The Lewis Rhodes Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
The Lewis Rhodes Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $80,500 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $40,250 and the largest $78,000. 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$80,500
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$40,250
- Largest grant$78,000
- Assets$705,767
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $88,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $43,000 | 3 | $1.1 million |
| 2023 | $53,000 | 3 | $720,577 |
| 2024 | $88,000 | 3 | $707,655 |
| 2025 | $80,500 | 2 | $705,767 |
How to apply
The Lewis Rhodes Charitable Trust 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 2 | $80,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ywam | Charitable | $78,000 |
| Trustees of Reservations | Charitable | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- David R Follett
- Pamela L Follett
Questions people ask
Does The Lewis Rhodes Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Lewis Rhodes Charitable Trust give?
$80,500 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $40,250.
Who runs The Lewis Rhodes Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists David R Follett (Trustee) and Pamela L Follett (Trustee).