Elisha V Ashton Trust UW
Preselected recipients only
Elisha V Ashton Trust UW is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2023 it gave $1.1 million in 17 grants; the typical grant was $49,220 and the largest $246,100. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$1.1 million
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$49,220
- Largest grant$246,100
- Assets$19.9 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2023 was up from $688,736 the year before.
0% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $688,736 | 17 | $17.1 million |
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 17 | $19.9 million |
How to apply
Elisha V Ashton Trust UW 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 Elisha V Ashton Trust UW funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 17 | $1.1 million |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Home for Little Wanderers | General | $246,100 |
| Boston Children's Hospital | General | $98,440 |
| Boston Fatherless & Widows Society | General | $49,220 |
| Boston Pilot's Relief Society | General | $49,220 |
| Boston Seaman's Friend Society Inc | General | $49,220 |
| Dimock Community Health Center | General | $49,220 |
| Goddard House | General | $49,220 |
| Managers of Boston Port & Seamen's Aid Society | General | $49,220 |
| Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary | General | $49,220 |
| Massachusetts Medical Benevolent Society | General | $49,220 |
| Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | General | $49,220 |
| Rogerson Communities | General | $49,220 |
| Rutland Corner Foundation | General | $49,220 |
| The Boston Marine Society | General | $49,220 |
| The Chickering Foundation | General | $49,220 |
| The Fragment Society | General | $49,220 |
| Tufts Medical Center | General | $49,220 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard K Nichols
- Kristin T Abati
Questions people ask
Does Elisha V Ashton Trust UW accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Elisha V Ashton Trust UW give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2023, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $49,220.
Who runs Elisha V Ashton Trust UW?
Its 2023 filing lists Richard K Nichols (Trustee) and Kristin T Abati (Trustee).
What does Elisha V Ashton Trust UW fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.