Frank Reed & Margaret Jane Peters Memorial Fund I Grant

Frank Reed & Margaret Jane Peters Memorial Fund I Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Frank Reed & Margaret Jane Peters Memorial Fund I
Amount: US $10,000 - US $40,000
Last Updated: January 17, 2026

Summary

The Frank Reed & Margaret Jane Peters Memorial Fund I Grant supports educational, human services, and health care programs for underserved populations, particularly youth and children. Established in the 1930s, it typically offers grants ranging from $10,000 to $40,000, excluding support for the Summer Fund. Grant requests for general operating support are encouraged, with a preference for one-year projects, although multi-year support may be considered.

Overview

Mission The Frank Reed & Margaret Jane Peters Memorial Fund was established in 1934 and 1935 to support and promote quality educational, human services and health care programming for underserved populations. Special consideration is given to charitable organizations that serve youth and children. Grant Size The Peters Memorial Fund is a generous supporter of the Summer Fund, established by Philanthropy Massachusetts. The Summer Fund is a donor collaborative that provides operating support for summer camps serving low-income urban youth from Boston, Cambridge, Chelsea and Somerville. Excluding the grant made to the Summer Fund, the typical grant range is $10,000 to $40,000.

Eligibility

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