PTRD Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
PTRD Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $40,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$40,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$907,581
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $37,000 the year before.
33% 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 | $0 | 0 | $927,714 |
| 2024 | $37,000 | 3 | $931,022 |
| 2025 | $40,000 | 4 | $907,581 |
How to apply
PTRD Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What PTRD Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in Massachusetts. It also paid $15,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 3 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yayasan Music Amadeus Indonesia | The foundation gave a grant in the amount of $15,000 to the amadeus music school in indonesia, which strives to develop diligence, sensitivity, persistence and conscientiousness in students, while giving them a pathway to international music studies. The grant was given to assist with music education and concert productions after the foundation exercised expenditure responsibility within the meaning of sections 4945(d)(4)(b) and 4945(h) of the internal revenue code. | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | The foundation gave a grant in the amount of $10,000 to the mit misti program, which makes it possible for mit students to experience the world while advancing knowledge, tackling tough challenges, and preparing for lives of impact, service, and leadership in an interconnected global society. | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | The foundation gave a grant in the amount of $10,000 to the mit superurop program (an advanced undergraduate research opportunities program). This program is a two-semester supervised project, which takes undergraduates through the complete research cycle, from selecting a topic and designing their experiment to writing a technical paper and presenting their results at conferences. Over one thousand undergraduates have already gained valuable research experience through superurop, helping them make informed decisions about graduate school, STEM careers, and more. | $10,000 |
| Harvard University Himawan Graduate Aid Fund | The foundation gave a grant in the amount of $5,000 to the harvard university-charles and ing himawan graduate aid fund. The grant will be used to provide financial support to deserving doctoral students. The grant will enable the faculty of art and sciences to continue to attract, enroll and support the brightest and most talented graduate students, who play key roles in research and undergraduate education at harvard. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeff Himawan
- Joice Himawan
- Adela Wee
Questions people ask
Does PTRD Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does PTRD Foundation Inc give?
$40,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs PTRD Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Jeff Himawan (President/Director), Joice Himawan (Treasurer/Director) and Adela Wee (Secretary/Director).
What does PTRD Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and international.