PTC Foundation Inc
PTC Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its 2025 grants supported STEM and engineering education, advanced mathematics access, schools serving students furthest from opportunity, medical humanitarian assistance, mobility-related work, and cancer research.
PTC Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: PTC Foundation Inc gave $360K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $45K), top state New Hampshire. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $360,000
- +18.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -52.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $45,000
- +150.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $8,660
- -7.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (42% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to PTC Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Requests should include requester and recipient organization information; the requested funding amount and type, intended use, expected results and performance indicators, publicity opportunities, and any applicable contribution deadline. Employee and group match requests should include proof of donation; volunteer match requests should include an event description and photos. Eligible applicants include U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations that are not private foundations, accredited educational institutions and universities, and international organizations with a U.S. 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor or foreign feeder. For international organizations without one, a donation match may be requested for a similar U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organization.
- Contact
Application contact: Ptc Foundation
Mailing address: 121 Seaport Blvd, Boston, MA 02210
Phone: (781) 370-5000
Email: ptcfoundation@ptc.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who PTC Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was First Manchester ($150K). Together the top 8 received $360K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 79 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in New Hampshire (42%), Massachusetts (24%), New York (14%), Pennsylvania (14%), and Maryland (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How PTC Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 60% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $123K (2020) to $906K (2022). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $360K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Manchester Manchester, NH | To supoport a stem cause focused on empowering the engineers and innovators of tomorrow | $150,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontiers USA Inc (Doctors Without Borders) New York, NY | To bring medical humanitarian assistance to victims of conflict, natural disasters, epidemics and health care exclusion | $50,000 |
| SAE International Warrendale, PA | To support advancing mobility knowledge and solutions for the benefit of humanity | $50,000 |
| Engineering for US All College Park, MD | To introduce engineering design principles to a new generation of students | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts Science & Engineering Fair Cambridge, MA | To empower students to ask tough questions and problem solve using science + engineering practices | $25,000 |
| The Calculus Project Braintree, MA | To support strategies to increase the representation and success of black, hispanic, indigenous people of color and low-income students in advanced mathematics | $25,000 |
| Up Education Network Dorchester, MA | To support exceptional schools for students who are systemically furthest from opportunity | $25,000 |
| Pan Mass Challenge Needham, MA | To fund cancer-fighting results, in honor of many ptc employees who passed away | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,660 | $365,000 | $365,690 | $360,000 | 8 | $365,690 | $396 |
| 2024 | $9,350 | $310,000 | $310,250 | $305,000 | 17 | $310,250 | $2,068 |
| 2023 | $9,600 | $320,000 | $357,322 | $330,000 | 18 | $337,322 | $8,118 |
| 2022 | $46,922 | $1,000,000 | $1,011,944 | $906,000 | 26 | $1,011,534 | $5,903 |
| 2021 | $58,866 | $100,000 | $430,588 | $425,000 | 10 | — | $8,086 |
| 2020 | $389,454 | $717,754 | $418,575 | $122,500 | 10 | — | $31,624 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, PTC Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $396 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 formal mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for education and community-related work, including STEM and engineering programs, advanced mathematics, and schools serving students who are systemically furthest from opportunity.
Among its grantees, SAE International describes its mission as advancing mobility knowledge and solutions for the benefit of humanity. UP Education Network says it works to advance education reform in public schools and transform underperforming schools into high-performing schools.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported eight grants totaling $360,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $150,000, with a median grant of $25,000. Its largest 2025 grant was $150,000 to FIRST Manchester for a STEM cause focused on empowering future engineers and innovators. Other notable grants included $50,000 to Médecins Sans Frontières USA for medical humanitarian assistance and $50,000 to SAE International to advance mobility knowledge and solutions. The foundation also gave $25,000 each to Engineering for US All, the Massachusetts Science & Engineering Fair, The Calculus Project, and UP Education Network, and $10,000 to the Pan-Mass Challenge.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Aaron von Staats as trustee, director, and president; Tom O'Donnell as treasurer; David Katzman, Abby Eon, and Munmun Malik as trustees and directors; and Nicole Dwyer as clerk.
PTC Foundation Inc is led by Aaron Von Staats, Trustee, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Aaron Von Staats
Trustee, Director & President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Katzman
Trustee & Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abby Eon
Trustee & Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Munmun Malik
Trustee & Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Dwyer
Clerk
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom O'Donnell
Treasurer
Treasurer → Trustee, Director & Treasurer, 2024
Trustee, Director & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Jordan Cox (2020–2024) — Trustee & Director
- Former: Kameelah Benjamin Fuller (2022–2023) — Trustee & Director
- Former: Diane Young (2020–2021) — Trustee & Director
- Former: Eric Snow (2020–2021) — Trustee & Director
- Former: Michael Carroll (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Tom Terenzi (2020) — Treasurer & Trustee to
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 PTC Foundation Inc
How much does PTC Foundation Inc give each year?
PTC Foundation Inc gave $360K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $305K across 17 grants.
What is PTC Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
PTC Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $45,000, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does PTC Foundation Inc give grants?
PTC Foundation Inc's top state is New Hampshire, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (24%) and New York (14%).
Does PTC Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on PTC Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are PTC Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
PTC Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include First Manchester ($150,000), Medecins Sans Frontiers USA Inc (Doctors Without Borders) ($50,000) and SAE International ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is PTC Foundation Inc?
PTC Foundation Inc reported $9K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $366K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $396 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does PTC Foundation Inc fund?
The available information does not state a formal mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for education and community-related work, including STEM and engineering programs, advanced mathematics, and schools serving students who are systemically furthest from opportunity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from PTC Foundation Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is PTC Foundation Inc's EIN?
PTC Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-5383610. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does PTC Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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 2020–2025
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