Frank and Marie Hamilton Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Frank and Marie Hamilton Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Auburndale, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $51,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$51,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2024 was up from $31,000 the year before.
58% of its 2024 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 | $31,000 | 8 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $51,000 | 12 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Frank and Marie Hamilton 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 Frank and Marie Hamilton Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 8 | $33,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Museum of Science | Human interest | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Human interest | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Human interest | $5,000 |
| Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence | Education | $5,000 |
| Mystic River Watershed Association | Research | $5,000 |
| Naralreproduction Freedom for All | Research | $5,000 |
| Boston Institute for Contemporary Art | Arts | $4,000 |
| Boston Museum of Fine Arts | Arts | $4,000 |
| Peabody Essex Museum | Arts | $4,000 |
| Trustees of the Reservation | Research | $4,000 |
| Coastal Maine Botanical Garden | General | $3,000 |
| WGBS | Education | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul Kaplan
Questions people ask
Does Frank and Marie Hamilton Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Frank and Marie Hamilton Charitable Trust give?
$51,000 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs Frank and Marie Hamilton Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Paul Kaplan (Trustee).
What does Frank and Marie Hamilton Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, arts and culture and environment and conservation.