Porter Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Porter Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Quincy, Massachusetts. In tax year 2023 it gave $9,510 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $255 and the largest $1,300. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$9,510
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$255
- Largest grant$1,300
- Assets$201,795
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2023 was up from $9,300 the year before.
20% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $9,300 | 19 | $193,286 |
| 2023 | $9,510 | 20 | $201,795 |
How to apply
Porter 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 Porter Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $3,600 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $1,800 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $1,300 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,000 |
| California | 3 | $700 |
| Rhode Island | 3 | $510 |
| Montana | 1 | $300 |
| Maryland | 1 | $200 |
| Virginia | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Charitable purposes | $1,300 |
| American Jewish World Services | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Cancer Research Institute | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| NRDC | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Finca International | Charitable purposes | $500 |
| Orbis International | Charitable purposescharitable purposes | $500 |
| Ojai Land Conservancy | Charitable purposes | $400 |
| Niwrc | Charitable purposes | $300 |
| Sojourner House | Charitable purposes | $210 |
| Hias | Charitable purposes | $200 |
| Ojai Defense Fund | Charitable purposes | $200 |
| Rhode Island Community Food Bank | Charitable purposes | $200 |
| United Nations | Charitable purposes | $200 |
| Equality Now | Charitable purposes | $100 |
| Help of Ojai | Charitable purposes | $100 |
| PBS So California CK 1142 | Charitable purposes | $100 |
| The New Israel Fund | Charitable purposes | $100 |
| The Publics Radio | Charitable purposescharitable purposes | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Gail Porter
- Anna Porter
Questions people ask
Does Porter Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Porter Charitable Trust give?
$9,510 in tax year 2023, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $255.
Who runs Porter Charitable Trust?
Its 2023 filing lists Gail Porter (Trustee) and Anna Porter (Trustee).
What does Porter Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and international.