Mary Elizabeth Pearce Foundation Tr
Preselected recipients only
Mary Elizabeth Pearce Foundation Tr is a private foundation in Plymouth, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 12 grants; the typical grant was $27,500 and the largest $725,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$27,500
- Largest grant$725,000
- Assets$25.9 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
25% 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 | $925,000 | 15 | $19.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 11 | $21.8 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 12 | $25.9 million |
How to apply
Mary Elizabeth Pearce Foundation Tr 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 Mary Elizabeth Pearce Foundation Tr funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 7 | $1.0 million |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $50,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $21,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlands Trust | General support | $725,000 |
| Pilgrim Hall Museum | General support | $100,000 |
| Bid Plymouth Family Fund | General support | $69,000 |
| Ri Hospital | General support | $50,000 |
| Plymouth Philharmonic | General support | $46,285 |
| Black Feather Horse Rescue | General support | $30,000 |
| Kenyon College | General support | $25,000 |
| Manomet Conservation Sciences | General support | $25,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General support | $25,000 |
| Grange Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| Plymouth Independent | General support | $20,000 |
| Children's National Hospital Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nathan N Withington
- Meghan Knight
- Heather W Ward
Questions people ask
Does Mary Elizabeth Pearce Foundation Tr accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mary Elizabeth Pearce Foundation Tr give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $27,500.
Who runs Mary Elizabeth Pearce Foundation Tr?
Its 2025 filing lists Nathan N Withington (Trustee), Meghan Knight (Trustee) and Heather W Ward (Trustee).
What does Mary Elizabeth Pearce Foundation Tr fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and health.