PTC Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
PTC Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $360,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$360,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$8,660
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $305,000 the year before.
50% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $330,000 | 18 | $9,600 |
| 2023 | $305,000 | 17 | $9,350 |
| 2024 | $360,000 | 8 | $8,660 |
How to apply
| Contact | PTC Foundation 121 Seaport Blvd, Boston, MA 02210 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (781) 370-5000, ptcfoundation@ptc.com |
| What to submit | Requests should include: 1. Requestor information, including name, email, and phone number 2. Recipient organization information, including name, tax id number, entity classification, location, and a brief description of the organization and its alignment with the foundation's mission 3. Details of donation request, including type and amount of funding requested, how funds will be used, expected results and key performance indicators, publicizing opportunities, and the contribution deadline if applicable 4. For employee and group match requests, please also provide proof of donation (receipt). For volunteer match requests, please also provide a description and photos of the event |
| Restrictions | The foundation only considers organizations meeting the following eligibility criteria: 1. Organizations based in the united states must qualify as a section 501(c)(3) organization, and may not be a private foundation. 2. Accredited educational institutions and universities. 3. International organizations must have a fiscal sponsor or foreign feeder in the united states that is a 501(c)(3) organization. If the organization does not have a united states-based fiscal sponsor or foreign feeder, a donation match can be requested for a similar united states-based 501(c)(3) organization. |
What PTC Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New Hampshire.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 1 | $150,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $85,000 |
| New York | 1 | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $50,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Manchester | To supoport a STEM cause focused on empowering the engineers and innovators of tomorrow | $150,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontiers USA Inc (Doctors Without Borders) | To bring medical humanitarian assistance to victims of conflict, natural disasters, epidemics and health care exclusion | $50,000 |
| Sae International | To support advancing mobility knowledge and solutions for the benefit of humanity | $50,000 |
| Engineering for US All | To introduce engineering design principles to a new generation of students | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts Science & Engineering Fair | To empower students to ask tough questions and problem solve using science + engineering practices | $25,000 |
| The Calculus Project | To support strategies to increase the representation and success of black, hispanic, indigenous people of color and low-income students in advanced mathematics | $25,000 |
| Up Education Network | To support exceptional schools for students who are systemically furthest from opportunity | $25,000 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | To fund cancer-fighting results, in honor of many ptc employees who passed away | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Aaron von Staats
- Tom O'Donnell
- David Katzman
- Abby Eon
- Munmun Malik
- Nicole Dwyer
Questions people ask
Does PTC Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does PTC Foundation Inc give?
$360,000 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs PTC Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Aaron von Staats (Trustee/Director/President), Tom O'Donnell (Treasurer), David Katzman (Trustee/Director) and Abby Eon (Trustee/Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does PTC Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and science and research.