The Ives Family Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
The Ives Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $357,319 in 86 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$357,319
- Number of grants86
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$5.4 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2024 was down from $375,722 the year before.
37% 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 | $375,722 | 60 | $5.0 million |
| 2024 | $357,319 | 86 | $5.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | J Atwood Ives 1010 Waltham Street, Lexington, MA 02421 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 227-6655 |
| What to submit | Written form indicating amounts requested and projected use |
What The Ives Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 42 | $231,950 |
| Vermont | 6 | $45,000 |
| District of Columbia | 20 | $40,129 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $25,100 |
| New York | 9 | $10,840 |
| Virginia | 2 | $2,100 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Audubon Society | Long pasture wildlife sanctuary | $30,000 |
| Musuem of Fine Arts Boston | General purposes | $30,000 |
| Woodwell Climate Research Center | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Woodwell Climate Research Center | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Yale University | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Lexhab | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Addison County Parentchild Center | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Carroll School | General purposes | $10,000 |
| GBH | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts Audubon Society | General purposes | $10,000 |
| National Park Foundation | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Open Door Clinic | General purposes | $10,000 |
| The Boston Foundation | General purposes | $10,000 |
| The Boston Foundation | General purposes | $10,000 |
| United Way of Addison County | General purposes | $10,000 |
| United Way of Massachusetts Bay | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Vermont Food Bank | General purposes | $8,000 |
| Mount Abraham Unified School District (Mausd) Mentoring | General purposes | $5,000 |
| National Park Conservation Association | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Earthwatch Institute | General purposes | $4,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod | General purposes | $4,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | General purposes | $4,000 |
| Woodwell Climate Research Center | General purposes | $4,000 |
| New England Wildlife Center | Birdsey cape wildlife center | $3,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Groton School | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Buckingham Browne & Nichols School | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Common Dreams | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Freedom of the Press Foundation | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Friends of Lincoln Community School | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Hunter College Foundation School of Social Work | Amy watkins scholarship fund | $2,000 |
| Leopold Schepp Foundation | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Massachusetts Bail Fund | General purposes | $2,000 |
| More Than Words | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Nantucket Safe Harbor for Animals | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Utec Inc | General purposes | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gilbert M Roddy Jr
- J Atwood Ives
- Elizabeth S Ives
Questions people ask
Does The Ives Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Ives Family Charitable Trust give?
$357,319 in tax year 2024, across 86 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Ives Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Gilbert M Roddy Jr (Trustee), J Atwood Ives (Trustee) and Elizabeth S Ives (Trustee).
What does The Ives Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, science and research and education.