The Melampy-Lawrence Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
The Melampy-Lawrence Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Dunstable, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 18 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$35.1 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
11% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 26 | $30.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 19 | $32.3 million |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 18 | $35.1 million |
How to apply
The Melampy-Lawrence 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 Melampy-Lawrence Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 11 | $1.1 million |
| New York | 4 | $130,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $30,000 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brigham and Women's | Operating support | $500,000 |
| Dana Farber | Operating support | $400,000 |
| Mt Sinai Icahn School | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Columbia University | Operating support | $40,000 |
| Dunstable Rural Land Trust | Operating support | $30,000 |
| Museum of Science | Operating support | $30,000 |
| The University of Pittsburgh | Education | $30,000 |
| Barnstable Land Trust | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts Audubon Society Inc | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Sheldrick Wildlife Trust | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Joslin Diabetes Center | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Applewild School | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Conservation Law Foundation | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Compassion Consortium | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Harvard University | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Lawrence Academy | Operating support | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Patrick Melampy
- Priscilla Lawrence
Questions people ask
Does The Melampy-Lawrence Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Melampy-Lawrence Charitable Trust give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Melampy-Lawrence Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Patrick Melampy (Trustee) and Priscilla Lawrence (Trustee).
What does The Melampy-Lawrence Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.