Paul W Dimaura Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Paul W Dimaura Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $86,460 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $250 and the largest $35,000. 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$86,460
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$250
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2024 was up from $46,150 the year before.
70% 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 | $46,150 | 42 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $86,460 | 30 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Paul W Dimaura 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 Paul W Dimaura Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 21 | $42,760 |
| Florida | 5 | $37,500 |
| Vermont | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $100 |
| Texas | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cathleen Stone Island Outward Bound School | Support | $35,000 |
| Orcat Inc | Support | $30,000 |
| Guancaste Dry Forest Conservation Fund | Support | $5,000 |
| Ocean Reef Cultural Center | Support | $5,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Support | $2,500 |
| Island Housing Trust | Support | $1,000 |
| Marine Preservation Society of the Florida Keys | Support | $1,000 |
| Ocean Reef Chapel & Fellowship Center | Support | $1,000 |
| Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center | Support | $1,000 |
| Weymouth Public Schools - Wessagusset Parent Council | Support | $1,000 |
| Big Brother Big Sister Cape Cod & the Islands | Support | $600 |
| Frost School of Music - University of Miami | Support | $500 |
| Animal Shelter Martha's Vineyard | Support | $300 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Nantucket | Support | $300 |
| Circuit Arts - YMCA Drive-In | Support | $250 |
| High Spirit Comunity Farm | Support | $250 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | Support | $250 |
| Father Bill's and Mainspring | Support | $200 |
| Friends of Chilmark Public Library | Support | $200 |
| Martha's Vineyard Museum | Support | $150 |
| American Heart Association | Support | $100 |
| Lbfe Boston - Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly | Support | $100 |
| Martha's Vineyard Community Services | Support | $100 |
| Neponset River Watershed Association | Support | $100 |
| New England Wildlife Center | Support | $100 |
| Scituate Animal Shelter | Support | $100 |
| Shriners Children's Boston | Support | $100 |
| World Jewish Congress | Support | $100 |
| World Unity | Support | $100 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | Support | $60 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul W Dimaura
- Karen S Dimaura
- Edward F Fay Esq
Questions people ask
Does Paul W Dimaura Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Paul W Dimaura Charitable Trust give?
$86,460 in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $250.
Who runs Paul W Dimaura Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Paul W Dimaura (Trustee), Karen S Dimaura (Trustee) and Edward F Fay Esq (Trustee).
What does Paul W Dimaura Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.