The Maurice and Anne Makepeace
The Maurice and Anne Makepeace is a private foundation based in Marion, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing reports 24 grants totaling $190,500, primarily to organizations in Massachusetts, with one listed recipient in Maine.
The Maurice and Anne Makepeace at a glance
In short: The Maurice and Anne Makepeace gave $191K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Massachusetts. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $190,500
- -2.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,938
- -2.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,815,493
- +2.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (6 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (98% 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 The Maurice and Anne Makepeace
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Christopher Makepeace as the contact and requests a description of the organization, proof of exempt status, and a list of the board of directors. The filing reports no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Christopher Makepeace
Mailing address: 200 Tihonet Road, Wareham, MA 02571
Phone: (508) 748-0800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Maurice and Anne Makepeace funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tabor Academy ($30K). Together the top 10 received $142K.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 121 grants of 121 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and 2% to recipients in Maine. Listed Massachusetts recipients include organizations in Marion, Wareham, New Bedford, Fairhaven, and Mattapoisett. Gould Academy in Bethel, Maine, received $3,500.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Maurice and Anne Makepeace open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 24 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% 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 (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 $172K (2022) to $196K (2023). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $191K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tabor Academy Marion, MA | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Wareham Public Schools Wareham, MA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Marion Institute Inc Marion, MA | Unrestricted | $17,000 |
| The Nativity Preparatory School New Bedford, MA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| The Family Pantry - Damien's Place Wareham, MA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Southcoast Health System New Bedford, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Community Nurse Home Care Fairhaven, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| New Bedford Art Museum New Bedford, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Our Sisters' School New Bedford, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Southcoast Community Foundation New Bedford, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,815,493 | $273,871 | $225,513 | $190,500 | 24 | $190,535 | $240,893 | $191,180 |
| 2023 | $1,767,135 | $201,730 | $226,247 | $195,500 | 24 | $195,535 | $180,897 | $171,831 |
| 2022 | $1,791,652 | $49,138 | $206,320 | $171,500 | 24 | $171,535 | $29,429 | $181,512 |
| 2021 | $1,948,866 | $288,724 | $228,973 | $193,500 | 24 | $193,535 | $262,229 | $192,149 |
| 2020 | $1,889,083 | $249,099 | $215,796 | $181,000 | 25 | — | $232,389 | $157,867 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Maurice and Anne Makepeace reported a distributable amount of $191K 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 foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Tabor Academy says its programs aim to foster learning, achievement, personal responsibility, care for others, and citizenship. The Marion Institute describes its work as engaging individuals and communities in whole-body health. The Family Pantry–Damien’s Place says its volunteers distribute free food to supplement the budgets of families who are overwhelmingly below the poverty level.
Other 2024 recipients describe missions that include caring for community health (Southcoast Health System), educating and empowering economically disadvantaged girls (Our Sisters’ School), and strengthening communities by uniting people, organizations, and resources (SouthCoast Community Foundation).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $190,500 through 24 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $30,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Its largest grants included Tabor Academy ($30,000), Wareham Public Schools ($20,000), The Marion Institute ($17,000), The Nativity Preparatory School ($15,000), and The Family Pantry–Damien’s Place ($15,000). Other listed grants included $10,000 each to Southcoast Health System, Community Nurse Home Care, New Bedford Art Museum, and Our Sisters’ School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Christopher Makepeace is listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
The Maurice and Anne Makepeace is led by Christopher Makepeace, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christopher Makepeace
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Joanna Bennett (2020–2023) — Trustee
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 The Maurice and Anne Makepeace
How much does The Maurice and Anne Makepeace give each year?
The Maurice and Anne Makepeace gave $191K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $196K across 24 grants.
What is The Maurice and Anne Makepeace's typical grant size?
The Maurice and Anne Makepeace's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,938, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Maurice and Anne Makepeace that year got $7K on average.
Where does The Maurice and Anne Makepeace give grants?
The Maurice and Anne Makepeace gives mostly in Massachusetts: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New Bedford, MA (9 grants), Marion, MA (4 grants), Wareham, MA (3 grants) and East Wareham, MA (3 grants).
Does The Maurice and Anne Makepeace give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Maurice and Anne Makepeace's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Maurice and Anne Makepeace's largest grantees?
The Maurice and Anne Makepeace's largest 2024 grantees include Tabor Academy ($30,000), Wareham Public Schools ($20,000) and The Marion Institute Inc ($17,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Maurice and Anne Makepeace?
The Maurice and Anne Makepeace reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $191K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $191K (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 The Maurice and Anne Makepeace fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Tabor Academy says its programs aim to foster learning, achievement, personal responsibility, care for others, and citizenship. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Maurice and Anne Makepeace?
The filing says the foundation 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 The Maurice and Anne Makepeace's EIN?
The Maurice and Anne Makepeace's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6863845. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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