David P Wheatland Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
David P Wheatland Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $487,538 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $67,519 and the largest $175,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$487,538
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$67,519
- Largest grant$175,000
- Assets$16.3 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was down from $488,454 the year before.
17% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $358,191 | 8 | $14.0 million |
| 2024 | $488,454 | 7 | $14.7 million |
| 2025 | $487,538 | 6 | $16.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Trustees David P Wheatland Charitab 45 School Street Ste 402, Boston, MA 02108 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 426-5755, acadia@acadiamanagement.com |
| What to submit | Organizations should submit a brief statement of their purpose, objectives, and activities. A copy of the organization's IRS exemption letter under IRS section 501 (c)(3) must be submitted with all applications. |
| Deadlines | Applications may be submitted at any time. |
| Restrictions | Preference is given to charitable organizations that the donor and members of his family have historically supported, as well as referrals made by family members. To the extent that funds are available, applications from other organizations are considered. |
What David P Wheatland Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 3 | $310,038 |
| Illinois | 1 | $100,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $77,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peabody Essex Museum | The funds are to be directed to the next phase of ada accessibility work at the gardner-pingree house, specifically the design and construction of the ramp and stairs. | $175,000 |
| Alder Plantarium | Used towards phase 3 of the object storage modernization project. | $100,000 |
| Houghton Library | The purchase of marbod of rennes (1035-1123), liber lapidum (the book of stones) and de sculpturis lapidum (on engraved stones) and el mundo cientifico: inventos modernos. Revista tecnica de aplicaciones practicas a la industria. Barcelona, feliu y sussana, editores. 1911-1922. | $80,000 |
| Lovelane | $42,963 for the purchase of a classic kingston two horse trailer; $8,675 for the purchase of new saddles and saddle fitter for 5 horses; and $3,400 for the purchase of a shoo-fly fly spray system. | $55,038 |
| Peace Ridge Sanctuary | The funds are to be used toward the construction of the flex barn. | $55,000 |
| Penobscot Marine Museum | The funds are to be used to replace the roofing materials on the old town hall building. | $22,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Anne S Biglow
- Melissa S Conover
- Martha W Lunt
- Peter O Stauffer
- Rebecca Wheatland
Questions people ask
Does David P Wheatland Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications may be submitted at any time..
How much does David P Wheatland Charitable Trust give?
$487,538 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $67,519.
Who runs David P Wheatland Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Anne S Biglow (Trustee), Melissa S Conover (Trustee), Martha W Lunt (Trustee) and Peter O Stauffer (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does David P Wheatland Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.