The Linda Hammett Ory & Andrew Ory Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
The Linda Hammett Ory & Andrew Ory Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Lincoln, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.9 million in 65 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $2.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.9 million
- Number of grants65
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$640,253
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was down from $5.9 million the year before.
14% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5.9 million | 77 | $4.0 million |
| 2024 | $3.9 million | 65 | $640,253 |
How to apply
The Linda Hammett Ory & Andrew Ory 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.
What The Linda Hammett Ory & Andrew Ory Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 55 | $3.9 million |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
| Maine | 5 | $2,450 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard Graduate School of Education | General | $2.0 million |
| Harvard University (Presidents and Fellows of Harvard College) | General | $491,568 |
| Concord Academy | General | $400,000 |
| Harvard University (Presidents and Fellows of Harvard College) | General | $350,000 |
| American Repertory Theater | General | $330,840 |
| Breaktime United Inc | General | $100,000 |
| Concord Academy | General | $50,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts | General | $50,000 |
| Friends of the Lincoln Council on Aging | General | $34,333 |
| Decordova Sculpture Park & Museum | General | $23,750 |
| Decordova Sculpture Park & Museum | General | $20,000 |
| Kerem Shalom | General | $10,000 |
| Big Sister Associaton of Greater Boston | General | $5,000 |
| Fenn School | General | $5,000 |
| Goddard House | General | $5,000 |
| Living City Project Inc | General | $5,000 |
| Middlesex School | General | $5,000 |
| The Trustees | General | $5,000 |
| WGBH Educational Foundation | General | $3,000 |
| Household Goods Inc | General | $2,500 |
| Project Glimmer | General | $2,500 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | General | $2,000 |
| Kennebunkport Conservation Trust | General | $1,500 |
| Wbur | General | $1,500 |
| American Repertory Theater | General | $1,000 |
| Arnold Arboretum | General | $1,000 |
| Beacon Academy | General | $1,000 |
| Boston Children's Hospital | General | $1,000 |
| Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program | General | $1,000 |
| Boston Building Resources (BBR) - Reuse Center | General | $1,000 |
| Emerson Health Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| Foundation of Mass Eye and Ear Inc | General | $1,000 |
| Gateway Artsvinfen | General | $1,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts | General | $1,000 |
| Jeannette Rankin Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| Lincoln Nursery School | General | $1,000 |
| Macular Degeneration Research | General | $1,000 |
| Mmahs (Minuteman Arc) | General | $1,000 |
| New England Deaconess Association | General | $1,000 |
| Pine Street Inn | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda G Hammett Ory
- Andrew D Ory
Questions people ask
Does The Linda Hammett Ory & Andrew Ory Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Linda Hammett Ory & Andrew Ory Charitable Trust give?
$3.9 million in tax year 2024, across 65 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Linda Hammett Ory & Andrew Ory Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Linda G Hammett Ory (Trustee) and Andrew D Ory (Trustee).
What does The Linda Hammett Ory & Andrew Ory Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.