Margaret Walker Purinton Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Margaret Walker Purinton Foundation is a private foundation in Belmont, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $160,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $24,000 and the largest $47,000. 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$160,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$24,000
- Largest grant$47,000
- Assets$4.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $154,000 the year before.
0% 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 | $151,000 | 6 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $154,000 | 6 | $3.6 million |
| 2025 | $160,000 | 6 | $4.4 million |
How to apply
Margaret Walker Purinton 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 Margaret Walker Purinton Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 2 | $66,000 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $65,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $29,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Rhode Island Foundation | Fund for the environment | $47,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | General purpose of donee | $36,000 |
| University of Mary Washington Foundation | Gari melcher home & studio | $30,000 |
| Lincoln School | General purpose of donee | $18,000 |
| Massachusetts Audubon Society Inc | General purpose of donee | $16,000 |
| The Trustees of Reservations | General purpose of donee | $13,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Anne Davis Purinton
- Betsey Alden Purinton
- James T English
- Jeffrey D Ulmer
Questions people ask
Does Margaret Walker Purinton Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Margaret Walker Purinton Foundation give?
$160,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $24,000.
Who runs Margaret Walker Purinton Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Anne Davis Purinton (President, Treasurer & Dir), Betsey Alden Purinton (VP, Sec, A.treas, Dir), James T English (Director) and Jeffrey D Ulmer (Assistant Secretary).
What does Margaret Walker Purinton Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and education.