Robert Treat Paine Association
Accepts applications
Robert Treat Paine Association is a private foundation in Dedham, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $131,250 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $14,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$131,250
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$14,500
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $120,250 the year before.
17% 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 | $104,750 | 27 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $120,250 | 31 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $131,250 | 34 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert T P Storer 18 Westfield Street, Dedham, MA 02026 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 448-2954 |
| What to submit | A letter describing the organization and the purpose for the funds |
| Restrictions | Organizations must submit thier tax exempt number to be elligible for contributions |
What Robert Treat Paine Association funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 33 | $128,250 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Treat Paine Historic Trust | Historic preservation | $14,500 |
| Phillips Brooks House | Youth programs | $10,000 |
| Individual | Homeless programs | $9,500 |
| Individual | Womens shelter | $9,500 |
| Individual | Health care | $8,000 |
| Blue Hub Capital Fund | Housing security | $7,000 |
| Jobs for Youth | Youth programs | $6,500 |
| Mass Audubon Society | Conservation | $5,250 |
| Friends of Literacy Unlimited | Literacy education | $4,000 |
| Womens Lunch Place | Homeless shelter | $4,000 |
| Individual | Youth education | $3,500 |
| American Friends Service Committee | World peace | $3,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | Hunger programs | $3,000 |
| Individual | Music education | $3,000 |
| African Community Education | General fund | $2,500 |
| Artists for Humanity | Arts | $2,000 |
| Azuza Christian Community | Religious | $2,000 |
| Individual | Music | $2,000 |
| Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra | Music | $2,000 |
| Community Music Center of Boston | Arts education | $2,000 |
| Conservatory Lab Charter School | Education | $2,000 |
| Individual | Childrens services | $2,000 |
| From the Top | Music | $2,000 |
| Girls Scouts of Eastern Ma | General fund | $2,000 |
| Greenwood Music Camp | Education | $2,000 |
| Huntington Theater | Theater | $2,000 |
| Mass Eye and Ear Infirmary | Health services | $2,000 |
| Individual | Education | $2,000 |
| Native Plant Trust | Conservation | $2,000 |
| Individual | Youth sports | $2,000 |
| Tenacity | Youth sports | $2,000 |
| Individual | Arts | $2,000 |
| Individual | $2,000 | |
| Zumix | Music and arts | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Storer III
- Margaret A Garvey
- Sally Lyon
- FRANCIS H CUMMINGS Jr
Questions people ask
Does Robert Treat Paine Association accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Robert Treat Paine Association give?
$131,250 in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Robert Treat Paine Association?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert Storer III (President and Trustee), Margaret A Garvey (VP and Trustee), Sally Lyon (Clerk) and FRANCIS H CUMMINGS Jr (Treasurer and Trustee).
What does Robert Treat Paine Association fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and housing and homelessness.