Douglas Drane Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Douglas Drane Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Gloucester, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $165,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$165,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $115,200 the year before.
13% 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 | $140,000 | 5 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $115,200 | 9 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $165,000 | 8 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Douglas Drane 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 Douglas Drane Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 5 | $105,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $35,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Care Dimensions | unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Association on Aging in New York | unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School | unrestricted | $20,000 |
| I Am ALS | unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Masssachusetts Wonderfund Inc | unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Coalition to Transform Advanced Care | unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Boston | unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Pingree School | unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Douglas Drane
- Alexandra M Drane
- Randell B Drane
Questions people ask
Does Douglas Drane Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Douglas Drane Charitable Trust give?
$165,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Douglas Drane Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Douglas Drane (Trustee), Alexandra M Drane (Trustee) and Randell B Drane (Trustee).
What does Douglas Drane Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.