Peter French Memorial Foundation
Accepts applications
Peter French Memorial Foundation is a private foundation in Winchester, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $10,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$10,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$0
Giving in 2025 was the same as $10,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6,000 | 2 | $0 |
| 2024 | $10,000 | 1 | $0 |
| 2025 | $10,000 | 1 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | Leslie French 23 Hollywood Rd, Winchester, MA 01890 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (781) 729-7218, 5french@comcast.net |
| What to submit | Letter describing temporary financial need and circumstances giving rise to that need, also a financial statement showing assets, income, expenses, debts, and existing financial obligations. |
| Restrictions | Preference given to graduates of winchester high school (MA) and colgate university, but open to all applicants. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Peter French Memorial Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | To defray living costs due to medical expenses and health issues. | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Leslie S French
- Evander S French
- Christopher M French
Questions people ask
Does Peter French Memorial Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Peter French Memorial Foundation give?
$10,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Peter French Memorial Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Leslie S French (Trustee), Evander S French (Trustee) and Christopher M French (Trustee).
What does Peter French Memorial Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.