Gardinor-Prunaret Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gardinor-Prunaret Foundation is a private foundation in Plymouth, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $486,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $275,000. 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$486,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$275,000
- Assets$9.2 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was up from $471,200 the year before.
15% 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 | $430,000 | 16 | $9.0 million |
| 2024 | $471,200 | 14 | $8.9 million |
| 2025 | $486,000 | 13 | $9.2 million |
How to apply
Gardinor-Prunaret Foundation 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 Gardinor-Prunaret Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 9 | $430,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $20,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlands Trust | General support | $275,000 |
| Plimoth Patuxet Museums | General support | $40,000 |
| Manomet Bible Church | General support | $25,000 |
| Morse Institute Library | General support | $25,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General support | $25,000 |
| Plymouth Independent | General support | $20,000 |
| St Johnsbury Athenaeum | General support | $20,000 |
| Natick Vna | General support | $15,000 |
| Black Feather Horse Rescue | General support | $10,000 |
| Historical and Library Society of Natick | General support | $10,000 |
| Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra | General support | $10,000 |
| Wildland Firefighter Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Children's Nation Hospital Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nathan N Withington
- Meghan Knight
- Heather Ward
Questions people ask
Does Gardinor-Prunaret Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gardinor-Prunaret Foundation give?
$486,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Gardinor-Prunaret Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nathan N Withington (Trustee), Meghan Knight (Trustee) and Heather Ward (Trustee).
What does Gardinor-Prunaret Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.