Ellen Abbott Gilman Trust
Accepts applications
Ellen Abbott Gilman Trust is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $35,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$35,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $39,000 the year before.
50% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $44,000 | 9 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $39,000 | 7 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $35,000 | 8 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Cameron Curtis Smith 40 Battery Street 304, Boston, MA 02109 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 723-8852 |
| What to submit | No formal requirements |
| Deadlines | None adopted |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 7 | $33,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carroll Center for the Blind | General fund | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary | General fund | $5,000 |
| Milton Academy | General fund | $5,000 |
| Wellfleet Food Pantry | General fund | $5,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Boston | General fund | $5,000 |
| Fleet Fund Inc | General fund | $4,000 |
| Ma Audobon Society | General fund | $4,000 |
| Consequence Forum | General fund | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- F Curtis Smith
- Cameron Curtis Smith
Questions people ask
Does Ellen Abbott Gilman Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: None adopted.
How much does Ellen Abbott Gilman Trust give?
$35,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Ellen Abbott Gilman Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists F Curtis Smith (Trustee) and Cameron Curtis Smith (Trustee).