Margaret E Burnham Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Margaret E Burnham Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Portland, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $757,550 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $757,550 and the largest $757,550. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$757,550
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$757,550
- Largest grant$757,550
- Assets$16.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $647,500 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $595,600 | 1 | $12.8 million |
| 2024 | $647,500 | 1 | $14.3 million |
| 2025 | $757,550 | 1 | $16.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Thomas M Pierce Trustee C/O H M Payson Co P O Box 31, Portland, ME 04112-0031 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (207) 772-3761 |
| Deadlines | October 1 |
| Restrictions | Awards are only made to organizations that are exempt under section 501(c)(3) and not to private foundations under section 509, nor to governmental entities or religious organizations. |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 1 | $757,550 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached | General use | $757,550 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas Pierce
- HM Payson Co
Questions people ask
Does Margaret E Burnham Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: October 1.
How much does Margaret E Burnham Charitable Trust give?
$757,550 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $757,550.
Who runs Margaret E Burnham Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas Pierce (Trustee) and HM Payson Co (Trustee).