Trustees of the Perley Free School
Trustees of the Perley Free School is a private foundation, based in Georgetown, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 4 grants totaling $80K. Net investment income was $35K.
Trustees of the Perley Free School at a glance
In short: Trustees of the Perley Free School gave $80K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $20K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $80,100
- +1.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $20,025
- +1.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $1,616,207
- +12.7% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Trustees of the Perley Free School funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Individual Scholarships ($75K). Together the top 3 received $79K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($1,400), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 18 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Trustees of the Perley Free School gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+15%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 115% of 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $66K (2022) to $80K (2026). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual Scholarships Georgetown, MA | Scholarships to Individual Students | $74,600 |
| Poor of Good Habits Georgetown, MA | Grant for Heating Assistance | $3,100 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $1,400 |
| First Congregational Church Georgetown, MA | Grants for Heating Assistance | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,616,207 | $82,390 | $108,867 | $80,100 | 4 | $85,306 | $34,882 | $74,059 |
| 2025 | $1,434,637 | $91,698 | $106,764 | $78,992 | 4 | $83,362 | $33,765 | $71,287 |
| 2024 | $1,405,446 | $55,514 | $94,428 | $67,000 | 4 | $85,260 | $34,532 | $67,667 |
| 2023 | $1,365,790 | $52,572 | $96,887 | $69,600 | 2 | $88,003 | $35,276 | $66,240 |
| 2022 | $1,426,831 | $51,210 | $94,473 | $66,100 | 4 | $85,051 | $34,080 | $73,150 |
| 2021 | $1,512,939 | $60,428 | $100,015 | $74,600 | 4 | — | $37,503 | $66,800 |
| 2020 | $1,271,454 | $71,148 | $93,328 | $67,550 | 3 | — | $39,657 | $65,561 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Trustees of the Perley Free School reported a distributable amount of $74K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Trustees of the Perley Free School is led by Steven A. Desisto, President on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Steven A. Desisto
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2026)
Thomas L. Hamelin
Trustee & Audit
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $3K (2026)
Kerry D. Lee
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2026)
Robert W. Knapp
Secretary
Treasurer → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $5K, to Robert W Knapp (Secretary/Tr). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Trustees of the Perley Free School
How much does Trustees of the Perley Free School give each year?
Trustees of the Perley Free School gave $80K across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $79K across 4 grants.
What is Trustees of the Perley Free School's typical grant size?
Trustees of the Perley Free School's median grant in 2026 was $2,250, and its average grant was $20,025, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Trustees of the Perley Free School give grants?
Trustees of the Perley Free School gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Georgetown, MA (3 grants).
Does Trustees of the Perley Free School give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Trustees of the Perley Free School's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Trustees of the Perley Free School?
Trustees of the Perley Free School reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $85K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $74K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Trustees of the Perley Free School's EIN?
Trustees of the Perley Free School's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6032270. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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