The Medway Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
The Medway Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Baltimore, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $265,102 in 47 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$265,102
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$6.5 million
- New grantees51%
Giving in 2025 was up from $228,926 the year before.
51% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $219,420 | 47 | $6.4 million |
| 2023 | $235,350 | 44 | $5.6 million |
| 2024 | $228,926 | 35 | $6.2 million |
| 2025 | $265,102 | 47 | $6.5 million |
How to apply
The Medway Charitable Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Medway Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 17 | $116,000 |
| Maine | 13 | $59,551 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $20,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $16,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $10,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 2 | $6,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 4 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Desert Nursing Association | Program support | $20,000 |
| University of Maine | Program support | $20,000 |
| Foxcroft School | Program support | $20,000 |
| Wyoming Community Foundation | Program support | $20,000 |
| Blue Ridge School | Program support | $17,000 |
| Himalaya Currents Inc | Program support | $16,000 |
| Piedmont Environmental Council | Program support | $10,000 |
| Oak Spring Garden Foundation | Program support | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Program support | $10,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | Program support | $10,000 |
| Blue Ridge Wildlife Center | For rescue of wild animals | $5,000 |
| The Seeing Eye | Program support | $5,000 |
| Seven Loaves Services Inc | General | $5,000 |
| Cure Alzheimer''s Fund | General | $5,000 |
| Goose Creek Association | Program support | $5,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy | Program support | $5,000 |
| Shenandoah National Park Trust | Program support | $5,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Program support | $5,000 |
| Moc Beagles Inc | Program support | $5,000 |
| Island Housing Trust | Program support | $5,000 |
| Blue Ridge Prism | Program support | $5,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Program support | $5,000 |
| Three Sisters Garden Project | Program support | $5,000 |
| Betteralife Inc | Program support | $5,000 |
| National Trust for Historic Preservatio | Program support | $5,000 |
| Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA | Program support | $5,000 |
| Southwest Harbor-Tremont Ambulance | Program support | $3,000 |
| A Place to Be | In honor of william | $2,500 |
| Blue Ridge Hospice | Program support | $2,500 |
| Loudoun County Wildlife Conservancy | Program support | $2,500 |
| Harbor House Community Service Center | Program support | $2,500 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | Program support | $2,000 |
| Save the Boundry Waters | Program support | $1,551 |
| A Climate to Thrive | Program support | $1,500 |
| Mount Desert Historical Society | Program support | $1,500 |
| Mdi Wheelers | Program support | $1,500 |
| Makersmiths | Program support | $1,500 |
| Somesville Village Improvement Society | Program support | $1,500 |
| The Neighborhood House | Program support | $1,500 |
| Ohana HC | Program support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter H S Wood
- Wendy Wood
Questions people ask
Does The Medway Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Medway Charitable Trust give?
$265,102 in tax year 2025, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Medway Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Peter H S Wood (Trustee) and Wendy Wood (Trustee).
What does The Medway Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and health.