthood Federation of America; $1,000 each to American Jewish World Services, Cancer Research Institute, Cure Alzheimer’s Fund, NRDC, and Southern Poverty Law Center; and $500 each to FINCA International and Orbis International. The listed purposes were charitable purposes.
Among other 2024 grantees, Sojourner House received $210, Rhode Island Community Food Bank received $200, and HIAS received $200. Help of Ojai received $100.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gail Porter and Anna Porter as trustees.
Porter Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anna Porter
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gail Porter
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
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 Porter Charitable Trust
How much does Porter Charitable Trust give each year?
Porter Charitable Trust gave $10K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $9K across 19 grants.
What is Porter Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Porter Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $255, and its average grant was $476, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Porter Charitable Trust give grants?
Porter Charitable Trust's top state is New York, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (19%) and Massachusetts (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants), Ojai, CA (3 grants), Providence, RI (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Who are Porter Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Porter Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Planned Parenthood Federation of America ($1,300), American Jewish World Services ($1,000) and Cancer Research Institute ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Porter Charitable Trust?
Porter Charitable Trust reported $190K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Porter Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Porter Charitable Trust?
The trust does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Porter Charitable Trust's EIN?
Porter Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6109444. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Porter 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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