The Ausolus Trust
Accepts applications
The Ausolus Trust is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 68 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.5 million
- Number of grants68
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$32.4 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
22% of its 2024 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 | $1.4 million | 62 | $29.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 68 | $32.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Ausolus Trust C/O Bfo 88 Broad Street 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02110 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 624-0800 |
| What to submit | No particular format |
| Deadlines | August 15th |
What The Ausolus Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 28 | $486,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $290,000 |
| Maine | 14 | $257,000 |
| New York | 8 | $183,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $70,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $50,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $50,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $35,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $35,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $22,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Morris Aboretum | Exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Vassar College | Exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Friends of Wissahickon | Exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Lowell Observatory | Exempt purpose | $70,000 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | Exempt purpose | $57,000 |
| Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum | Exempt purpose | $55,000 |
| Bates College | Exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Inc | Exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Glouchester Marine Genomics Institute | Exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Island Readers & Writers | Exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| The Shelburne Museum | Exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Winchester Thurston School | Exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Miss Porter's School | Exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| MGH Fund | Exempt purpose | $40,000 |
| Second Stage Theatre | Exempt purpose | $40,000 |
| The Frick Museum | Exempt purpose | $40,000 |
| Harvard University | Exempt purpose | $36,000 |
| Friends of Lobkowicz Collections | Exempt purpose | $35,000 |
| Quebec-Labrador Foundation | Exempt purpose | $35,000 |
| Peoria Riverfront Museum | Exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| Colby College | Exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Epiphany School | Exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| The Morgan Library | Exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| The Society of Four Arts | Exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Camp Harbor View | Exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Harvard College | Exempt purpose | $22,500 |
| St George's School | Exempt purpose | $22,500 |
| Mount Desert Land & Garden Preserve | Exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Wbur | Exempt purpose | $11,000 |
| College of the Atlantic | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Friends of Acadia | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Hooper Fund | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| McLean Hospital | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Naral Pro-Choice America | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Peabody Essex Museum | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| The Norton Museum | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Trustees of Reservations | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| WGBH Educational Foundation | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Friends of Notre Dame de Paris | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- George Putnam III
- Barbara P Lyman
- Susan W Peck
Questions people ask
Does The Ausolus Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: August 15th.
How much does The Ausolus Trust give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 68 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Ausolus Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists George Putnam III (Trustee), Barbara P Lyman (Trustee) and Susan W Peck (Trustee).
What does The Ausolus Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.