Robert Treat Paine Association
The Robert Treat Paine Association is a private foundation based in Dedham, Massachusetts. Its 2026 filing reports grants to organizations working in areas including historic preservation, youth programs, housing, homelessness services, health care, conservation, and literacy.
Robert Treat Paine Association at a glance
In short: Robert Treat Paine Association gave $131K across 34 grants in 2026 (avg $4K), mostly in Massachusetts. 15% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $131,250
- +9.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 34
- +9.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $3,860
- -0.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,381,587
- -3.2% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (5 of 34, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (98% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Robert Treat Paine Association
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants should submit a letter describing the organization and the purpose for the funds. Organizations must submit their tax-exempt number to be eligible for contributions.
- Contact
Application contact: Robert T P Storer
Mailing address: 18 Westfield Street, Dedham, MA 02026
Phone: (617) 448-2954
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert Treat Paine Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Robert Treat Paine Historic Trust ($15K). Together the top 10 received $78K.
Grant Size Distribution
149 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 149 grants of 149 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and 2% to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Robert Treat Paine Association open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 5 of 34 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 79% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+17%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 111% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2026). 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 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $88K (2019) to $131K (2026). In 2026 it made 34 grants totaling $131K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Treat Paine Historic Trust Waltham, MA | Historic Preservation | $14,500 |
| Phillips Brooks House Cambridge, MA | Youth Programs | $10,000 |
| Pine Street Inn Boston, MA | Homeless Programs | $9,500 |
| Rosies Place Boston, MA | Womens Shelter | $9,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Boston, MA | Health Care | $8,000 |
| Blue Hub Capital Fund Roxbury, MA | Housing Security | $7,000 |
| Jobs for Youth Boston, MA | Youth Programs | $6,500 |
| Mass Audubon Society Lincoln, MA | Conservation | $5,250 |
| Friends of Literacy Unlimited Worcester, MA | Literacy Education | $4,000 |
| Womens Lunch Place Boston, MA | Homeless Shelter | $4,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,381,587 | $112,347 | $158,671 | $131,250 | 34 | $131,963 | $88,376 | $118,869 |
| 2025 | $1,427,911 | $189,877 | $147,641 | $120,250 | 31 | $121,086 | $165,955 | $119,643 |
| 2024 | $1,385,675 | $158,524 | $127,165 | $104,750 | 27 | $105,610 | $136,969 | $103,341 |
| 2023 | $1,354,316 | $88,075 | $136,507 | $111,750 | 28 | $112,460 | $66,941 | $105,404 |
| 2022 | $1,402,748 | $174,925 | $137,998 | $111,750 | 29 | $112,460 | $150,587 | $124,599 |
| 2021 | $1,365,821 | $99,021 | $115,699 | $91,850 | 27 | — | $79,144 | $100,990 |
| 2020 | $1,382,499 | $70,814 | $109,548 | $90,850 | 30 | — | $52,151 | $93,227 |
| 2019 | $1,421,233 | $97,512 | $109,549 | $88,100 | 30 | — | $78,753 | $87,511 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert Treat Paine Association reported a distributable amount of $119K for 2026 — 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 foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes. For example, Pine Street Inn describes its mission as helping people move from homelessness to housing, while Women’s Lunch Place says it supports women experiencing hunger, homelessness, and poverty. Other 2026 grantees describe work in youth music and arts, native plant conservation, and food distribution.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation reported 34 grants totaling $131,250. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $14,500, with a median of $2,000. Its largest reported awards included $14,500 to Robert Treat Paine Historic Trust for historic preservation; $10,000 to Phillips Brooks House for youth programs; $9,500 each to Pine Street Inn for homeless programs and Rosie's Place for a women’s shelter; and $8,000 to Planned Parenthood for health care.
The foundation also awarded $7,000 to Blue Hub Capital Fund for housing security, $6,500 to Jobs for Youth for youth programs, and $5,250 to Mass Audubon Society for conservation. Among other 2026 recipients, the Greater Boston Food Bank received $3,000; Greenwood Music Camp, From the Top, Native Plant Trust, Zumix, and Artists for Humanity each received $2,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Robert Storer III as president and trustee, Margaret A. Garvey as vice president and trustee, Sally Lyon as clerk, and Francis H. Cummings Jr. as treasurer and trustee.
Robert Treat Paine Association is led by Robert Tp Storer III, President & Trustee on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Robert Tp Storer III
President & Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
FRANCIS H CUMMINGS Jr.
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret A. Garvey
Vice President & Trustee
V.p. & Trustee → Vice President & Trustee, 2026
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sally Lyon
Clerk
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Ariadne Forbes (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Edith Overly (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Elizabeth P. Paynter (2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "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 Robert Treat Paine Association
How much does Robert Treat Paine Association give each year?
Robert Treat Paine Association gave $131K across 34 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $120K across 31 grants.
What is Robert Treat Paine Association's typical grant size?
Robert Treat Paine Association's median grant in 2026 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,860, across 34 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert Treat Paine Association that year got $2K on average.
Where does Robert Treat Paine Association give grants?
Robert Treat Paine Association gives mostly in Massachusetts: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (12 grants), South Boston, MA (3 grants), Waltham, MA (2 grants) and Worcester, MA (2 grants).
Does Robert Treat Paine Association give general operating support?
Occasionally: 6% of Robert Treat Paine Association's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Music" (4 grants) and "Education" (3 grants).
Who are Robert Treat Paine Association's largest grantees?
Robert Treat Paine Association's largest 2026 grantees include Robert Treat Paine Historic Trust ($14,500), Phillips Brooks House ($10,000) and Pine Street Inn ($9,500), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Robert Treat Paine Association?
Robert Treat Paine Association reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $132K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $119K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert Treat Paine Association fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert Treat Paine Association?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robert Treat Paine Association's EIN?
Robert Treat Paine Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7013475. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 18, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Robert Treat Paine Association funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/robert-treat-paine-association-morg_4383ad8de716417bae7865ad0c47e81e
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